Relief Forklift Operator - Days

Lesaffre Group; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day one healthcare coverage (Medical,

401k with 4% match

11 paid holidays

80 hours vacation + 48 hours sick

Life insurance & disability

Job summary

Lesaffre is seeking a Relief General Services Operator in Cedar Rapids, IA. The role focuses on loading yeast products, supplying materials, and maintaining cleanliness across the plant. Shifts rotate: Week 1 Tue-Fri 6a-2p and Sun 6a-12p; Week 2 Mon,Tue,Wed, Fri 6a-4p.

You will support multiple departments and ensure safe, efficient operations. Responsibilities include loading procedures, inventory support, railcar hookups, and routine cleaning.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Understanding of valves, pumps, pipes, vessels, and batch creation preferred.
• Requires ability to operate cleaning equipment such as vacuum, mop, and floor scrubber.
• Requires ability to operate forklift.
• Ability to prioritize and organize tasks and follow through to completion.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates safety-first culture by following all safety protocols.
• Prepare crumbled, block or nutritional yeast for shipment and load trailers.
• Supply plant departments with raw materials and packaging items.
• Perform routine and non-routine cleaning as required.
• Maintain warehouse and cooler cleanliness and order.
• Document, inspect and unload materials as per procedures.
• Assist other departments with cleaning or production functions.
• Convert anhydrous ammonia to Aqua ammonia.
• Convert bulk products to liquid solutions for plant use.
• Hook up and unload railcars per procedures.
• Assist inventory control by monitoring levels.
• Maintain control sheets documenting unloading of bulk items.
• Verify quantity of items on railcar and that car is empty to return to RR.
• Cross-train into other departments.
• Complete special projects as directed by supervisors or plant manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service skills

Work under minimal supervision

Task prioritization

Education

HS diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Cleaning equipment (vacuum, mop, floor scrubber)

Job description

RSYC Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids, IA 54204, USA

Description

Who we are:

Lesaffre is a key global player in the fermentation of microorganisms (yeasts and bacteria) for baking, taste, healthcare and industrial biotechnology. This story began more than 170 years ago in northern France, and, thanks to our pioneer spirit and our innovative approach, we are constantly developing.

Lesaffre's global presence includes 11,000 employees from 96 nationalities and a 3-billion euro turnover. We work with customers, partners and researchers to develop essential nutrients and bio actives that strengthen human health, optimize animal well-being and improve plant nutrition.

This role is within our Red Star Yeast team. Red Star delivers a range of high-performing yeast and related products that empower bakers and food manufacturers to create consistent, flavorful, and high-quality baked goods. Backed by Lesaffre and Archer Daniels Midland and supported by modern manufacturing facilities in Cedar Rapids, IA and Dothan, AL, our team blends global expertise with local reliability to bring trusted, innovative yeast solutions to the U.S. and Canadian markets.

What we offer:

• Day one healthcare coverage (Medical, Dental, & Vision)
• 401k with 4% match & additional discretionary employer contribution
• 11 paid holidays
• 80 hours of vacation time and 48 hours of sick time annually
• Life insurance, AD&D, Employee Assistance Program, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and more!

What you bring to the table:

The primary purpose of this position is to load out crumbled, block, or nutritional yeast trucks, supply departments with materials, maintain plant cleanliness, and unload trucks or rail cars as scheduled. As the relief operator, shifts and schedules may change to accommodate department needs and fill in for other operators. The relief operator is to have an understanding of all jobs in the General Services department. When not covering, this role follows a rotating schedule. Week 1 working hours are Tues-Fri from 6a-2p and Sun from 6a-12p. Week 2 working hours are Mon, Tues, Wed, and Fri from 6a-4p.

What you’ll do as a Relief General Services Operator:

• Demonstrates an unwavering commitment to Lesaffre's safety-first culture by strictly following all safety protocols and participating in required safety programs
• Prepare crumbled, block or nutritional yeast for shipment, load the trailers as per loading procedure, and fill out the loading paperwork.
• Supply plant departments with necessary raw materials and packaging items
• Perform routine and non-routine cleaning inside and outside the facility as required by the department master cleaning schedule and/or the General Service Supervisor or Lead Operator.
• Maintain the warehouse and cooler keeping each location clean and orderly.
• Document, inspect and unload materials as per written procedures.
• Assist other departments with cleaning or production functions.
• Convert anhydrous ammonia to Aqua ammonia.
• Convert bulk products to liquid solutions to be used in the plant.
• Hook up and unload railcars, as per written procedures.
• Assist in inventory control by monitoring levels.
• Maintain control sheets documenting unloading of all bulk items.
• Verify quantity of items on railcar; verify car is empty to return to RR.
• Cross train into other departments.
• Special projects directed by General Services Supervisor, Maintenance Manager, or Plant Manager.
• Other duties as assigned

Required qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Understanding of valves, pumps, pipes, vessels, and batch creation preferred
• Requires ability to operate cleaning equipment and supplies such as vacuum, mop, and floor scrubber
• Requires ability to operate forklift
• Requires ability to prioritize and organize tasks, and follow through to ensure completion of assignments
• Communication skills and customer service skills needed in relationships with others inside the company
• Computer proficiency is preferred
• Ability to work under minimal supervision is required
• Well organized and able to manage multiple tasks and follow through on them

Lesaffre provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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