Warehouse Operator - 1st Shift

West Liberty Foods; Tremonton (UT); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Prescription coverage

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Short-term disability

FSAs/HSAs

401(k) retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Educational assistance

Discount benefits

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

West Liberty Foods, L.L.C. in Tremonton, UT is hiring a Warehouse Operator to move product using powered industrial trucks. The role includes safety inspections, scanning transactions, picking fresh and frozen items, and loading/unloading trucks with documentation.

Requires 1+ year related experience and the ability to obtain certification. Starting wage is $20.85 per hour with no shift premium. Candidates must be able to work overtime/weekends as needed and pass post-offer screenings.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of related experience preferred in food manufacturing.
• Experience operating powered industrial trucks and forklifts.
• Must be able to become certified on equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Operate powered industrial truck and forklift safely.
• Conduct pre-operational inspections of equipment.
• Use a scanner and process transactions.
• Pick fresh and frozen products as required.
• Load/unload trucks and complete documentation.
• Maintain good housekeeping and perform pallet repairs.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Independent work

Math skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Where Your Career Becomes Family

About West Liberty Foods

Our mission is to be a leading food manufacturer by converting needs, ideas and expertise into value for our members, business partners and consumers.

West Liberty Foods manufactures hundreds of meat and poultry products that can be found in well-known grocery stores and top restaurant chains nationwide. Recognized as one of the top protein processors in North America, we have the capacity to produce over 650 million pounds of food products per year across our facilities. We are The Surprisingly Big Company, and we're right in your backyard.

Build your career with West Liberty Foods and be a part of an exciting, collaborative team that becomes family!

Opportunity Overview

Job Title

Warehouse Operator

Location

Tremonton, UT

Shift

1st

Starting Base Hourly Wage

$20.85 per hour

Shift Premium

None

Job Summary

Warehouse Operator is responsible for operating the powered industrial truck and forklift to move product, equipment, or materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for operating a powered industrial truck and forklift safely.
• Responsible for pre-operational inspections of the powered industrial truck and forklift.
• Operate a scanner and learn the required transaction process.
• Responsible for picking both fresh and frozen products.
• Responsible for loading and unloading trucks along with completing the necessary documentation.
• Maintenance and good housekeeping duties.
• Responsible for cooler and freezer operations.
• Repair and sort pallets as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of related experience is preferred. Experience in food manufacturing or processing is a plus. Previous experience operating a powered industrial truck and/or forklift.
• Age: Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States; no sponsorships are available.
• Certification: Must be able to become certified on operating equipment including powered industrial trucks and forklift.
• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Skills: Must be able to problem solve and perform basic math. Must be able to work independently without constant supervision. Must have good attention to detail.
• Physical Abilities:
  • Ability to stand for long periods.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, including above the head and below the waist.
• Environmental: Ability to work in varying temperature conditions including cold temperatures.
• Flexibility: Must be able to work overtime and/or weekends as needed. Ability to adjust quickly to changing demands.
• Compliance: Must practice good personal hygiene. Candidates must successfully pass a post-offer/pre-employment drug test, background screen, physical and E-Verify.

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Liberty Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

West Liberty Foods is committed to providing all team members with predictable work schedules that accommodate the universal need to spend time away from work to rest, relax, and spend time with family and friends. However, as a food manufacturer, West Liberty Foods is responsible for producing perishable products. To help ensure that our food products meet the quality and safety standards our customers expect, team members may, at times, be asked or expected to work overtime, weekends, or holidays. West Liberty Foods remains committed to its overtime, weekend, and holiday pay policies, and will schedule team members for those hours on a volunteer-first basis, whenever possible.

The following benefits are available:

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription Coverage
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Educational Assistance Program
• Discount Benefits
• Additional Voluntary Benefits