Platform Operator- Loading Dock (3rd Shift)

Northeast Foods; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeast Foods in Clayton, NC, is seeking dedicated individuals for a position that involves loading products onto trailers and ensuring the cleanliness of the workplace. This role requires no prior experience and emphasizes the importance of following safety guidelines and maintaining orderly staging areas.

The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and a team player, capable of lifting up to 50 pounds and standing for long periods. Join us in promoting a safe and efficient working environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to count and perform basic math.
• Must be able to read and comprehend department materials and load sheets.
• Must be capable of lifting or maneuvering up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to stand for long periods.
• Must be able to reach approximately 7 feet high.
• Must be physically capable of moving throughout the plant.

Responsibilities

• Load product according to load sheets.
• Keep product staging areas organized.
• Remove out-of-code products regularly.
• Perform trailer checks and documentation.
• Ensure safety and cleanliness in the work area.

Skills

Detail Oriented

Team Player

Basic Math Skills

Reading Comprehension

Job description

Job Summary

Loads product to the trailer according to load sheets.

Primary Job Duties

• Move product (stacks or racks) from packaging lines to appropriate trailer or staging area.
• Keep product staging areas and lanes organized.
• Load product from staging area to trailers.
• Remove out-of-code product from the floor (requires constant checking of date and price codes).
• Keep floor areas clean and organized.
• Serve as a break person for other shipping employees on various lines and/or platform.
• Work on the platform, which includes unloading in-bound (purchased) product.
• Complete paperwork (load sheets, block sheets) with accuracy and neatness.
• Perform trailer checks, which includes sweeping and checking for damage. Documents information and submits to department manager.
• Informs supervisors in advance of the floor inventory of empty trays and other equipment.
• Communicates with packaging employees to make sure product counts are correct on each truck (i.e. reconciling trailer paperwork to packaging wrap sheets).
• Other related duties as assigned by Production Superintendent or Supervisor.

Safety

• Maintains safe working environment for all employees/contractors/visitors by following safety guidelines and reporting all incidents to management.
• Promotes employee safety in all areas of operations.
• Safety vest must be worn anytime working outside of the facility.

Sanitation

• Maintains cleanliness of the work area.
• Follows proper GMP's at all times.

Essential Job Functions / Requirements

Experience: No experience required.

Education: NA

• Must be able to count and perform basic math.
• Must be able to read and comprehend department materials and specifically load sheets.
• Must be capable of lifting or maneuvering up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to reach approximately 7 feet high to move product.
• Must be physically capable of moving to all areas of the plant.
• Must be able to view product and determine adherence to quality control standards including size, shape, color, cut, etc.
• Must be able to perform all duties so as not to produce damage.
• Must be able to read, comprehend and practice necessary safety procedures, signs, etc.

Behaviors

• Detail Oriented - Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Team Player - Works well as a member of a group

Equal Opportunity Employer

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