Shipping Operator

TreeHouse Foods • Cedar Rapids, IA

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About The Position

The Shipping Operator at TreeHouse Foods’ Cedar Rapids, Iowa location supports the Production team and plant performance initiatives. This full-time, permanent position is on the night shift, from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., and includes a shift differential. Pay starts at $30.00 per hour plus shift differential. The company will provide training to obtain a valid Class A CDL, which the operator must obtain and maintain.

Requirements

• Obtain and maintain a valid Class A CDL; the company provides training to obtain the license.
• Demonstrated experience following instructions and process documents.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends.
• Ability to access information from computers and perform data entry.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a manufacturing environment; food manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Forklift experience.

Responsibilities

• Move trailers in and out of loading docks and scales.
• Conduct a daily yard check.
• Load products into rail cars and truck trailers, ensuring that they are sanitary.
• Verify shipment accuracy by comparing loaded items with the Shipping Order.
• Direct merchandise placement to balance loads and minimize shifting during transportation.
• Oversee palletizers, stretch wrappers, conveyor systems, and scrap balers.
• Enter completed bills of lading (BOLs) into Order Management Systems and print BOLs.
• Operate forklifts and pallet jacks safely.
• Maintain forklift batteries, including charging or changing them as needed.
• Complete a safety checklist each shift.
• Access information on computers and enter data.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits program.
• Wellness and employee assistance programs.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and other paid time off opportunities.
• Inclusive working environment with opportunities to build relationships with a diverse group of people.
• Leaders invested in supporting career growth.
• Employee recognition programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed