Seasonal Material Handler - Plymouth 2nd Shift

Responsibilities

• Find and use programs on RF equipment to perform warehouse management job duties.
• Pick orders in a timely manner and prevent product damage.
• Stage made‑up orders and locate product to be picked for orders, including finished product from other plants.
• Read a trip manifest and determine the number of pallet positions for each order.
• Operate stretch wrappers properly.
• Load trailers correctly—proper weight distribution, prevent product damage, place load locks, and use required equipment in a timely manner.
• Follow company‑related SOPs.
• Operate forklifts safely (forklift certification required).
• Receive finished product into the warehouse management system.
• Demonstrate good communication skills.
• Respect others.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and all safety rules.
• Operate pallet inverter.
• Perform yard spotter duties as assigned.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Support continuous improvement efforts.
• Perform duties assigned by the team leader, supervisor, and/or manager.
• Operate dock plates and dock locks correctly.
• Use compressed air lines and air guns properly for air‑bag usage.
• Operate order label printers.
• Maintain supply of empty Sargento and PECO wood pallets in the distribution center.
• Empty bays for storage.
• Follow the Sargento Code of Business and Personal Ethics.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Perform essential job functions as determined by Human Resources.
• All other duties assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED/HSED) required, or minimally enrolled with anticipated completion within 12 months.
• Prior manufacturing experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Willingness to complete forklift certification upon hire.
• Occasionally lift and/or move more than 75 pounds.

Schedule

Second shift: Monday – Friday, 3 pm – 11 pm. 6‑month seasonal position.

Work Environment

• Refrigerated food production facility; ability to work in a cold environment is required.
• Machinery, moving mechanical parts, and robotics are used during production; the environment is usually loud.
• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts and high, precarious places.
• During sanitation work, exposure to wet, humid, and damp conditions.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Company Overview

Sargento is a family‑owned company with over 2,400 employees and net sales of nearly $1.8 billion. For more than 70 years it has been a leader in cheese, creating the world’s first successful pre‑packaged sliced and shredded natural cheeses. Based in Plymouth, Wisconsin, Sargento manufactures and markets shredded, sliced, and snack natural cheese products, as well as ingredients and sauces. The company is known for exceptional product quality and innovative design, packaging, and merchandising.

Culture

• Hire good people and treat them like family.
• Decisions are made based on their impact on people and the long‑term health of the company.
• Employees are encouraged to make a meaningful difference in the community, the company, and their own careers.
• Diverse experiences and tools are provided to learn, develop, and transform aspirations into reality.
• The workplace aims to be a place where individuals belong and can grow their careers.