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Benefits Day 1! 

This job posting is for 2nd shift, initially working a schedule of Monday through Friday and some Saturdays, and then a rotational schedule of 4 days on, 3 days off one week, and 3 days on, 4 days off the following week when the plant moves to a 7-day operation.  Work hours are generally 1:40 p.m. to approximately 11:00 p.m./midnight.  The base rate of pay is $22.55/hour, plus a shift premium of $1.00/hour. Team members must be willing to work overtime and weekends, as needed.  This position is eligible for overtime pay.   

Job Responsibilities: 

• Operates PIT/forklift in a safe and efficient manner 

• Ensures the correct spices are available at the appropriate time to the Blender Control Operator 

• Ensures all loads being received are individually weighed prior to making stickers 

• Inspects for damaged bags/pallets prior to checking in each pallet to the cooler 

• Ensures the product being offloaded is received in using the correct SAP number and is entered into Safety Chain 

• Ensures all pallets issued out are done on a “first in, first out (FIFO)” basis, have a sticker, and are scanned out to the appropriate process order 

• Stays in constant communication with the Blender Control Operator to avoid any confusion with the product that is being formulated 

• All team members are responsible for safety, including but not limited to personal safety and food safety 

• Complies with all company and USDA policies/guidelines and reports known or suspected violations 

• Attends monthly and annual required training (e.g., Safety, HACCP, HR topics, LOTO, PIT) 

• Forklift/Mule/PIT experience preferred, but not required, as training and certification is provided) - required to become forklift certified within 30 days of starting position 

• Basic computer skills to navigate systems and perform data entry 

• Experience with inventory control methods preferred 

• Ability to record information using company-provided forms and procedures 

• Ability to accurately perform math functions: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division 

• Ability to report to work as scheduled and work scheduled hours to meet job expectations, have flexibility to work other jobs, as needed, and work weekends and overtime, as needed 

• Ability to work professionally and respectfully with others while demonstrating positive interpersonal skills, and communicates