Raw Material Unloader

Shearer's Foods Inc•Brewster, OH

46d•$22

About The Position

Summary: A Potato Unloader must possess strong organizational skills, leadership skills and the ability to interact with both management and co-workers. Dedication, dependability, and willingness to learn are a must. As an Unloader, job duties include, but are not limited to, the raw grading of incoming potato loads, following precise Conditional Acceptance and Reject Criteria and work procedures, following all Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) requirements for perishable items (potatoes), monitoring and performing potato quality tests and data collection. Potato Unloader must also be able to react to direction from quality assurance and management personnel.

Requirements

Attendance - This is a skilled position that requires the team member be reliable on a constant basis. Team members will be evaluated on a case by case basis prior to selection
Safety Mindset - Create a safe and healthy workplace; make SSW a key priority
Language Skills - Must be able to read, understand and effectively communicate to team members in immediate area
Mathematical Skills - Must be able to do simple math and conversions
Leadership - Must demonstrate Shearer's Core Values of Respect, Teamwork, and Giving Back
Reasoning Ability - Ability to apply common sense understanding and carry out written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems in common unloading situations
Troubleshooting Skills - Must have ability to work through problems backwards to find root causes and address issues
Computer Skills - Must have basic computer skills. Verifications on computer will be done routinely throughout the day
Time Management - Must be able to follow standard work instructions
Flexibility - Must be available for pre-shift meetings when applicable and able to work weekends, varied schedules, overtime and holidays when needed
Physical Demands - The team member is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The team member must regularly lift and /or move up to 85+ pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 85+ pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus. Team Members must be able to be on their feet for eight (08+) hours, to keep up with a fast, repetitious pace and to do repetitious lifting.

Responsibilities

raw grading of incoming potato loads
following precise Conditional Acceptance and Reject Criteria and work procedures
following all Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) requirements for perishable items (potatoes)
monitoring and performing potato quality tests and data collection
react to direction from quality assurance and management personnel

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Flexible Spending Account
Retirement Savings Plan with Match
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Group Critical Accident Insurance
Group Critical Illness Insurance
Employee Assistance Plan and numerous opportunities to volunteer in the communities in which we operate
Paid Time Off (PTO) available after 90 days