Bulk Unloader

Safety and Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operate a forklift (sit down and stand up)
• Perform required daily inspections
• Obtain samples from railcars and trucks, efficiently unload product, keeping waste to a minimum
• Fill in as a bulk machine operator/sewing 50lb bags of product
• Properly weigh, tag, and store product bins and totes
• When necessary, follow proper confined space procedures when obtaining railcar samples and cleaning
• Clean pits and all other unloading areas according to SQF guidelines
• Read and understand Bills of Lading and Pick Sheets
• Unload railcars and semi-trucks
• Pick full and partial pallets, wrap pallets when necessary, stage product for loading, check pallets for accuracy to order
• Maintain clean and organized aisles and rack storage, and consolidate partial pallets when needed
• Inventory product as needed; label, sort, wrap, and tie product
• Communicate with management and maintenance personnel on a timely basis to facilitate maintenance and repairs
• Comply with company safety policies and maintain a clean and orderly work area
• Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) procedures, including timely and accurate documentation of required SQF forms
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic computer skills, including touchscreen
• Recent forklift experience
• Driver License in good standing

Skills

• Forklift Certification
• Experience and ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Ability to work well with all levels of employees, whether individually or in a team environment
• Ability to perform basic math skills
• Effectively communicate questions, problems, and reports to co-workers, supervisory, and management personnel
• Flexibility to accommodate unscheduled changes in duties and work overtime as needed

Benefits

• Employee-owned
• Advancement Opportunities
• Weekly pay
• Insurance coverage that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance and flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid holidays and competitive vacation/sick pay plans
• Tuition assistance program
• Employee stock ownership program (ESOP)