Bulk Dock Operator - 3rd Shift
About The Position
The Bulk Dock Operator is responsible for unloading incoming sugar and molasses from rail cars. The role is located in Buffalo, New York, and requires the ability to work 12-hour shifts. Work schedules may include various shifts, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and overtime as needed; weekend shifts may be mandated based on business needs. The operator uses pay loaders and forklifts, moves rail cars, installs transition chutes, opens and cleans rail cars, and maintains cleanliness in the bulk dock and sugar processing areas. The position also involves inspecting magnets and sifters, collecting samples for quality control, completing department paperwork, and following food-safety, product-handling, and company conduct procedures. The operator reports contamination, safety concerns, and out-of-specification product or equipment, and assists elsewhere in the plant as needed. The hourly rate is $21.
Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work 12-hour shifts.
- Ability to work various shifts, including Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and overtime as needed; weekend shifts may be mandated based on business needs.
- Demonstrated analytical thinking and decision-making.
- Business and financial acumen.
- Effective communication.
- Customer orientation.
- Ability to establish trust.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Results orientation and accountability.
- Teamwork and collaboration.
- Adaptability and flexibility.
- Continuous improvement orientation.
- Commitment to self-development.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED preferred, but not required.
- Prior packaging experience preferred, but not required.
Responsibilities
- Operate pay loaders and forklifts.
- Move rail cars into and out of the building, following established procedures and completing required checks.
- Install transition chutes and open rail cars, including heavy lifting of up to 100 pounds.
- Clean empty rail cars using supplied tools.
- Clean up sugar spills that occur while performing the job.
- 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 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 product and cleaning equipment.
- Assist with plant cleaning as required.
- Check the daily non-edible tote on the second floor and change it as needed.
- Obtain 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 product, equipment, packaging, or raw materials to a designated manager so issues requiring immediate action can be resolved.
- Assist elsewhere in the plant as needed.
- Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
