General Heavy Laborer - A Shift
About The Position
The General Heavy Laborer breaks down empty totes, separates good and bad totes, hand-stacks cases on pallets according to customer specifications, and assists cold room personnel during breaks and lunches. The position works days on A Shift. Responsibilities also include building, filling, staging, and capping totes in the cold room; operating controls to dump totes of product into hoppers; maintaining a full Case Erector staging area; and keeping the work area clean. The employee reports safety, quality, or sanitation issues, inspects materials, products, and equipment for defects or malfunctions, participates in safety huddles, and performs other assigned duties.
Requirements
- Lock-out/Tag-out, Forklift, and Sanitation certifications are required; candidates who are not qualified will be trained and must meet certification requirements.
- Effectively communicate in English verbally and in writing and understand and follow written and oral instructions in English; requirements may vary by location.
- Must be able to become qualified within time frames established by the facility.
- Ability to perform basic math functions.
- Basic computer operation and data-entry skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and frequently stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist, and turn.
- Ability to perform repetitive arm, wrist, and hand movements and work with hands and arms overhead or in or under equipment.
- Manual dexterity, overall coordination, and good balance to work at ground level and at heights.
- Ability to operate work-related equipment.
- Specific vision abilities including close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to climb stairs or ladders regularly.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Experience driving a forklift in a warehouse or manufacturing establishment preferred.
Responsibilities
- Break down empty totes and separate good totes from bad totes.
- Hand-stack cases on pallets according to customer specifications.
- Assist cold room personnel with breaks and lunches.
- Build, fill, stage, and cap totes in the cold room.
- Report safety, quality, and sanitation regulation issues.
- Inspect materials, products, and equipment to detect defects and malfunctions.
- Maintain good housekeeping and cleanliness in the work area.
- Ensure the Case Erector staging area is full at all times.
- Operate controls to dump totes of product into hoppers.
- Participate in safety huddles.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care, Health Reimbursement Accounts, and Health Savings Accounts
- Well-being programs, including companywide events and a wellness incentive program
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) plan with company contributions
- Financial planning services
- Employee stock purchase program
- Life and accident insurance
- Family-friendly employee events
- Employee Assistance Program services, including mental health and other concierge-type services
- Compensation and bonus incentive programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
