Bulk Dock Operator - 2nd Shift
About The Position
The Bulk Dock Operator unloads incoming sugar and molasses from rail cars at the Buffalo, New York location. The role involves operating equipment, moving and cleaning rail cars, maintaining cleanliness and food safety, inspecting equipment, collecting samples, and completing department paperwork. The operator may also assist elsewhere in the plant as needed. The position requires 12-hour shifts and flexibility to work various shifts, including Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and overtime as needed. Weekend shifts may be mandated based on business needs. The role has no supervisory responsibility.
Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work 12-hour shifts.
- Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays, and overtime as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Prior packaging experience is preferred but not required.
- High school diploma or GED is preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Operate pay loaders and forklifts.
- Move rail cars into and out of the building according to established procedures and perform required checks.
- Install transition chutes and open rail cars, involving heavy lifting up to 100 pounds.
- Clean out empty rail cars using supplied tools.
- Clean up sugar spills resulting from work activities.
- Maintain cleanliness of the bulk dock and third-floor sugar processing area.
- Inspect magnets and sifters daily.
- Watch for product contamination and report contamination or other dangerous issues to the shift supervisor or management.
- Accurately complete department paperwork.
- Take railcar samples to Quality Control for color analysis.
- Follow company dress and conduct policies.
- Follow Good Manufacturing Procedures when handling products and cleaning equipment.
- Assist with plant cleaning as required.
- Check the daily non-edible tote on the second floor and change it as needed.
- Get railcar inventory from tracks 1 and 2 daily.
- Work effectively while maintaining food safety, authenticity, legality, and quality.
- Report risks or evidence of unsafe or out-of-specification products, equipment, packaging, or raw materials to a designated manager for resolution.
- Assist elsewhere in the plant as needed.
- Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Pet insurance
- Critical care insurance
- Accident insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) with match
- Quarterly bonus program
- Three weeks of vacation per calendar year, prorated based on start date
- Nine paid holidays
- Paid sick time
- Training and career growth opportunities
- Additional benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
