We are seeking an experienced Forklift Operator to join our team. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, dependable, and skilled in operating powered industrial equipment in a fast-paced environment.
Work Schedule: 6:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Monday - Friday, Saturday's required during peak season)
Summary
Operates forklift in a high-pedestrian area to safely transport items from incoming staging area to production lines.
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions
Operates forklift to safely deliver correct containers and caps to production line and return unused containers and caps to warehouse. Operates forklift always at a reasonable and prudent speed, watching closely for pedestrians or other motorized vehicles.Maintains accurate record of containers and caps moved. Supplies production with empty pallets. Returns all unused caps and containers to the storage area, seals and wraps all open cartons of caps.Helps cut plastic and straps from wrapped pallets. Completes Pre-Operational Checklist each day before operating lift. Reports all forklift damage or malfunction to supervisor.Follows safety rules and company policies.Other Duties
Keeps glass and cap storage area in warehouse in a neat and orderly fashion.Participates in training, employee meetings, committees, project teams, etc. as appropriate.Receives written and verbal instructions on the above job tasks and performs other duties as directed by Supervisor.High school graduate or equivalent preferred. A minimum of 6 months experience operating a forklift required. Ability to read and write in English needed. Basic understanding of addition, subtraction, and the multiplication table required.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Machines, Equipment, Tools Used
Forklift, Stretch Wrap Machine, Calculator, Air Hose, Knife.
Physical Demands
Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady forces in order to thrust forward, downward, or outward.
Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul, or tug objects in a sustained motion.
Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make fine discriminations in sound.
Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is related for light work.
The worker is required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles or heavy equipment
Work Environment
Works inside, subject to some seasonal temperature variations and intermittent wetting from some job tasks. Fumes from hot pepper and forklifts. Earplugs required because of irritating machinery noise. Some contact with grease. Head cover and beard cover required.
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.
We are seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Stockroom Attendant to support our fast-paced production operations. This role is essential to keeping materials organized, stocked, and delivered where they’re needed to keep production running smoothly.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 2:30pm – 11:00pm, rotating Saturday's
Summary
Receives, stores and issues repair parts and supplies.
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential functions
Receives, stores and issues repair parts and supplies.Coordinates DIN maintenance responses to calls for support from operations. Operates radio to dispatch Maintenance personnel for emergency repairs.Prepares receiving reports for incoming shipments or completes receiving reports for items initially received by Shipping and transferred to Stockroom. Resolves differences in packing slips and purchase orders.Receives and manually transports parts and supplies from delivery truck or shipping. Lifts objects up to 50 lbs. and assists in moving objects in excess of 50 lbs. Operates forklift to unload or transport parts and supplies as needed. Transports parts and supplies received by Stockroom.Delivers needed repair parts around plant. Receives written or verbal request for parts or supplies and issues items from Stockroom. Delivers items to work site as requested.Visually inspects inventory and counts from computer generated reports.Uses mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and fractions in ordering materials and in processing purchase orders, receiving reports and invoices.Maintains library of machinery manuals, drawings, parts lists, etc.Performs component level and small system rebuilds and repairs. Uses hand and power tools to repair and rebuild components, small mechanical systems, and basic electrical systems located proximate or inside the stock room. Pulls parts from inventory to effect rebuild/repair or generates stock requisition for parts that correlate to repair/rebuild work order.Other duties
Performs other tasks in support of other departments as directed by Supervisor, Director, or Plant Manager.Operates forklift in performance of some job duties.Participates in training, employee meetings, committees, project teams, etc. as appropriate.Receives written or verbal instructions on above tasks and performs other work as directed by Stock Room Supervisor.Requirements:High school graduate required, some college a plus. Knowledge of standard business computer software needed. Good written and verbal communication skills required. Math requirements include addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and fractions. Ability to read, write and speak in English required.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Machines, Equipment, Tools Used
Hand, electric and pneumatic tools, forklift, own or company vehicle, two-way radio, personal computer, standard office equipment, steel toed shoes.
Physical Demands
Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion.Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerate degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles.Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than the whole hand or arm as in handling.Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make fine discriminations in sound.Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures: transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.Work Environment
Works inside, subject to some seasonal temperature variation. Some contact with grease.
