Laborer

Baker Commodities Inc; Kerman (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid medical, dental and vision

Paid holidays

Paid vacation and sick time

Retirement plan available

Job summary

Baker Commodities, California is seeking a Laborer to maintain a clean, safe work environment and perform material handling within the plant yard. The role requires forklift operation, attention to safety, and adherence to CMPAF and APPI procedures.

The position includes driving forklifts, cleaning equipment, recording sanitation proof, and supporting equipment maintenance. Applicants should be able to lift up to 50–60 lbs and pass travel requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior forklift experience preferred.
• Previous experience in a production setting preferred.
• Must be able to climb and not be afraid of heights.
• Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.
• Less than 5% travel requirement.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, and move material within or near plant yard upon receipt of work order or oral instructions.
• Drive forklift, tractor trailer and skip loader within the plant yard.
• Clean/wash work area, machines or equipment throughout the plant.
• Shovel loose material into hoppers or trash hoppers.
• Remove trash from plant, locker room, lunchroom, parking lot and surrounding areas.
• Clean and sanitize cooking processing equipment (cookers, augers, process tanks, tankers, etc…).
• Record proof of cleaning and sanitation.
• Paint equipment, as necessary.
• Operate process equipment as instructed.
• Must become knowledgeable of CMPAF (Cattle Material Prohibited in Animal Feed) and APPI (Animal Protein Producers Industry) Material Procedure and documentation.
• Interact with others in a professional and ethical manner.
• Follow department and company procedures.
• Keep up regular attendance and punctuality; regular attendance and punctuality are essential for the smooth operation of this company.
• Other duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective operation of the business. These responsibilities may change from time to time are business needs evolve over time.

Skills

Forklift operation

Production environment

Height awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Description

Maintain a clean, sanitized, and safe working environment while following company procedures and policy.

Baker Commodities California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) for California Applicants

Compensation and Benefits

• $18.85 per hour
• Paid medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation and sick time,
• Retirement plan available

Duties and responsibilities

• Load, unload, and move material within or near plant yard upon receipt of work order or oral instructions
• Drive forklift, tractor trailer and skip loader within the plant yard
• Clean/wash work area, machines or equipment throughout the plant
• Shovel loose material into hoppers or trash hoppers
• Remove trash from plant, locker room, lunchroom, parking lot and surrounding areas
• Clean and sanitize cooking processing equipment (cookers, augers, process tanks, tankers, etc…)
• Record proof of cleaning and sanitation
• Paint equipment, as necessary
• Operate process equipment as instructed
• Must become knowledgeable of CMPAF (Cattle Material Prohibited in Animal Feed) and APPI (Animal Protein Producers Industry) Material Procedure and documentation
• Interact with others in a professional and ethical manner
• Follow department and company procedures
• Keep up regular attendance and punctuality; regular attendance and punctuality are essential for the smooth operation of this company
• Other duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective operation of the business. These responsibilities may change from time to time are business needs evolve over time.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Professional Certifications, Education, Experience and Travel Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Prior forklift experience preferred
• Previous experience in a production setting preferred
• Must be able to climb and not be afraid of heights
• Must be able to frequently lift and or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and or move up to 60 pounds
• Less than 5% travel requirement

Physical Demands/Requirements

Constantly (over 2/3)

• Move and transport materials up to 50-100 lbs with or without specialized lifting, moving and rigging equipment
• Moves across wet/slippery and uneven surfaces
• Must be able to position self to perform duties around industrial equipment and materials that are hot or hazardous chemical materials

Frequently (1/3-2/3)

• Exposed to work in outdoor weather conditions
• Ascends/descends heights while maintaining balance
• Utilizes tools and equipment such as a shovel to move material
• Remains in a seated position while using multilimb coordination to operate forklift or other mechanical equipment

Occasionally (under 1/3)

• Detect and observe conditions that need to be addressed such as equipment that needs to be painted or materials that need to be moved/removed
• Electronically and manually completes logs/reports
• Communicates with staff in the process of performing duties

About Baker Commodities, Inc.

Baker Commodities Inc. has been in business for over 80 years. We are a privately owned company with?manufacturing facilities strategically located within the United States providing quality products and services worldwide. Much of our success is due ?to our outstanding employees. Through their careful attention to quality, service, innovation and integrity, we will continue to be one of the world's premier rendering companies. ?

EOE STATEMENT

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. ?

JOB/Position Identifiers

Co ID: Baker Commodities,

Job ID: 06W 090326 161 2

JD: Laborer 161 6-110823A