Material Handler (Hourly, Atchison KS)

What You Will Be Doing

• Must have the ability to learn to operate packaging equipment, such as a bag/box filler, bag sealer, box taper, check weigher, pallet stretch wrapper and, all other equipment post-dryer.
• Must have the ability to operate forklifts and pallet jacks to load and unload trucks and learn the processes for documenting incoming and outgoing materials.
• Must be able to perform changeovers from different products and different packaging efficiently.
• Ability to perform Sanitation during changeovers which will include both wet and dry cleaning.
• Ability to work safely with sanitation chemicals.
• Must be able to efficiently perform allergen cleaning when needed of all plant equipment.
• Maintain sanitation level to meet BRC requirements.
• Knowledge of computers and the ability to enter required data on computers.
• Able to interpret and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Able to operate in a team environment.
• Able to operate with minimal supervision.
• Able to work under pressure of deadlines.
• Able to operate multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Operator must operate in a safe, efficient and productive manner.
• Wear personal protective equipment and other safety equipment as needed.

Who We Are Looking For

• Ability to operate multiple tasks simultaneously and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Required to maintain manual and automated records and must be able to communicate over a radio.
• Maintain mathematical skills required.
• Monitor and maintain equipment.
• Able to handle hazardous chemicals such as but not limited to alcohol, caustic, acids, etc.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation is competitive and is commensurate with experience. MGP offers exceptional medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) Match and PTO.