3rd Shift Blending & Packaging Material Handler

Newly Weds Foods; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Prescription Drug Plan

Dental/Vision Insurance

401K

Job summary

Newly Weds Foods is seeking a packaging handler to support production lines by supplying materials and ready-to-package product to the packaging area and finished goods to the warehouse.

Responsibilities include forklift operation, palletizing, loading, and assisting in line packing, with a strong emphasis on safety, accuracy, and inventory control. This role requires lifting up to 80 lbs, standing long hours, and willingness to work 12-hour shifts including weekends.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 6+ months’ experience in a food production environment.
• Able to lift up to 80 lbs and stand continuously.
• Typing to operate a computer and enter reports.
• Mathematical and problem-solving skills to perform the job.
• Willing to work 12-hour shifts and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to move product between blending, packaging, and warehouse.
• Supply empty pallets and materials to packing lines to keep them running.
• Assist in stacking at end of line and load boxes onto pallets.
• Help with dumping products at deck and other packing duties as needed.
• Complete paperwork and maintain raw material integrity.
• Assist in inventory and cycle counts; keep work area clean.
• Follow LOTO procedures during cleaning and sanitation; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Heavy lifting

Data entry

Problem solving

Stamina

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary:
Performs functions directed towards successfully and efficiently meeting packaging goals for customer orders by supplying materials and ready to package product to the Packaging lines, and finished goods to the Warehouse.

Essential Functions:

• Operate Forklift to move product from Blending to Packaging and from Packaging to Warehouse.
• Supply empty pallets and materials to pack lines as needed to keep packing lines operating.
• Required to assist in stacking at the end of the line as needed by loading boxes/bags onto a pallet. Requires lifting up to 25 – 55 lbs. continuously.
• Required to assist in dumping of product at deck as needed. Requires pushing/pulling 100+ lbs.
• Required to assist as packer operator as needed.
• Completes paperwork as needed.
• Must maintain integrity of raw materials.
• Must assist in inventory and cycle counts
• Keeps area and equipment clean; follows LOTO procedures when cleaning equipment.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Dental/Vision Insurance
• Employee Incentive Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Cash Accumulation Plan-401K
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Short- Term/Long-Term Disability
• Vacation Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Pet Insurance

Salary:

Starting at $20.21 to $25.27 an hour.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent education, training or experience (GED)
• 6+ months’ experience in a food production/ food manufacturing environment.
• Job requires constant standing, lifting, and moving products most of the day.
• Ability to type to operate a computer to enter and run reports.
• Mathematical and problem-solving skills to successfully perform the job.
• Must not have an aversion to heights.
• Must be able to consistently lift to 80 lbs.
• Willing to work 12 hours shift and weekends.

Work Environment:
The job is performed in production areas where the person will be exposed to strong aromas, airborne dust particles emanating from ingredients being used, and will be in the presence of or otherwise operating machinery.

Disclaimer: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. New Weds Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Newly Weds Foods will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States without assistance or support from Newly Weds Foods. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.