Raw Material Unloader

Spring Valley; Hatfield (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays and PTO

Health, Dental & Vision after 30 days

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401k with company match

Vacation after 120 days

Cross training opportunities

Job summary

Spring Valley in Hatfield, MA is hiring a Raw Material Unloader to join our production team. You will unload railcars safely, record weights and quantities, and follow SOPs for samples and sieve tests before unloading railcars.

Ideal candidates bring forklift experience and a safety-first mindset, with the ability to lift 50 lbs frequently and keep accurate records. We offer competitive pay ($20-$25/hour), paid holidays and PTO, health/dental/vision insurance after 30 days, disability and life

Qualifications

• Safety first and follow established safety programs.
• Excellent attendance; reliability is essential.
• Strong communication and organizational skills for a fast-paced setting.
• Experience operating forklifts; ability to stack pallets 2–3 high is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Unload railcars safely and in a timely manner.
• Maintain accurate unloading records including weights and quantities.
• Follow SOPs for sample collection and sieve tests before unloading.
• Perform general maintenance of the unloading system.
• Operate powered industrial equipment (forklifts/front end loaders) per safety policies.
• Move railcars safely within the plant.
• Visually inspect railcars and ensure safety protocols are followed.

Skills

Safety oriented

Attendance

Communication

Forklift experience

Written & verbal instructions

Continuous improvement

Record keeping

Drug screen

Transportation

Lifts 50 lbs

Job description

Description

Spring Valley began on a small family farm in Jackson, WI in 1961 and has grown into a leading manufacturer of fertilizers and ice melter products. From our 8 blending locations and multiple shipping locations, we serve a wide variety of customer markets including distributors, co-ops, and retailers throughout the United States and internationally. Spring Valley became a part of the Interoceanic (IOC) family of companies in 2022. Our company continues to grow and expand, which presents many new opportunities. Our Hatfield, MA plant is eagerly seeking a Raw Material Unloader to join our team!

Description

Spring Valley began on a small family farm in Jackson, WI in 1961 and has grown into a leading manufacturer of fertilizers and ice melter products. From our 8 blending locations and multiple shipping locations, we serve a wide variety of customer markets including distributors, co-ops, and retailers throughout the United States and internationally. Spring Valley became a part of the Interoceanic (IOC) family of companies in 2022. Our company continues to grow and expand, which presents many new opportunities. Our Hatfield, MA plant is eagerly seeking a Raw Material Unloader to join our team!

Responsibilities Include

• Ability to unload railcars in a safe and timely manner
• Maintain accurate and current unloading information including weights and quantities
• Follow SOP's for all record samples and sieve test taken before unloading railcar
• Complete general maintenance of unloading system
• Ability to operate powered industrial equipment such as front end loaders and forklifts in accordance with safety policies and OSHA standards
• Safely move railcars in and around plant
• Visually inspect railcars and ensure all safety protocols are followed in the unloading system

Pay & Perks

• $20.00-$25.00+ per hour starting pay based on experience.
• We offer cross training opportunities in other areas of production.
• Paid Holidays and PTO upon hire
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance available after 30 days
• Company provided Short Term & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Company provided Life Insurance. Additional Voluntary Life Insurance for Employees and their dependents also available.
• 401k with Company match available after 60 days
• Vacation days awarded after 120 day introductory period.

Requirements

Successful team members will have:

• Priority for safety and following established safety programs.
• Outstanding attendance - your team (and your paycheck) depend on you!
• Excellent communication and organization in a fast paced production environment.
• Previous experience and comfortability in forklift operation, including stacking pallets 2-3 high is a plus!
• Ability to follow written & verbal instructions
• Willingness to support continuous improvement initiatives
• The ability to keep accurate records and follow procedures
• Pass a post-offer drug screen
• Reliable transportation to get to and from work
• Ability to lift 50 lbs frequently