Warehouse Operator - 2nd shift

West Liberty Foods; Noordwes; On-site; ZAR 15 000 - 25 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and collaborative team at a leading food manufacturer, where you can build your career as a Warehouse Operator. This role involves operating machinery and forklifts, ensuring safety and efficiency in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will possess basic computer and math skills, be team-oriented, and have a keen eye for detail. You will play a crucial role in inventory control and documentation, contributing to the quality and safety of our food products. If you're ready to embrace a rewarding opportunity with predictable work schedules and a commitment to teamwork, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• 1 to 6 months of similar experience required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for operating machinery and forklifts safely.
• Perform inventory control and documentation tasks.

Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Team Player

Basic Math Skills

Forklift Operation

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Pallet Jack

Forklift

Job description

Description

OUR TEAM IS OUR BEST ASSET

About West Liberty Foods

West Liberty Foods manufactures hundreds of meat and poultry products that can be found in well-known grocery stores and top restaurant chains nationwide. 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 environment!

We are currently hiring for:

Job Title Warehouse Operator

Job Summary: Warehouse Operator position is responsible for operating a machine/forklifts in a safe and cost effective manner according to company standards.

Job Responsibilities

• Inventory Control


• Documentation


• Set Up/Tare down/Inventory


• Scanner Use: Scan-As-You-Go Processing


• Operator Dumpers/Equipment


• Other duties as assigned

Job Requirements

• 1 to 6 months of similar experience is required.


• Must have basic computer operational skills


• Must be a team player


• Must have basic math skills


• Must be safety, quality, and efficiency minded.


• Pallet jack and forklift experience is a plus.


• Ability to work in varying temperature conditions.


• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds including above head and below the waist.


• Ability to stand for long periods.


• Must be able to work at line speed with the ability to make coordinated hand and finger movements.


• Must be able to work overtime and/or weekends as needed.


• Experience in food manufacturing or processing a plus.


• Ability to perform basic math.


• Must be able to become certified on equipment including powered industrial truck or forklift if needed.


• Ability to adjust quickly to changing demands.


• Must be able to problem solve.


• Candidates must successfully pass post-offer/pre-employment drug test, background screen and physical.

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.

To be considered an applicant for this position, you must apply online on our career site.

Qualifications

Education

High School (preferred)

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