Production Team Member

Universal Pure, LLC; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and holidays

Health and medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Career growth

Culture of care and collaboration

Job summary

Universal Pure, LLC in Lincoln, Nebraska, is seeking a Production Team Member to support the line operations. You will rotate down the line under supervision, pack and unpack products, load cylinders for the HPP machine, build pallets, label products, and perform sanitation duties.

This hourly role requires a high school diploma or GED, forklift/MHE experience, ability to lift 10–35 lbs repetitively, and stamina to stand 10–12 hours in a cold environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in refrigeration, warehouse, production or manufacturing.
• MHE/Forklift experience.
• Ability to lift 10-35 lbs repetitively and up to 45 lbs occasionally.
• Must be able to stand 10-12 hours per shift.

Responsibilities

• Packing and unpacking the product.
• Loading and unloading cylinders for the HPP machine.
• Stacking and building pallets.
• Labeling and dating product.
• Sanitation duties as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication in English

Cold environment work

Safety focus

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Forklift experience

MHE experience

Job description

At Universal Pure, we’re dedicated to giving people everywhere safe, fresh, and delicious food to eat and drink. We provide high-pressure processing (HPP), value-added services, and cold storage for our partners in the food industry. We are focused on safety and driven by service.

Benefits Offered At Universal Pure

• Paid vacation and holidays!
• Health and medical benefits!
• 401(k) with company match!
• A culture of people development and internal career growth.
• A culture of caring, collaboration and respect.

The Production Team Member will follow the direction given by the line lead and shift supervisor. This position will rotate down the line throughout their shift.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, And Key Accountabilities

• Packing and unpacking the product
• Loading and unloading cylinders for the HPP machine
• Stacking and building pallets
• Labeling and code dating product
• Sanitation duties as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED
• Refrigeration, warehouse, production or manufacturing experience
• MHE/Forklift experience
• Ability to perform basic mental math
• Ability to communicate in English (Speak, read, and write)
• Ability to balance productivity, quality, and safety
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment
• Ability to effectively work with others and as part of a team
• Ability to work in a cold/wet environment
• Ability to lift 10-35 lbs repetitively and up to 45 lbs occasionally
• Ability to push/pull up to 250 lbs on rollers occasionally
• Ability to stand for 10-12 hour shifts.

Working Conditions

• This role operates in a cold/wet refrigerated environment (around 34 degrees F) located within a manufacturing, warehousing, and production type facility. Must be able to withstand cold temperatures for 10-12 hours a day.
• This is largely a static role with standing, however, the ability to perform repetitive bending and standing up is also required.

Hourly Employees: Universal Pure facilities may process, pack, and store products containing allergenic food ingredients as referenced by FDA, team members who may come in direct contact, must be able to work with these ingredients.

Allergen Statement

Universal Pure facilities may process, pack, and or store products containing allergenic food ingredients as referenced by FDA, team members who may come in direct contact, must be able to work with these ingredients.

Upon offer of employment, candidates will be asked to complete a drug screening test. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of this test.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Universal Pure Is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer