Warehouse Operator

Puris•Dawson, MN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

PURIS is hiring a Warehouse Operator at its Dawson, Minnesota facility, the largest pea protein plant in North America. The role supports warehouse operations for a food ingredient manufacturing facility, helping manage inventory and ship products to customers. The operator loads products onto scheduled vehicles to support timely delivery and assists the Inventory Coordinator with month-end processes. The position requires a strong commitment to safety and the ability to follow established processes independently. Starting pay is $25.00 per hour, paid biweekly, and the role is bonus eligible. Travel is not required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 1 year of shipping experience.
Prior fork truck experience.
Familiarity with logistics.
Knowledge of loading and unloading best practices.
Ability to adapt and remain detail-oriented and safety-oriented.
Ability to understand and independently follow through with processes.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach for extended periods.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly, and occasionally more with assistance.
Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for handling tools and machinery.
Ability to climb stairs and ladders as needed.
Comfort working in varying temperatures, including hot, cold, and humid conditions.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including gloves, safety glasses, hard hats, hearing protection, and steel-toed boots.
Visual and auditory ability to detect safety hazards and machine malfunctions.
Ability to push, pull, squat, kneel, or twist as needed during the shift.
Ability to perform repetitive motions consistently and safely.
May be required to sit or operate forklifts or machinery for extended periods.
Successful completion of a background check and drug screen; new hires are subject to E-Verify.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of GMPs and food safety is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage warehouse inventory and support the Inventory Coordinator with month-end processes.
Assist in resolving issues regarding shipped orders.
Load product onto scheduled vehicles to ensure timely delivery to customers.
Perform other tasks as required.

Benefits

Medical insurance plans starting at $31 per paycheck, available beginning the first of the month after hire.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Free digital health care for all employees.
Life insurance covered at 100%.
Short-term disability insurance covered at 100%.
Flexible health and dependent care spending accounts.
401(k) plan with a 3.5% company contribution when the employee contributes up to 6%.
80 hours of PTO accrued annually.
8 paid holidays.
Other free resources.
Career development and growth opportunities.