Production 1st Shift

Nor-Am Cold Storage; Cherokee (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Paid Time Off from day one

Birthday holiday

Pay On Demand

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

401k with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Backpacks for employees' kids

Job summary

Nor-Am Cold Storage is seeking a production worker to sort, weigh and package products on a production line in a cold facility. You will operate scales, wrappers, labelers, case erectors and palletizers, and perform start and end of shift tasks such as sweeping and cleaning.

Entry level applicants are welcome, with experience in a food production environment considered. The facility is cold, requiring work in temperatures from -10F to 80F; you must be able to stand for 8 hours and lift up to 50

Qualifications

• Entry level candidates welcome
• Experience in food production environment is applicable
• HS diploma or GED preferred but not required
• Facility is cold; must work in temperatures from -10F to 80F; majority of shift in cooler (~35F)
• Must be able to walk or stand for the entire 8 hour shift and lift 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds

Responsibilities

• Sort, weigh and package product on a line.
• Operate production equipment like scales, wrappers, labelers, case erectors and palletizers.
• Perform start and end of shift tasks including sweeping and cleaning.
• Opportunity to advance by learning how to operate material handling equipment
• Some manual material handling may be required
• Will be standing for the duration of your 8 hour shift.

Skills

Team Player

Detail Oriented

Education

HS diploma or GED (preferred)

Tools

Pallet Jack

Job description

• Sort, weigh and package product on a line.
• Operate production equipment like scales, wrappers, labelers, case erectors and palletizers.
• Perform start and end of shift tasks including sweeping and cleaning.
• Opportunities to advance by learning how to operate material handling equipment.
• Some manual material handling may be required.
• Will be standing for the duration of your 8 hour shift.

Preferred Experience and Education

• Entry level candidates are welcome!
• Experience in food production environment is applicable.
• HS diploma or GED preferred but not required.
• Our facility is cold. You must be able to work in a wide range of temperatures from -10F to 80F, the majority of your shift will be spent in a cooler environment (approximately 35F). You must be able to walk or stand for the entire 8 hour shift and to lift 25 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds regularly.

Why work for Nor-Am?

• Competitive Pay.
• Paid Time Off begins accruing on your first day.
• Our Holiday List includes your birthday. No one should have to work on their birthday!
• Pay On Demand
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long Term Disability Insurance, and Pet Insurance.
• Free Financial Wellness Program
• 401k with company match
• Legal and Identity Protection Coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Kids in School? We supply backpacks and school supplies for our employees' school aged kids every year....backpack day is our favorite day of the year!

Qualifications

Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player

: Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented

: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Experience

Preferred

1-3 years:

Production Experience

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

Pallet Jack

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