Kettle Room Associate - Unloader 1st shift
IPM Foods•Janesville, WI
About The Position
The Unloader receives, moves, and stages raw materials and ingredients to support kettle deck operations at the NaturPak Innovation Facility. This physically demanding role requires attention to safety and accuracy, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. The position works 1st shift hours.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Previous warehouse, receiving, or food manufacturing experience is a plus.
- Ability to operate pallet jacks and basic material handling equipment.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to accurately verify shipments.
- Reliable attendance and ability to work 1st shift hours.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions in a fast-paced environment.
- Basic math and reading skills required.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs regularly, with occasional lifts up to 75 lbs.
- Ability to stand, walk, and remain on feet for the duration of an 8–10 hour shift.
- Frequent bending, stooping, reaching, and climbing as needed in a warehouse/production setting.
- Comfort working in varying temperature environments, including cold storage and warm production areas.
Nice To Haves
- Forklift certification.
- Bilingual English/Spanish skills.
Responsibilities
- Unload incoming raw materials, ingredients, and supplies from trailers and delivery vehicles.
- Verify incoming shipments against purchase orders and delivery documentation.
- Stage and transport materials to the kettle deck and designated production areas in a timely manner.
- Safely operate pallet jacks, hand trucks, and other material handling equipment.
- Keep receiving, staging, and storage areas organized and clean.
- Immediately communicate shortages, discrepancies, or damaged goods to the supervisor.
- Assist with ingredient transfers, including lifting bags, totes, and bulk containers as required.
- Support production changeovers by staging the correct materials ahead of schedule.
- Follow GMP, food safety, and OSHA requirements throughout all tasks.
- Accurately complete required receiving logs, documentation, and inventory tracking.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
