WHAT WE WANT TO GIVE TO YOU:

We offer a competitive wage and wide array of benefits including: • health/dental/vision insurance • flex spending accounts • short & long-term disability • paid holidays and vacation • bonuses opportunities (referral, production, etc.).

SUMMARY:

The Finished Goods Loader is responsible for placing finished cases, bags, or totes of product onto pallets in the arrangement approved by the customer. The FG Loader verifies that the proper labeling and code dating has been applied to all product packaging, as specified by the customer. This position is fast paced and requires basic math and reasoning skills.

JOB DUTIES:

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Place finished cases, bags or totes onto pallets for shipment.
• Perform assignments on all lines.
• Count and stack cases according to pallet configurations.
• Visually identify good or bad cases, bags or totes.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (G.M.P.'s) at all times.
• Verbally communicate instructions, problems, etc. to co-workers, supervisors and employees from all departments.
• Work with minimal supervision and at times independently.
• Meet Company attendance standards of start and end time for work as scheduled.
• Comply with all safety, health and environmental regulations as prescribed by law.
• Comply with Company rules, regulations and policies.
• Any foreign materials found in product or ingredient needs to be reported to a supervisor immediately.
• Perform general housekeeping, including sweeping, mopping, etc.
• May perform other functions as assigned.
• Must be on floor 100%.
• Must follow all GMP'S (Good Manufacturing Practices), OSHA, HACCP, and Company procedures and safety rules.
• Quickly identifies any possible hazards to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Receives and checks case labels.
• Sets up and operates case printer.
• Sets up case sealer.
• Verifies pallet type and pallet pattern.
• Verifies if sheet instructions, case labels and product are correct.
• Applies pallet tags.
• Responsible for ensuring that "hold" tags are correct and in place.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma/GED; or three months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and write English.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.

Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Downers Grove, IL we are a world-class contract manufacturer producing wholesome baked goods, snacks and packaged foods for many of the world's leading food companies. As one of the largest and fastest growing food co-manufacturing companies in the US, we are the proud owner and operator of over 25 facilities globally. Our nearly 10,000 employee-strong organization is leading the way and setting new standards for quality, safety, flexibility and efficiency while feeding families around the globe.

Hearthside's exceptional growth stems from its ability to address real-world problems for customers of all shapes and sizes, and by our resolute commitment to our belief that there are no great companies without great culture. Our culture of personal empowerment enables growth, learning, and continuous improvement every day!
We are steadfast in our ambition to be the indispensable and most trusted partner to our customers and need your help to do it! Join Hearthside and enjoy a competitive package, outstanding benefits and a diverse work environment.
Hearthside is an Equal Opportunity Employer.