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.
Read LessWe are seeking an experienced Plant Maintenance Mechanic to support our manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate is skilled in troubleshooting, equipment repair, and preventive maintenance in an industrial environment.
Work Schedule: 2:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. (Monday - Friday, Saturday's required during the peak season)
Summary
Applies technical knowledge required to troubleshoot, repair, install, disassemble or overhaul a variety of complex equipment. The skill level for this position requires an individual to work independently and collaboratively on equipment and systems with minimal instruction and direction.
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions
Troubleshoots, repairs, installs, disassembles, overhauls and replaces machinery and equipment based on work order request or verbal instructions.Provide electrical, mechanical and technical support to ensure safe and effective production.Performs electrical and mechanical troubleshooting and root cause analysis. Diagnoses cause of equipment failure and makes repairs to all equipment plant wide. This includes, but is not limited to: blanchers; rinsers; fillers; briners; cappers; pasteurizers; labelers; tamper banders; case packers; case erectors; wrappers (shrink & stretch); palletizers; de-palletizers; vibrators; cutter/slicers; graders; conveyors; stenciling/coding equipment; flow meters; pumps; soap & oil lubricators; dock doors and levelers. Replaces bearings, chains, guards, motors, pumps, drives, instrumentation, valves, electrical switches, wiring and conduit, starter contacts (heaters), and other components.Using Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), receive work orders, identify faulty equipment, and acquire parts and equipment to complete repairs. Performs ordinary TIG and Stick welding, grinding, plasma/oxy-acetylene cutting and sheet metal operations.Uses basic plumbing skills in fitting PVC pipe, airlines, lubrication lines and other piping and tubing applications.Installs and fabricates Lexan and UHMW guarding.Installs tank fittings. Performs fiberglass and metal tank repairs. Maintains air circulation system in tanks.Develops and generates proper documentation for all facets of work duties.Assists with various engineering and maintenance projects as requested.Maintains appropriate computerized and paper files on pertinent information.Maintains communication between Engineering, Production and other departments.Maintains area of operation in a safe and sanitary manner. Determines that established safety rules, Company policy and good housekeeping are followed.Uses knowledge of equipment capability, application techniques, and design limitations in performing job tasks.Other Duties
Operates lifts, booms, tractors and own or company vehicle in performance of some job tasks.Participates in training, employee meetings, committees, project teams, etc. as neededReceives written and verbal instructions on the above job tasks and performs other duties as directed by Supervisor.Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Machines, Equipment, Tools Used
Hand tools, air and electrical tools (including grinders, drills, sanders, impact wrench, metal lathe, metal band saw, milling machine, punch and ironworker, arc welder, plasma torch, oxyacetylene torch, TIG/stick welder, plastic welder), metal bender, aerial lift, forklift, truck, square, dividers, ruler, PC, multi-meter, copier, FAX, telephone, two-way radio
Work Environment
Works inside and outside; subject to wide seasonal temperature variations and intermittent wetting from rain and some job tasks. Fumes from syrup ingredients, pickles, pepper, forklifts, industrial waste water. Contact with dust, grease, chain lube and ingredients. Distracting noise in some areas. Protective equipment such as hardhat, ear protection, safety glasses, welding helmet, safety belts and gloves required based on work site and job task. Steel toed footwear required at all times.
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.
Read LessSummary
Performs a variety of duties in the warehouse. Safely operates forklift in performance of most job duties.
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions
Completes Pre-Operational Checklist each day before operating lift. Reports all forklift damage or malfunction to supervisor.
Operates forklift always at a reasonable and prudent speed, watching closely for pedestrians or other motorized vehicles.
Operates forklift to load finished goods for transport to customers
Inspect all trailers to meet SQF requirements before shipments are loaded.
Hand stacks cases of finished goods on pallet.
Operates forklift to deliver oldest code date finished goods to order picking area.
Maintains and reports accurately data for all orders loaded during each shift.
Delivers incoming merchandise received by the warehouse to proper department.
Loading trucks is part of the learning process is to distribute the weight on outgoing shipments. All product for shipments, need to be thoroughly inspected as they are being loaded.
