Warehouse Operator- Third Shift

The Krusteaz Company•Effingham, IL

14h•$22•Onsite

About The Position

The Krusteaz Company is looking for a Third Shift Warehouse Operator to join our Effingham team! The Warehouse Operator position is responsible for supporting all areas of the warehouse involved with handling dry food products according to customer and company specifications, including packing, trucking, stacking, counting, wrapping, weighing, cleaning, and operating machinery on a rotating basis. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must be able to communicate in English with team members and supervisors through various channels, including radio, email and in-person interactions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Ability to communicate in English with team members and supervisors through various channels, including radio, email and in-person interactions.
Work in a safe manner following plant safety requirements.
Safeguard product quality and follows GMP, housekeeping, and food safety guidelines.
Ability to lift heavy objects (up to 50 pounds).
Two (2) or more years of experience operating a stand-up forklift.
Must be able to complete the Krusteaz forklift training and obtain certification.
Ability to use your entire body to bend, twist, push, pull, reach, squat, climb, maneuver, stand walk, sit, and lean in awkward positions to perform the variety of tasks at each level.
Communicate clearly and politely using a variety of media such as a radio.
Proven experience in oral and written communication.
Develop good working relationships with fellow team members.
Manage time efficiently and effectively, self-motivated.
Manage multiple tasks and priorities.
Ability to work independently and to ensure specific assignments are completed within established time frames.
High school diploma or GED.

Nice To Haves

Previous food processing experience is preferred.
Previous experience with receiving/unloading in supply chain manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Wear all required PPE (Steel or composite-toed shoes, uniforms, safety glasses, bump cap, hair nets, and fall protection if necessary).
Tasks require short periods of working at heights, so must be able to work comfortably and safely in such conditions.
Perform daily visual inspection of forklift trucks and document results.
Work in a Bar Code environment using Laser Scanners, Tracking Devices, and Label Printers.
Perform daily visual inspections of incoming trucks, materials, and equipment.
Transport raw materials, finished goods, and machinery in the most safe and efficient manner through the use of a forklift.
Pick, stage, load and put away all warehouse materials.
Track materials to efficiently supply our internal and external customers using Eagle software.
Rotate stock on a FIFO basis through the use of Eagle Inventory System.
Print PO receipts, picklists, bills of lading, verify accuracy of documents concerning material movement.
Program, supply, load, and unload and trouble shoot automatic palletizer equipment according to production schedule.
Follows GMP’s and responsible for reporting any food safety concerns to management.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Comprehensive benefits
Top tier health insurance plan with lower-than-average employee cost share
Generous PTO
401(k) match
Comprehensive medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance (starting at $60-$95/month for employee-only coverage on the PPO Plan or starting at $30-$45/month for employee-only coverage on the HDHP)
3 weeks of paid time off
10 paid holidays
1 paid personal holiday
Company provided life insurance
Disability insurance
Flexible spending account
Healthcare saving account
Voluntary accident insurance
Voluntary critical illness insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Additional incentives based on business performance
Up to a 7% quarterly bonus incentive pay