Freezer Technician

The Ziegenfelder Company; Kittanning (Armstrong County); On-site; USD 15,000 - 16,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay of $15.00/hour

401(k) with company matching

Paid holidays

Job summary

A leading food production firm is seeking a Freezer Technician in Kittanning, PA. The role involves handling finished products, ensuring quality control, and managing inventory in a cold storage environment. Candidates should have 1-3 years of warehouse experience and be capable of operating forklifts. The job offers competitive pay, benefits starting after 60 days, and a structured schedule. This position requires working in temperatures below 32°F, and is crucial to maintaining efficient operations.

Qualifications

• 1 - 3 years of warehouse experience required.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English is essential.
• Must be able to work in cold temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Pull and stack finished products from conveyor belts.
• Ensure proper product coding and quality standards.
• Communicate with operations for material availability.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Quality assurance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Electric powered forklifts

Electric powered pallet jacks

Job description

Freezer Technician page is loaded## Freezer Technicianlocations: Wheeling, WVtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition id: R-1992Essential FunctionsA Ziegenfelder Freezer Technician is responsible for:* Pulling finished products from the production conveyor belt and stacking on pallets properly.* Checking all products to ensure proper coding.* Ensuring the proper amount of product is neatly stacked on pallets and all boxes on the pallet meet quality standards.* Ensuring organization in the warehouse using the (FIFO – First in - First out) method.* Wrapping palletized product with plastic stretch wrap.* Ensuring proper tags are printed and posted on all palletized products.* Ensuring that inventory is properly entered in appropriate inventory tracking systems.* Ensuring all palletized product is properly located in warehouse for picking.* Picking palletized product for shipping.* Communicating with operations to ensure the correct amount of raw materials are readily available for each shift.* Assisting with unloading all raw materials.* Picking, shipping, and receiving of raw and finished goods.* Assessing production to ensure adequate supplies to operate efficiently.* Assisting with maintaining adequate inventory, scheduling, and receiving shipments of raw materials.* Ensuring compliance with all federal, state, local, and Ziegenfelder environmental, health, and safety directives, policies, and procedures.* Maintaining a clean and organized work environment.* Perform other duties as assigned.Qualifications and Education Requirements* High School diploma or equivalent.* Must be 18 years of age or older.* 1 - 3 years of warehouse experience.* Demonstrated ability to read, write and speak English.* Demonstrated ability to operate electric powered forklifts and electric powered pallet jacks.* Must be able to work in cold temperatures.* Must be available to work all shifts to include weekends and holidays.Physical Abilities* Possesses visual acuity to safely operate forklifts and pallet jacks.* May need to exert up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, up to 30 lbs. of force frequently, and up to 10 lbs. of force constantly.* May need to climb, balance, stoop, crouch, reach, stand, push, and pull frequently during a shift.Working Conditions* Subject to cold temperatures of less than 32F for more than one hour with proper protection equipment.* May be subject to noise above 85 decibels with proper protection equipment.**Compensation & Benefits*** **Starting Pay:** $15.00/hour* **Schedule:** 40 hours per week with consecutive set days off* **Benefits:** Begin on the first day after 60 days of employment* **401(k) with company matching*** **Paid holidays****Who We Are** The Armstrong Group is a family owned and operated collection of diverse companies. What began in 1946 as Armstrong County Line Construction, founded by Jud L. Sedwick in Kittanning, PA, has now grown into an organization that encompasses multiple industries and employs over 2,400 individuals nationwide. Our brands include Armstrong Utilities, Guardian Protection, Armstrong Development, 4Front Solutions, Twin Pops, and Armstrong Comfort Solutions. Armstrong is an Equal Opportunity Employer.