Cleans floor of warehouse, trailers, loading docks, and exterior areas around warehouse. Keeps warehouse in a clean and orderly fashion.
Follows safety rules and company policies.
Other Duties
Performs duties as an order puller of finished goods for shipments to the customer.
Operates forklift to unload various cargoes.
Operates forklift to rotate stock and deliver oldest code date of finished goods to order picking area.
Assists in counting finished goods for inventory and reports count to person recording inventory counts.
Stoops and bends in some job tasks.
Participates in training, employee meetings, committees, project teams, etc. as appropriate.
Receives written or verbal instructions from supervisor on above tasks and performs other work as directed by supervisor.
Requirements:Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
High school plus additional training preferred. Math skills include addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and fractions. Ability to speak, read and write in English needed for job tasks. Certified forklift operator.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Machines, Equipment, Tools Used
Forklift, Stretch Wrap Machine, Calculator, Air Hose, WMS computerized scanning equipment, Steel Toed Shoes.
Physical Demands
Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a high position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles.
Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make fine discriminations in sound.
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
The worker is required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles.
The worker is required to have eye/hand/foot coordination to operate forklift.
Work Environment
Works inside warehouse and outside warehouse facilities subject to significant seasonal temperature variations. fumes from forklifts. Some contact with dust, oil, ink, and grease.
Read LessWe are seeking a detail oriented and safety focused Pasteurizer Controller to join our Critical Control Area team. This role is essential to ensuring product safety, regulatory compliance, and consistent processing quality.
Work schedule: 5:30 p.m. - 2:30 a.m. (end time varies based on production run) Monday - Friday, Saturday's during peak season
Summary
Operates and monitors pasteurizer functions to properly pasteurize each product according to established Company Standards.
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions
Operates switch box controls to start pasteurizer. Turns on water to pasteurizer, adjusts water to troughs and operates temperature controls to set temperature according to Company specifications for size and item run.Opens valves to allow steam into pasteurizer. Adjusts pasteurizer belts according to size and item run. Verifies the belt speed with a ruler at the beginning of the shift. Must clean all screens in holding tanks through-out the shift to ensure proper water flow and damage doesn’t occur to pumps.Every 45 minutes checks the following and records -the temperature of thermometers on each section of the pasteurizer,two temperature readings (highest and lowest) of 2 sample jars from sections 4 -7 and the vacuum, pressure and volume of each jarMonitors the HACCP and Quality critical limit for time and temperature every 45 minutes throughout the shift.At the beginning of each shift obtains calibrated thermometer from QCchecks all vacuum and pressure gauges for accuracy and adjusts or replaces as needed.Clean the screens in each holding tankChecks all regulating equipment and notifies supervisor if needed.Adjusts cold water volume to get the maximum cooling with a minimum water usage for each product run. No more than 50 gpm. Checks and records every 45 minutes.Records information on broken jars and jars returned to pasteurizer or capper.May be assigned to control one or two pasteurizers, which may or may not be side by side. Another operator who is trained in monitoring HACCP and Quality critical limits must cover this job in the absence of the Pasteurizer Controller.Keeps workspace clean and tidy.Follows safety rules and company policies.Other duties
Performs duties of Unscrambler if needed.Set up and operate the blancher on L5.Participates in training, employee meetings, committees, project teams, etc. as appropriate.Receives written instructions from packing schedule or verbal instructions from supervisor on above tasks and performs other work as directed by supervisor.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesNoneMachines, Equipment, Tools UsedPasteurizer, Valves, Water pipe, Water pump, Thermometer, Pyco, Vacuum gauge, Stick for retrieving jars from pasteurizer, Yard sticks, Ruler water hose for cleaning.Physical Demands
Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul, or tug objects in a sustained motion.Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a high position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles.Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make fine discriminations in sound.Repetitive Motions: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands and/or fingers.Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform and activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures: transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices, and/or assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.Work Environment
Works inside, subject to some seasonal temperature variation with intermittent wetting from some job tasks. Some contact with grease and yellow food coloring. Fumes from hot pepper. Earplugs required because of irritating machinery noise. Head cover, beard cover and gloves required.
