3rd Shift Distribution Team Member

Rhino Foods Inc; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flex spending

401(k) match up to 4%

Bonuses

15 days Combined Time Off per year

9 paid company holidays

1 floating holiday

Job summary

Rhino Foods Inc in Burlington, VT is seeking a Distribution Team Member for third shift (11:00 pm–7:00 am). You will support loading/unloading trucks, moving ingredients to production lines, and delivering finished goods while upholding food safety standards.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, flex spending, 401(k) with match, bonuses, 15 days PTO, 9 holidays and a floating holiday. Must have a high school diploma and forklift certification; OT may be available.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1–2 years of experience in food production or manufacturing preferred.
• Certification: PIT (forklift, power walkie, etc.) required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Gather and organize materials, packaging, and supplies according to production specifications.
• Plan the loading order and delivery frequency to the distribution center based on production schedule.
• Load trucks with finished goods.
• Load pallets and operate pallet wrapper.
• Report or correct damages prior to transfer of materials.
• Safely operate warehouse equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks.

Skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Description:

Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour + $1.50 per hour shift differential

Shift Hours: 3rd shift (11:00 pm – 7:00 am) Sunday pm – Friday am

Benefits:

• Medical
• dental
• vision
• flex spending
• 401(k) match up to 4%
• wealth sharing and bonuses
• 15 days of Combined Time Off per year
• 9 paid company holidays
• 1 floating holiday

Why you are here:

As a member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to be part of something truly special – crafting delicious food that brings joy to people’s lives. You'll play a vital role in upholding stringent food safety standards, ensuring top-notch product quality, and collaboratively achieving our goals alongside our dedicated team. Moreover, as a family-owned certified B Corporation, you’ll actively engage with our broader community, with a strong focus on enhancing employee satisfaction and fostering community engagement. Join us on our journey not only to create exceptional food but also to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our employees and the communities we serve.

As a Distribution Team Member, you will support the distribution team in a fast-paced environment that runs smoothly and effectively. You will learn to become proficient in loading and unloading contract trucks, providing ingredients to production lines, and moving finished product once produced. In this role, you will be a crucial team member in ensuring that production starts and continues toward achieving daily goals.

What you’ll accomplish:

• Gather and organize necessary materials, packaging, and supplies according to production specifications.
• Plan the order in which materials are loaded onto trucks and the frequency of deliveries needed to the distribution center based on production schedule.
• Load trucks with finished goods.
• Load pallets and operate pallet wrapper.
• Properly report, remove, or correct damages prior to transfer of material.
• Safely operate warehouse equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks to transport materials within the warehouse.

Requirements:

What you’ll need to succeed:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience in food production or manufacturing preferred.
• Upon hire, required to complete the following certification: PIT (forklift, power walkie, etc.)
• Ability to work as a respectful team member within a collaborative team.
• Ability to utilize email, Microsoft applications, and other internal software for daily communication between facilities, shifts, and departments.

Flexibility is essential in Rhino’s ability to respond to short-term demands and ensure smooth operations during busy times. You may be involved in voluntary overtime or temporary assignments that result in extended shifts, weekend shifts, work completed on a different shift, or at another Rhino location, based on business needs.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

This position involves working within a production and warehouse environment. This environment includes exposure to variable temperatures, including heat and temperatures as low as 15 degrees Fahrenheit (-20 degrees for Warehouse facility). Requires constant standing (8 hours a day), prolonged walking, and frequent/repetitive bending, stooping, reaching, pushing/pulling; prolonged contact with frozen food items, water, detergents, sanitizers, and allergens such as peanuts; machinery noise. Requires lifting and carrying up to 62 lbs. between the floor and 50” high and lifting 40 pounds overhead. Compliance with OSHA and industry standards includes wearing required PPE such as steel-toe production boots, nitrile gloves, face protection (when appropriate), hearing protection, and hair and beard nets. All jewelry and adornments on the hands, wrists, and above the neck must be removable and off while in production areas. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Rhino Foods is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”). We support employment opportunities for all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Employment is subject to successful screening on national sex offender registries.