Line Puller

Diamond Pet Foods; Rushville (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Diamond Pet Foods is seeking a Line Puller to operate material handling equipment for accurate processing and shipping in a fast-paced plant environment. You will receive items into inventory, stage materials, and ensure traceability while maintaining GMP and safety practices.

Responsibilities include operating IFS scanners, inspecting equipment, and coordinating with maintenance and shift teams. A high school diploma or GED is required, with willingness to work day or night shifts.

Qualifications

• Must be computer literate.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds regularly.
• Must be able to operate a forklift.
• Must be willing to work any shift (day or night).
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive items into inventory and store in proper location as directed.
• Follow warehousing procedures for domestic and key accounts production.
• Operate IFS scanners and fill inventory reconciliation sheets and weight tickets.
• Ensure only correct, damage-free product is warehoused.
• Maintain FIFO finished product inventory and proper tagging for traceability.
• Stage bags for packaging and store them.
• Perform daily forklift inspections and maintain orderly workspace.
• Report safety hazards and accidents to supervisor.
• Communicate production status to oncoming shift personnel.

Skills

Forklift operation

Computer literacy

Team player

Lifting 50 pounds

Safety minded

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Scope

The Line Puller is responsible for operation of material handling equipment for the purpose of accurate processing and shipping, which includes but not limited to, scanning, moving, staging, locating, picking, relocating, and stacking products. Accountable for personal safety, behavior, and performance. Participate in a full facility and equipment clean up as directed.

Work Environment

Work is primarily performed indoors near operating equipment and loud noise such as forklift horns and loose particles may be present. Works is performed in hot and cold environment. Work performed in this job requires employees to wear bump cap, hearing protection, safety shoes/boots, and safety glasses always.

Job Scope

The Line Puller is responsible for operation of material handling equipment for the purpose of accurate processing and shipping, which includes but not limited to, scanning, moving, staging, locating, picking, relocating, and stacking products. Accountable for personal safety, behavior, and performance. Participate in a full facility and equipment clean up as directed.

Work Environment

Work is primarily performed indoors near operating equipment and loud noise such as forklift horns and loose particles may be present. Works is performed in hot and cold environment. Work performed in this job requires employees to wear bump cap, hearing protection, safety shoes/boots, and safety glasses always.

Duties and Responsibilities

• As directed and trained, perform the duties and functions of a line puller by accurately receiving it into inventory and storing it away in the proper location.
• Understand and perform various warehousing procedures for domestic, foreign, and key account production.
• Understand and perform all protocols for using/operating IFS scanners, filling inventory reconciliation sheets, weight tickets, etc.
• ENSURE that only correct, damage-free product is warehoused.
• Maintain a First-In-First-Out finished product, inventory management system.
• Ensure proper tags and codes to help manage traceability.
• Stage skids of bags for packaging and store.
• Perform daily inspections on forklift equipment.
• Maintain an orderly workspace, including sweeping up debris.
• Report and repair damaged product immediately.
• Operate a forklift to move material on the premises in a safe professional manner.
• Perform and comply with all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Communicate production status to oncoming shift personnel.
• Maintain communication with maintenance personnel on major machine issues.
• Maintain Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) in accordance with company policy.
• Perform all functions in accordance with sound safety practices and procedures.
• Report all safety violations and safety hazards to Shift Supervisor immediately.
• Be an employee champion who will maintain a strong and positive working relationship with all employees with the utmost integrity, confidentiality, and ethical values.

Additional Job Functions

• Assist in maintaining a positive team environment and good working relationship by maintaining a positive attitude toward all Diamond team members, vendors, and customers.
• Participate effectively in a team atmosphere by modeling and promoting conflict resolution, diversity, ethical practices, and organizational citizenship.
• Responsible for other duties as deemed necessary by Management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be computer literate.
• Must have ability to accept temporary assignment changes to assist other areas of the plant.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds of product routinely. (Up to 50% of shift)
• Must be able to climb a ladder/stairs to access equipment. (Up to 10% of shift)
• Must be able to operate a forklift. (Routinely up to 100% of shift)
• Responsible for communicating production status to oncoming shift personnel.
• Must be able to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, grasp, squat, reach, and crawl. (Combined up to 30% of shift)
• Must work in a safe, professional manner always.
• Must report any accidents, property damage, or near misses to a supervisor immediately.
• Must be willing to/have availability to work any shift (day or night shift).
• Ability to work independently without immediate direction or oversight. Self-motivated with a high degree of initiative and integrity.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, to effectively communicate in a professional manner.
• Excellent interpersonal skills (communication, listening, team player, cooperative, approachable).

Education & Experience Recommendations

• High School Diploma or GED required.