High school graduate or equivalent needed. Ability to read, write and speak English required for job tasks. Math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and fractions required for job tasks.
We are seeking an experienced Forklift Operator to join our team. The ideal candidate is safety-focused, dependable, and skilled in operating powered industrial trucks in a fast-paced environment.
Work Schedule: 5:00 p.m. - 3:00 a.m. (Monday - Friday, Saturday's required during peak season)
Summary
Safely operates forklift in the performance of assigned warehousing duties.
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions
Operates forklift to safely load and unload containers at the production warehouse. Must always operate forklift at a reasonable and prudent speed, watching closely for pedestrians or other motorized vehicles.Counts and reports to Supervisor the finished goods packed on the previous shifts. Receives instructions from Supervisor with regard to designated warehouse where goods should be shipped. Stages finished goods for loading. Operates forklift to load finished goods onto truck.Completes pre-operational checklist each day before operating lift. Reports all forklift damage or malfunctions to supervisor.Maintains and reports accurately data for all merchandise movement.Restack damaged pallets of finish goods.Responsible for warehouse sanitation which includes but is not limited to cleaning floors, trailers, debris around loading docks and the exterior areas of the warehouse. Follows safety rules and company policies.Must have a valid NC driver’s license and good driving record.Other Duties
Participates in training, employee meetings, committees, project teams, and must attend weekly safety meetings.
Receives written or verbal instructions from supervisor on above tasks and performs other work as directed by supervisor.
Requirements:Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
High school plus additional training preferred. Math skills include addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and fractions. Ability to speak, read and write in English needed for job tasks. Certified forklift operator.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Machines, Equipment, Tools Used
Forklift, Stretch Wrap Machine, Calculator, and air hose.
Physical Demands
Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary motion.
Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a high position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles.
Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make fine discriminations in sound.
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
The worker is required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles.
The worker is required to have eye/hand/foot coordination to operate forklift.
Mental Effort
Above average concentration/intensity. Above average memory. Above average physical and mental reaction time for safety considerations and reaction time.
Work Environment
Works inside warehouse, subject to significant seasonal temperature variations and forklift fumes. Some contact with dust, oil, ink, and grease. Steel-toed shoes required.
Read LessWe have TWO openings
Summary
Performs a variety of duties in the warehouse. Safely operates forklift in performance of most job duties.
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions
Completes Pre-Operational Checklist each day before operating lift. Reports all forklift damage or malfunction to supervisor.
Operates forklift always at a reasonable and prudent speed, watching closely for pedestrians or other motorized vehicles.
Operates forklift to load and unload trucks with finished goods moving between warehouses, to load finished goods for transport to customers, and to unload trucks with various cargoes.
Operates forklift to deliver oldest code date finished goods to order picking area.
Hand stacks cases of finished goods on pallet.
Maintains and reports accurately data for all merchandise movement.
Delivers incoming merchandise received by the warehouse to proper department.
Cleans floor of warehouse, trailers, loading docks, and exterior areas around warehouse. Keeps warehouse in a clean and orderly fashion.
Follows safety rules and company policies.
Other Duties
Assists in counting finished goods for inventory and reports count to person recording inventory counts.
Performs duties of Order Puller and Warehouse Rework Laborer as needed.
Stoops and bends in some job tasks.
Participates in training, employee meetings, committees, project teams, etc. as appropriate.
Receives written or verbal instructions from supervisor on above tasks and performs other work as directed by supervisor.
Requirements:Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
High school plus additional training preferred. Math skills include addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and fractions. Ability to speak, read and write in English needed for job tasks. Certified forklift operator.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Machines, Equipment, Tools Used
Forklift, Stretch Wrap Machine, Calculator, Air Hose, WMS computerized scanning equipment, Steel Toed Shoes.
Physical Demands
Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a high position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles.
Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make fine discriminations in sound.
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
The worker is required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles.
The worker is required to have eye/hand/foot coordination to operate forklift.
Work Environment
Works inside warehouse and outside warehouse facilities subject to significant seasonal temperature variations. fumes from forklifts. Some contact with dust, oil, ink, and grease.
