Utility - 3rd Shift

Overview

This position is responsible for packing and hand palletizing brown, powdered, and private label sugar (1, 2, 7, 50 Ibs. bags). This position requires the flexibility to work various shifts, including Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and overtime, as needed. Weekend shifts may be mandated based on business needs.

• Starting rate at $19.00/hour
• 2nd shift differential: $1.00/hour
• 3rd shift differential: $1.50/hour

• Up to 3 weeks of vacation in your first year
• Paid sick time
• Quarterly bonus program of up to 7% of quarterly gross pay
• Annual merit increases
• 24/5 operation with multiple shift options
• Training and career growth opportunities
• Overtime availability
  
  Competitive benefits (Health, Dental, Vision, Pet Insurance, and more)

• Pack finished goods into cases, place finished case onto pallet (must be able to lift 50 lbs.)
• Check individual packages for quality issues:
  • Back seal
  • End seals
  • Production date code on both bags and boxes
  • Bags and boxes must be the same item
• Maintain cleanliness of production area around assigned production line
• Open re‑work, both daily and returned product when necessary
• Assist machine operator as needed (changing poly, learning basic operations to stop/start machine in event of problems)
• Label boxes as necessary
• Must know the difference between edible and non‑edible product
• Assist in the cleaning of the plant as required
• Must understand basics of the Metal Detectors in terms of rejected bag handling and the basics of the HACCP program
• Be vigilant for any product contamination and report any contamination or otherwise dangerous issues to line operator or shift supervisor
• Work effectively and ensure that food safety, authenticity, legality, and quality are maintained
• Report any risks or any evidence of unsafe or out‑of‑specification product, equipment, packaging or raw materials, to a designated manager to enable resolution of issues requiring immediate action
• Assist in the plant when needed
• Other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred but not required
• Equivalent experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

• HS diploma or GED preferred but not required

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to work 12‑hour shifts as scheduled
• Must possess great attention to detail and the ability to multitask in a fast‑paced industrial environment
• Must be able to understand verbal and written English
• Results focused and detailed oriented
• Must possess mandatory vision abilities, including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and must be able to adjust focus
• Must be able to stand; walk; sit; use hands; reach with arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear
• Must work well with others
• Must be flexible to perform other duties when necessary

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.