Product Loader

J&J Snack Foods; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

J&J Snack Foods is seeking a shipping warehouse associate in Paducah, KY to pick, load, and ship products. You will handle dry ice, operate a forklift, and prepare containers for carriers, while keeping the area clean and safe.

The role requires lifting 50-55 lbs, ability to follow tickets and instructions, and willingness to work long hours with a team. Weekly safety meetings and adherence to the employee manual are emphasized.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1-2 years warehouse experience preferred.
• Must be able to lift 50-55 pounds.
• Ability to work long hours and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and follow pick tickets to load product quickly and accurately.
• Load dry ice into containers as required.
• Operate forklift to load/unload shipping containers.
• Unload raw materials deliveries and maintain organized cold storage.

Skills

Lift 50-55 lbs

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY: This is a shipping warehouse position responsible for the picking and loading of all Dippin Dots order being shipped out of the facility. Will load the breadkdown boxes with product and dry ice and then load the containers onto commercial carriers by forklift. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Ability to interpret and follow product order pick ticket to load product quickly and accurately, either in Pallet Reefers, break down boxes, big boy coolers or international shipping containers. Loads dry ice in containers that require dry ice. Assemble breakdown boxes in a timely manner Safe Operation of forklift to load product shipping containers into commercial carrier containers and to unload empty returned shipping containers from commercial carriers. Unload raw materials deliveries. Maintain product in cold storage areas in an organized and neat manner. Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe work area. Attend weekly safety meetings and follow all safety procedures and ensure all safety measures are followed in the department. Comply with the policies and procedures outlined in the employee manual. COMPETENCIES: Physically able to perform job duties, with ability to lift 50-55 pounds. Ability to follow both written and oral instructions. Must report to work on time and be able to work long hours. Ability to work as a team in a team environment and promote teamwork in the department EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Required Education: High School Diploma or GED Required Experience: 1-2 Years of warehouse experience preferred TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: None

US Hourly Pay Range

$16 - $16 USD

Disclaimer:This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement:J&J Snack Foods Corp.is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discriminatory employment actions against, and treatment of, employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, alienage, religion or creed, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition or characteristics, disability or veteran's status, sex offenses, prior record of arrest or conviction, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking and unemployment status.

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