Pit Operator-M-Th 5:30Am-Eos :$15

Summary: Performs labor work in all areas of the Packing Department, in a timely fashion, as assigned daily by the Packing Leads or Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Observing all safety rules, operates the Forklift & Power Jack to complete the following daily tasks daily:
• Follow proper sign in/out procedures for equipment
• Racks & un-racks product to/from the coolers daily.
• Stacks product on correct pallet types in the finished goods area as necessary to keep product finished product moving from packing lines
• Assists with Loading/unloading trucks when directed.
• Receives finished pallets from production lines, ensure’s proper stacking, pallet pattern, labeling requirements have been met.
• Creates output product, prints pallet license plates and applies to the lower right hand corner of front and rear of each pallet
• Properly scans packing materials and input product from storage areas to production areas
• As required, loads input product into hoppers in assigned area if needed.
• Complete pre and post trip inspections on material handling equipment used during shift
• Cleans Packing line, coolers and equipment daily as required
• Assumes additional responsibilities as directed by the Packing Leads or Manager

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or GED; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous experience in a warehouse atmosphere is preferred. Forklift experience is a prerequisite. Forklift and electric pallet jack certification is required to operate the machinery. Reach truck is optional based upon work area.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to read and properly interpret pallet pattern with proper tier and tie, rotating and alternating pallets including chimney stacking.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch.
• The employee must frequently lift, push, pull, and/or move up to 60 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• While performing job duties, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Environment is fast paced and often in refrigerated zones.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Every weekend
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person