Bulk Unloader

About the role

Trinidad Benham Corp is seeking a Production (Non-Exempt) employee to join our team in Sterling, CO.

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.
• Using daily pick sheet, 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.

Requirements

• MUST-HAVES:
• A High School Diploma or GED.
• Basic computer skills, including touchscreen.
• Recent forklift experience.
• Driver License in good standing.

Qualifications

• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
• 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.
• Must display a positive attitude and work well with all levels of personnel.

Skills

• Positive attitude.
• 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).