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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 $19.25/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.
To be considered for employment, you must provide your social security number at the end of the application under National ID# (after seeing "Congratulations").
Job Responsibilities:
Inspects, washes, and sanitizes vats
Inspects vats prior to exiting the vat wash area for required cleanliness
Ensures the foamer is properly working and charged with selected chemical
Inspects vats prior to exiting the vat wash area for cracks and flaws
Trains for and performs other jobs, as needed
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)
Performs other duties as assigned
Job Requirements:
Experience in food manufacturing preferred, but not required
Basic computer skills to navigate systems and perform data entry
Ability to record information using company-provided forms and procedures
Experience with inventory control methods preferred
Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and thoroughness
Ability to work professionally and respectfully with others while demonstrating positive interpersonal skills, and communicates effectively with all team members and management
Ability to accurately perform math functions: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division
Must be willing to work other jobs to meet staffing needs, as needed
Ability to identify, act with a sense of urgency, and resolve problems/inconsistencies, getting help from management or others, as needed
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
Requires standing (8-10 hours/day), walking, bending, stooping, twisting, stretching, climbing, pushing, pulling, and reaching above, across, and below, and at shoulder level
Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 40 lbs. below waist, at waist level, and above shoulder level
Ability to climb up and down stairs/ladders to get to/from work areas and to work at elevated levels and various heights and in confined spaces, as needed
Ability to work in an environment where extreme temperatures range seasonally from hot/warm to cold/freezing, where conditions may be damp and/or wet, and concrete floors may be slippery in some areas
Ability to perform repetitive motions, flex/grip with wrists/hands, and use tools (e.g., box knife, metal scraper)
Ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), including hard hat, safety glasses, ear protection (plugs or muffs), hair net / beard guard, steel-toed boots, and gloves
Relocation Assistance Eligible:
No
Work Shift:
B Shift (United States of America)
Hourly Applicants ONLY -You must complete the task after submitting your application to provide additional information to be considered for employment.
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