Pallet Puller

Reser's Fine Foods; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with discretionary match

Paid time off

Company paid holidays

Wellness programs

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Topeka, Kansas, is looking for a Warehouse Pallet Transporter to move pallets between the warehouse and production areas. Responsibilities include ensuring electric jacks are operational, maintaining cleanliness, and adhering to safety guidelines. Ideal candidates will have pallet jack and forklift experience, with bilingual skills in English and Spanish preferred. This role offers competitive benefits including health, wellness programs, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a pallet jack or forklift is required.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Transport pallets from the packaging line to the distribution center.
• Deliver empty pallets to the production line.
• Wrap loaded pallets according to company guidelines.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Ensures electric jacks are in working order and reports problem to the maintenance department.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
• Follows company safety guidelines and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Regular attendance and punctuality are required due to working with people, items and equipment that are at the facility.

Skills

Pallet jack experience

Forklift experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

Tools

Pallet jack

Forklift

Job description

General Summary

Transports pallets between the warehouse, the production floor, and the distribution center.

Benefits and Culture

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to help employees live a healthier life, build rewarding careers and save for the future. Reser's offers choices whenever possible, because we recognize the diverse and ever changing needs of our employees. Full-time employee benefits include medical, dental, vision, AD&D, life, 401(k) with discretionary match, wellness programs, paid time off, company paid holidays and a variety of voluntary benefit options.

We strive to be your Employer of Choice. As one of our five cornerstones, this means that we go all-out to create an environment that shows we are committed to investing in employee growth and creating a culture of belonging where employees want to build a lasting career.

Visit our website to learn more about our competitive benefit programs - https://www.resers.com/careers/#benefits

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

1. Transports pallets from the packaging line to the distribution center.
2. Delivers empty pallets to the production line.
3. Delivers packaging materials to the production line.
4. Wraps loaded pallets according to company guidelines.
5. Ensures electric jacks are in working order and reports problem to the maintenance department.
6. Maintains a clean and orderly work area.
7. Follows company safety guidelines and Good Manufacturing Practices.
8. Regular attendance and punctuality are required due to working with people, items and equipment that are at the facility.

Job Specifications

1. Pallet jack or forklift experience is required.
2. English/Spanish bilingual a plus.

Working Conditions

1. Refrigerated food manufacturing plant.
2. The environment may be wet or dry and temperatures may range from 25°F to 110°F.
3. Repetitive lifting with packages in excess of 25 lbs. is required.
4. Production demands may require overtime and/or evening or weekend scheduling.

Recipe for Success

Reser’s is the leading provider of fresh refrigerated deli salads, side dishes, and prepared foods for the supermarket, club store, and food service industries. Family owned and operated, Reser’s has been a proud sponsor of good times at racetracks, picnics, BBQs, music festivals, and affordable family meals since 1950. Reser’s family of brands include Reser’s American Classics, Main St Bistro, Stonemill Kitchens, and more. With more than 4,500 employees, Reser’s operates 14 facilities in the US, Mexico, and Canada and actively supports the communities it serves.