General Laborer

Sensient Technologies Corporation; Livingston (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasonal Forklift Driver to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to work in various functional jobs throughout the facility during the off-season. Responsibilities include operating forklifts, managing inventory, and ensuring safety and quality standards are met. Ideal candidates will have a strong work ethic, a Forklift Certification, and the ability to work cooperatively with others. This position provides an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a thriving manufacturing environment while contributing to the production of high-quality natural ingredients.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Forklift Certification is mandatory for this position.

Responsibilities

• Supply packaging areas with pallets and empty drums.
• Operate product line and maintain quality standards.
• Fill out inventory forms accurately.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Safety Compliance

Inventory Management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Forklift Certification

Job description

JOB SUMMARY: This is a seasonal Forklift driving position with the opportunity to work during the off season doing other functional jobs throughout the facility. The position rotates shifts every six weeks

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supply multiple packaging areas with pallets and empty drums.

Remove and sort full drums of product from these same production areas and store in the warehouse and/or on flatbed trailers.

Pull product from and store both full and empty drums in warehouse.

Deliver empty drums to and remove from all dryer cleanup areas.

Put full bins on tube dryers and remove when dry.

Operate garlic seed line. Start/stop and adjust equipment as necessary to maintain finished product within specifications

Supply line with bins of raw material per lot codes identified by seed production manager. Return empty bins to designated area

Know and follow all plant safety rules

Fill out multiple inventory forms legibly and accurately.

Operate product line and maintain adequate product levels in surge tanks.

Maintain sanitation level of product line.

Maintain quality standards for product.

Check rock trap levels according to procedure and properly fill out chart.

Know and follow plant safety rules.

Fill out numerous control charts and forms legibly and accurately.

Follow all procedures, flowcharts and job models for product line.

Lube equipment according to schedule and procedure.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Good work habits/attitude.

Ability to be forklift safety trained.

Desire to participate in improving current job procedures.

Work cooperatively with others (team player).

Ability to read and understand product names, code, tags and follow written instructions.

Must be able to work in any lift position within any plant department, and on any shift.

Ability to read, understand and follow job description, jsa flowchart and job model

Must be available for overtime work on short notice. (e.g. come in, or stay over for 4 hour).

Ability to comprehend and communicate instructions, problems and questions.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

Forklift Certification

Manufacturing experience a plus

ABOUT SENSIENT NATURAL INGREDIENTS:

The Sensient Natural Ingredients group is part of Sensient Flavors & Extracts Group and is one of the largest producers and distributors of dehydrated onion and garlic products as well as chili powder, paprika, chili pepper and dehydrated vegetables such as parsley, celery and spinach. These ingredients are used in many of today's popular convenience foods. The Natural Ingredients unit is located in Turlock, California.

As a dynamic and diversified global leader, we offer an excellent salary and comprehensive benefits package. For more information, visit our website athttp://www.sensient.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer