Blast Freeze Driver - 1st Shift

Legacy Turkey; Melrose (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account (company match)

401K with company match up to 4%

PTO accrual

Holiday pay

Short/long term disability (company)

Job summary

Legacy Turkey in Melrose, MN, is hiring for a full-time Blast Freeze Driver - 1st Shift. The role involves loading/unloading blast freezers, rotating racks at -40 degrees, and keeping the freezer area organized. You will operate production machinery, use scanning guns, and follow all safety procedures.

Typical schedule is Monday–Friday with weekends as needed, 7:00 am–4:30 pm. Overtime and physical stamina are required; lift up to 50 pounds and work in cold conditions are expected.

Qualifications

• Forklift operation required.
• Able to work in subzero temperatures (-40°F).
• Able to read labels in English and distinguish numbers.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision.
• Good communication skills and physical stamina.
• Overtime work as needed.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload blast freezers.
• Rotate product racks in and out of zero freezers.
• Keep product organized in the blast freezer area.
• Assist with all blast freezer department duties.
• Operate production machinery as directed.
• Use scanning guns to enter and withdraw product.
• Follow all food safety and production procedures.

Skills

Forklift operation

Cold work environment

Label reading (English)

Independent worker

Physical stamina

Team player

Overtime readiness

Job description

Legacy Turkey has a full-time, benefits eligible, Blast Freeze Driver - 1st Shift roles available. If you are a team player, interested in growing your career,

• Monday - Friday and weekends as needed; 7:00am - 4:30pm
• Repetitive motion, bending, twisting, reaching and lift up to 35lb
• Pay Range: $21.83/HR

Located in Melrose, MN, Legacy Turkey employs many people in a variety of roles with varying levels of expertise. We hire individuals with a strong work ethic who align with our core values.

What you will do:

• Load and unload blast freezers
  • -40 degrees
• Rotate product racks in and out of zero freezers
• Keep product organized in the blast freezer area
• Assist with all job duties in the Blast Freezer Department
• Work with minimal supervision
• Operate production machinery
• Use scanning guns to enter and withdraw product
• Follow all food safety and production procedures

Minimum Qualifications:

• Able to drive a forklift safely
• Able to work in below zero temperatures
• Experience stacking in high storage racks
• Good communication skills
• Able to read labels in English and distinguish between numbers
• Able to work independently
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Able to work overtime when needed

Benefits at Legacy Turkey:

We are proud to offer a generous benefit package in addition to competitive compensation. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance options, aHealth Savings Account with companymatch, 401K plan with company match up to 4% of your compensation, PTO accrual, holiday pay, company paid short and long term disability, and company paid life insurance.

Legacy Turkey provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.

• Applicants must not now, or at any time in the future, require employer sponsorship for a work visa.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
• Must be 18 years of age or older (all plant positions)