Read LessWe have TWO openings
Summary
Performs a variety of duties in the warehouse. Safely operates forklift in performance of most job duties.
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions
Completes Pre-Operational Checklist each day before operating lift. Reports all forklift damage or malfunction to supervisor.
Operates forklift always at a reasonable and prudent speed, watching closely for pedestrians or other motorized vehicles.
Operates forklift to load and unload trucks with finished goods moving between warehouses, to load finished goods for transport to customers, and to unload trucks with various cargoes.
Operates forklift to deliver oldest code date finished goods to order picking area.
Hand stacks cases of finished goods on pallet.
Maintains and reports accurately data for all merchandise movement.
Delivers incoming merchandise received by the warehouse to proper department.
Cleans floor of warehouse, trailers, loading docks, and exterior areas around warehouse. Keeps warehouse in a clean and orderly fashion.
Follows safety rules and company policies.
Other Duties
Assists in counting finished goods for inventory and reports count to person recording inventory counts.
Performs duties of Order Puller and Warehouse Rework Laborer as needed.
Stoops and bends in some job tasks.
Participates in training, employee meetings, committees, project teams, etc. as appropriate.
Receives written or verbal instructions from supervisor on above tasks and performs other work as directed by supervisor.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
High school plus additional training preferred. Math skills include addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and fractions. Ability to speak, read and write in English needed for job tasks. Certified forklift operator.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Machines, Equipment, Tools Used
Forklift, Stretch Wrap Machine, Calculator, Air Hose, WMS computerized scanning equipment, Steel Toed Shoes.
Physical Demands
Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a high position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles.
Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make fine discriminations in sound.
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
The worker is required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles.
The worker is required to have eye/hand/foot coordination to operate forklift.
Work Environment
Works inside warehouse and outside warehouse facilities subject to significant seasonal temperature variations. fumes from forklifts. Some contact with dust, oil, ink, and grease.
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the position. All employees may have other duties assigned at any time.
Summary
Safely operates forklift to transport raw materials, product and supplies in the cutting department.
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential Functions
Completes Pre-Operational Checklist each day before operating lift. Reports all forklift damage or malfunction to supervisor.
Operates forklift always at a reasonable and prudent speed, watching closely for pedestrians or other motorized vehicles.
Safely operates forklift to transport raw materials or supplies. Maintains proper volume of product in wet hopper at all times.
Dumps product in wet hopper. Checks wet hopper for foreign objects after each box of product is dumped. Removes foreign objects from the wet hopper.
When moving cardboard boxes of product, must hook safety chain on cardboard dumper to bolt on forklift. After dumping product, must remove safety chain from forklift.
Documents supplier of product for traceability.
Sets up washer, vibrator and hopper.
Makes sure all machinery in work area is running properly (incoming conveyor to hopper). Reports problems to Supervisor.
Fills wet hoppers with water or brine at the beginning of the work shift and regulates the flow of product going into the plant.
Verifies that quality of product is acceptable; notifies supervisor of questionable product.
Follows safety rules and company policies.
Other duties
Unstops pumps at wet hopper.
Operates small weigh scales to weigh all product that is used in production. Record weights on tally sheet.
Safely operates motorized pallet jack as needed.
Inspects and cleans brush washer.
Keeps work area clean and tidy.
Participates in training, employee meetings, committees, project teams, etc. as appropriate.
Receives written instructions from packing schedule or verbal instructions from supervisor on above tasks and performs other work as directed by supervisor.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Requires forklift operation. Ability to read and write in English needed. Basic understanding of addition, subtraction, and the multiplication table required.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Machines, Equipment, Tools Used
Forklift, Water Hose, Pliers, Pans, Brooms, Shovel.
Physical Demands
Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady forces in order to thrust forward, downward, or outward.
Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul, or tug objects in a sustained motion.
Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make fine discriminations in sound.
Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
The worker is required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles or heavy equipment
The worker is required to have eye/hand/foot coordinator to operate forklift.
Work Environment
Outside most all of the time, subject to wide temperature variations and intermittent wetting. Some contact with grease. Head cover required and beard cover required. Gloves required at times.
