The Krusteaz Company is looking for a Third Shift Warehouse Operator to join our Effingham team! The Warehouse Operator position is responsible for supporting all areas of the warehouse involved with handling dry food products according to customer and company specifications, including packing, trucking, stacking, counting, wrapping, weighing, cleaning, and operating machinery on a rotating basis.
Essential Functions: Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.
- Wear all required PPE (Steel or composite-toed shoes, uniforms, safety glasses, bump cap, hair nets, and fall protection if necessary).
- Tasks require short periods of working at heights, so must be able to work comfortably and safely in such conditions.
- Perform daily visual inspection of forklift trucks and document results.
- Work in a Bar Code environment using Laser Scanners, Tracking Devices, and Label Printers.
- Perform daily visual inspections of incoming trucks, materials, and equipment.
- Transport raw materials, finished goods, and machinery in the most safe and efficient manner through the use of a forklift.
- Previous experience with receiving/unloading in supply chain manufacturing.
- Pick, stage, load and put away all warehouse materials.
- Track materials to efficiently supply our internal and external customers using Eagle software.
- Rotate stock on a FIFO basis through the use of Eagle Inventory System.
- Print PO receipts, picklists, bills of lading, verify accuracy of documents concerning material movement.
- Program, supply, load, and unload and trouble shoot automatic palletizer equipment according to production schedule.
- Follows GMP’s and responsible for reporting any food safety concerns to management.
Position Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must be able to communicate in English with team members and supervisors through various channels, including radio, email and in-person interactions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Technical and Physical
- Work in a safe manner following plant safety requirements.
- Safeguard product quality and follows GMP, housekeeping, and food safety guidelines.
- You may be exposed to a variety of physical demands that require you to lift heavy objects (up to 50 pounds)
- One (1) or more years of experience operating a stand-up forklift.
- Must be able to complete the Krusteaz forklift training and obtain certification.
- Use your entire body to bend, twist, push, pull, reach, squat, climb, maneuver, stand walk, sit, and lean in awkward positions to perform the variety of tasks at each level.
Communication
- Communicate clearly and politely using a variety of media such as a radio.
- Must have proven experience in oral and written communication.
- Develop good working relationships with fellow team members.
Characteristics & Attributes
- Manage time efficiently and effectively, self-motivated.
- Manage multiple tasks and priorities.
- Develop good working relationships with fellow team members.
- Ability to work independently and to ensure specific assignments are completed within established time frames.
Education and/or Experience:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Previous food processing experience is preferred.
- Two (2) or more years of experience operating a stand-up forklift.
The policy of The Krusteaz Company is to hire, train, and promote all persons in all job groups in accordance with law, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital or military status, national origin, gender identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any other status or characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law.
Get to know us:
- A people-focused company that cares: We’re a 90-year-old company with the entrepreneurial spirit of a startup and a focused eye on the future. As a midsized, privately held company with a portfolio of beloved food and beverage brands, our people are the most important ingredient in our success.
- A valued and supported workforce: We place tremendous value in our employees and provide competitive pay and comprehensive benefits to ensure our employees can create the best life for themselves. Benefits include a top tier health insurance plan with lower-than-average employee cost share, generous PTO, 401(k) match, and more.
- An engaged and energized culture: At The Krusteaz Company, collaboration and ingenuity drive our fierce commitment to creating extraordinary product experiences that people love.
- A place to grow and make a difference: An entrepreneurial spirit has been at the core of our company since the beginning, attracting self-starters who are curious and love to learn and to share ideas.
Benefits: We are proud to offer generous benefits including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance (starting at $60-$95/month for employee-only coverage on the PPO Plan or starting at $30-$45/month for employee-only coverage on the HDHP), 401(K) matching, 3 weeks of paid time off, 10 paid holidays, 1 paid personal holiday, company provided life insurance and disability insurance, flexible spending account, healthcare saving account, voluntary accident insurance, voluntary critical illness insurance, and tuition reimbursement.
Wage and Hours Information:
Compensation for this role has been determined based on required experience, education, certification, and training. All positions are eligible for additional incentives based on business performance.
- $21.70 an hour + $1.75 shift differential
- Sunday-Thursday, 10:00PM-6:30AM, with possible overtime
- Up to a 7% quarterly bonus incentive pay
Compensation: The pay for this position is pre-determined at $21.70 per hour. Compensation for this role has been determined based on required experience, education, certification, and training. All positions are eligible for additional incentives based on business performance.
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