Distribution Center Associate, Iowa Premium, Tama, Iowa

National Beef Packing Co. • Tama, IA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Iowa Premium, a National Beef Company in Tama, Iowa, is hiring a Distribution Center Associate for its Distribution Center Team. The role supports warehouse and distribution operations involving dry goods, perishable inventory, and trailers. Positions may include Scanners/Loaders, Stack-Off Load, Picker, or Yard Driver/Loader, and are available on various shifts. This is an on-site, safety-sensitive position. Employees must be at least 18 years old and authorized to work for any U.S. employer; visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, labels, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Some positions require forklift certification or the ability to become certified.
• Some positions require a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to perform the listed physical duties and lift up to 100 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to work in hot and cold environments, both indoors and outdoors.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with a reach stand-up lift.
• Previous experience with a rider pallet jack.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Be on time and ready to work at the start of the shift.
• Unload dry goods deliveries.
• Stock perishable goods in the warehouse.
• Load and unload storage and transfer trailers.
• Implement 5S practices focused on visual order, organization, cleanliness, and standardization.
• Count and reconcile inventory.
• Inspect inbound and outbound trailers.
• Communicate information and present it effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations with supervisors, peers, and other employees.
• Use teamwork skills and, occasionally, interpersonal and customer service skills.
• For specific positions, use a forklift when certified or become certified, and/or drive with a valid driver's license.

Benefits

• Pay starts at $22 per hour, with potential earnings up to $27.50 per hour.
• $2.50 per hour perfect attendance bonus.
• Health, vision, and dental benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid vacation after one year of service.
• Paid holidays, personal days, and a birthday day.
• Employee meat purchase sales.
• Paid life insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED