Bulk Loader / Unloader

Puratos; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Puratos USA is hiring for a bulk receiver at our New York facility. The role involves receiving daily paperwork for truck/tanker and railcar arrivals, handling bulk materials (flour, sugar, oils) and following established receiving protocols.

The position requires ensuring compliance with quality standards and communicating with the planning team and railroad partners. Responsibilities include reporting out-of-spec conditions to Quality, holding non-conforming material for disposition, and

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Strong verbal and written English skills.
• Basic math and ability to read alphanumeric codes.
• SAP experience preferred.
• Able to work collaboratively with team members and drivers.
• Safety awareness in a production environment.

Responsibilities

• Obtain daily paperwork for truck/railcar arrivals and coordinate with production support.
• Receive bulks and release railcars as needed.
• Receive bulk flour, sugar, oils and follow receiving protocols.
• Report any out-of-spec situations to the Quality Department.
• Hold any non-conforming material and inform QA and scheduling for disposition.
• Maintain communication between bulk receiver, planning and railroad (email/phone).
• Overtime may be required; may cover 1st shift when needed due to absences.
• Assist in other areas of production; about 50% bulk unloading and 50% production operations.
• Follow GMP, Food Safety and Safety Procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Basic math

SAP experience

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Basic computer skills

Job description

• Obtain daily paperwork (truck/tanker and railcar arrivals) and check with production support as well as emails.
• Receive bulks and follow the appropriate receiving procedure, this may also include releasing railcars in RailConnect.
• Receive bulk flour, sugar, oils and follow appropriate receiving protocols on the receiving paperwork.
• Report any out of specification situations to the Quality Department.
• Hold any material that does not meet specifications and inform Quality Assurance and scheduling department and wait for disposition.
• Maintain communication channels between bulk receiver, planning team and railroad in order to confirm railroad switches (email or phone).
• Overtime hours may be required based on work demand. Employee must be flexible with these hours. This position may be required to cover 1st shift when needed due to absences on 1st shift.
• Assists in other areas in production as needed. This position is about 50% bulk unloading, 50% production operations.
• Employee must follow and comply with the plants’ GMP, Food Safety and Safety Procedures.

Knowledge, Skills, and Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Must have good command of the English language, both written and verbal
• Basic math skills, and ability to consistently read and record alphanumeric codes.
• Computer knowledge: basics skills/usage. SAP experience preferred.
• Must have good command of the English language, both written and verbal
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members, other employees, and truck drivers.
• Production areas are noisy; regular use of ear plugs/muffs required.
• Safety glasses and safety footwear (steel toe, non-slip) required.
• Must be able to obtain Respirator fit qualification within 90 days of hire.
• Hair and beard nets required.
• Some areas are dusty.
• Lifting up to 55 lbs.
• Lifting up to 100 lbs. with assistance.
• Regular walking, standing, bending, and twisting.
• Regularly exposed to weather conditions.

Compensation

• Hourly compensation for this position is based on skills and experience, ranging from $19.50 - $25.50

Grow Your Career At Puratos USA

At Puratos USA, we offer a wide range of career opportunities across our HQ, innovation centers, production facilities, and distribution sites nationwide. Our commitment to safety, health and wellbeing, collaboration, and the latest technology ensures that our employees can innovate and thrive. Headquartered in Pennsauken, NJ, with locations in Boston, Chicago, Kenosha, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, and Seattle, we create pathways for career development and impactful contributions within the company, industry, and the communities we operate in.

We are a People First organization driven by our values and Puratos magic culture. Join us to drive positive change through food innovation for good.

At Puratos, we create innovative food solutions for the health and well-being of people everywhere. As the global leader in bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients, we help our customers to be successful with their business, by turning technologies and experiences from food cultures around the world into new opportunities.We are more than 10.000 employees in over 80 countries and a consolidated turnover of 3 billion euros (in 2023). Our passion for innovation, a pioneering spirit and the unique Puratos culture drive our solid growth and vision for the future This, along with our commitment to our local communities, is what makes working at Puratos so magical.