Shipping Operator

TreeHouse Foods • Cedar Rapids, IA

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About The Position

The Shipping Operator supports the Production team at TreeHouse Foods’ Cedar Rapids location and helps improve plant performance. The position includes moving trailers in and out of loading docks and scales, loading products into rail cars and truck trailers, checking shipment accuracy, and entering completed bill of lading information into order management systems. The operator also oversees specified material-handling equipment, operates forklifts and pallet jacks safely, and performs related safety and equipment checks. A valid Class A CDL must be obtained and maintained; the company provides training to obtain the license.

This is a full-time, permanent role on the afternoon shift, 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Pay starts at $30.00 per hour, plus a shift differential. The role is based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and may require overtime and weekend work.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience following instructions and process documents.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid Class A CDL; company training is provided.

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.
• Obtain and maintain a valid Class A CDL; the company provides training to obtain the license.
• Conduct a daily yard check.
• Load products into rail cars and truck trailers, ensuring the cars and trailers are sanitary.
• Verify shipment accuracy by comparing loaded items against the Shipping Order.
• Direct merchandise placement to balance loads and minimize shifting during transportation.
• Oversee operation of palletizers, stretch wrappers, conveyor systems, and scrap balers.
• Enter information for completed bills of lading into Order Management Systems and print bills of lading.
• Operate forklifts and pallet jacks safely.
• Maintain forklift batteries, including charging or changing them as needed.
• Complete a safety checklist each shift.
• Access computer information and perform computer data entry.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits program.
• Wellness and employee assistance programs.
• Paid holidays, vacation, and other paid time off opportunities.
• Inclusive working environment.
• Leaders invested in supporting career growth.
• Employee recognition programs.

What This Job Offers

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