Read LessWe have an opening for a Day Shift Outside Production Local Truck Driver for the Goldsboro Location.
Summary
Safely operates tractor and trailer on Company grounds and in the local area. Safely operates forklift on the yard to unload and transport raw materials.
Duties and Responsibilities
Essential functions Outside Production Local Truck Driver
Before operating, checks to assure tractor and trailer are in safe operating condition. Informs supervisor of problems and/or maintenance needed.Safely operates tractor and trailer units to transport cucumbers and other raw materials between the Company production facilities and outside warehouses.Occasionally may assist local warehouse drivers with transport of finished goods, packaging materials and pallets. Spots delivery trailers at Company warehouse and on unloading areasProperly connects and disconnects yard dog to trailers.Ensures proper trailer is being hauled by verifying numbers as directed by Outside Production Supervisor or Outside Production Superintendent.Assists with fueling yard dog, tractors and refrigerated unitsCompletes required paperwork.Keeps tractor and trailer in neat and clean condition. Follows safety rules and company policies.Essential Functions Outside Production Forklift Operator
Operates forklift to unload incoming trucks (enclosed trailers and flatbeds) of plastic boxes, cardboard, or other containers of raw materials including cucumbers, peppers, brine stock, etc. Manually pushes, lifts, or unloads some incoming raw materials packed in baskets or barrels and dumps into bins. Operates forklift to load outgoing trucks with brine stock, pallets, bins, etc.Operates forklift to transport raw materials in plastic boxes, bins, or barrels to and from the graders, washers, hydrocooler, the bulk unloader, the tanks and to grading and process as required. Operates forklift to dump raw materials into hoppers.Operates graders, washers, bulk uploaders, hydrocooler, or other equipment. Determines this equipment is operating properly, raw materials are graded or washed properly and raw materials are not lost on ground.Operates forklift to transport and stack empty plastic boxes and grade out bad plastic boxes.Weighs raw materials at forklift scales as required.Stoops, bends and lifts or pushes heavy objects in many job duties. Works from ladders in some job tasks.Follows safety rules and company policies.Other Duties
Assists with other production duties as needed. Cleans assigned work area including unloading and yard areas, graders, hydrocoolers, and washer.Occasionally washes hydrocoolers, graders, etc.Participates in training, employee meetings, committees, project teams, etc. as appropriate.Receives written and verbal instructions on the above job tasks and performs other duties as directed by Supervisor.Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Machines, Equipment, Tools Used
Tractor, Trailer, Trailer Jack, Air Hose. Forklift, Ramps, Washer, Yard Dog, Bulk Unloader, Hand tools, Pumps, Hoses, Ladder, Broom, Brush, Shovel, Skimmer, Tractor, Bin, Scales, and other tools and equipment in the Outside Production Area.
Physical Demands
Climbing: Ascending or descending truck ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Body agility is emphasized. This factor is important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion.
Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerate degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.
Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Standing: Particularly for sustained periods of time.
Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady forces in order to thrust forward, downward, or outward.
Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul, or tug objects in a sustained motion.
Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a high position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles.
Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make fine discriminations in sound.
Heavy Work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/ or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and\or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
The worker is required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles or heavy equipment.
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Profit Sharing
Dental Insurance
Employee Discount
Flexible spending account
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Time-Off
Referral Program
Vision Insurance
Mt. Olive Pickle Co., Inc. is an Affirmative Action / Equal Employment Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Disabilities.
Work Environment
Works outside, subject to wide seasonal temperature variations and intermittent wetness from rain or some job tasks. Fumes from diesel and propane forklifts as well as trucks and yard dog, brine, pepper, and stagnant water. Some contact with oil, grease, rust, brine and dust. Irritating machinery noise. Gloves, goggles, aprons, ear protection and steel inserts for shoes available as needed. May be required to handle alum, chlorine, anti-foam, vegi-kleen and gasoline required for forklifts. . Operates Company vehicles on public highways, on a regular basis.
High school plus additional training preferred. Math skills include addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and fractions. Ability to speak, read and write in English needed for job tasks. Must have current Commercial Driver's License and be DOT approved. Forklift experience preferred.
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