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2nd Shift Forklift Operator / Material Handler
Louisa Food Products, Inc. • Saint Louis, MO 63112 • Posted 21 days ago
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In-person • Full-time • $20.00-$21.00/hr • Entry Level
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Louisa Food Products, Inc. is seeking a Forklift Operator / Warehouse Material Handler for its second shift. This role involves a variety of duties associated with food processing, assembling, and packaging operations, working in a fast-paced environment and cold freezer storage area. The position offers a starting salary of $20.00 per hour, with the potential to move to $21.00 per hour after one year, along with semi-annual bonuses and other bonus programs.
Responsibilities
- Receiving, storage, handling, and shipping a variety of products and ingredients.
- Supply Production Department with required materials/ingredients.
- Maintain neat/clean storage areas where assigned.
- Job location may shift from dry goods storage to cooler to freezer storage.
- Complete paperwork correctly.
- Some overtime may be required on short notice.
- Aware of teamwork and work effectively as part of a team.
Qualifications
Required
- Good basic math skills.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
- HS Diploma/GED preferred but not required.
- One year of stand-up deep reach forklift experience.
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Able to work independently or effectively in a team environment.
- Lifting sometimes up to 80 lbs. maximum. Post-employment physical functional test will be required.
- Must be detail oriented.
- Excellent punctuality and attendance is a must.
Full Job Description
2nd shift Forklift Operator / Warehouse Material Handler
Louisa Food Products, Inc. is searching for one (1) Forklift Operator / Material Handler to work in our Warehouse for its second shift. The individual in this position will perform a variety of duties associated with food processing assembling and packaging operations. This is a very fast paced position and it is working in a cold freezer storage area. Starting salary $20.00 per hour with the ability to move to $21.00 per hour in 1 year. All Material Handlers will also be eligible for semi-annual bonuses after 1 year, as well as other bonus programs.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties include, but will not be limited to:
+ Receiving, storage, handling, and shipping a variety of products and ingredients.
+ Supply Production Department with required materials/ingredients.
+ Must maintain neat/clean storage areas where assigned.
+ Job location may shift from dry goods storage to cooler to freezer storage. Must be prepared to be assigned and work in all areas of shipping/receiving/warehousing.
+ It's very important to complete paperwork correctly in this position. Must be able to write and communicate in English.
+ Some overtime may be required on short notice.
+ It is very important for this position to be aware of teamwork.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT
+ Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time.
+ Must be able to work with forklift, electric pallet "jacks", deep reach trucks, and hand "jacks".
+ Physical functional test required. Lifting sometimes up to 80 lbs. maximum.
+ Safety awareness is essential.
+ Constant exposure to variable temperatures including very hot and very cold temperatures.
+ Floors are wet and slippery, proper footwear must be worn.
+ The plant is very noisy, company provided safety hearing plugs must be worn at all times.
COMPETENCIES
+ Makes sound decisions based on supervisor guidance.
+ Works in an organized manner to meet daily goals.
+ Able to accept feedback and modify behavior accordingly.
+ Self-motivated and continuously looking to improve.
+ Responsible for work done and focused on improving.
+ Clearly communicates to others and actively listens.
+ Builds partnerships for teamwork.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
+ Must have good basic math skills.
+ Must have basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
+ HS Diploma/GED preferred but not required.
+ One (1) year of stand-up deep reach forklift experience.
+ Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
+ Able to work independently or effectively in a team environment.
+ Lifting sometimes up to 80 lbs. maximum. Post-employment physical functional test will be required.
+ Must be detail oriented.
+ Excellent punctuality and attendance is a must.
GREAT BENEFITS
+ Bonus Programs
+ Health
+ HSA
+ Dental
+ Vision
+ Short Term Disability
+ Life Insurance
+ 401(k) and Profit Sharing
+ Paid Vacation
+ Paid Holidays
+ Paid Personal Days
+ Discounted Louisa Frozen Pasta Products
Louisa Food Products, Inc. is searching for one (1) Forklift Operator / Material Handler to work in our Warehouse for its second shift. The individual in this position will perform a variety of duties associated with food processing assembling and packaging operations. This is a very fast paced position and it is working in a cold freezer storage area. Starting salary $20.00 per hour with the ability to move to $21.00 per hour in 1 year. All Material Handlers will also be eligible for semi-annual bonuses after 1 year, as well as other bonus programs.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties include, but will not be limited to:
+ Receiving, storage, handling, and shipping a variety of products and ingredients.
+ Supply Production Department with required materials/ingredients.
+ Must maintain neat/clean storage areas where assigned.
+ Job location may shift from dry goods storage to cooler to freezer storage. Must be prepared to be assigned and work in all areas of shipping/receiving/warehousing.
+ It's very important to complete paperwork correctly in this position. Must be able to write and communicate in English.
+ Some overtime may be required on short notice.
+ It is very important for this position to be aware of teamwork.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT
+ Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time.
+ Must be able to work with forklift, electric pallet "jacks", deep reach trucks, and hand "jacks".
+ Physical functional test required. Lifting sometimes up to 80 lbs. maximum.
+ Safety awareness is essential.
+ Constant exposure to variable temperatures including very hot and very cold temperatures.
+ Floors are wet and slippery, proper footwear must be worn.
+ The plant is very noisy, company provided safety hearing plugs must be worn at all times.
COMPETENCIES
+ Makes sound decisions based on supervisor guidance.
+ Works in an organized manner to meet daily goals.
+ Able to accept feedback and modify behavior accordingly.
+ Self-motivated and continuously looking to improve.
+ Responsible for work done and focused on improving.
+ Clearly communicates to others and actively listens.
+ Builds partnerships for teamwork.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
+ Must have good basic math skills.
+ Must have basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
+ HS Diploma/GED preferred but not required.
+ One (1) year of stand-up deep reach forklift experience.
+ Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
+ Able to work independently or effectively in a team environment.
+ Lifting sometimes up to 80 lbs. maximum. Post-employment physical functional test will be required.
+ Must be detail oriented.
+ Excellent punctuality and attendance is a must.
GREAT BENEFITS
+ Bonus Programs
+ Health
+ HSA
+ Dental
+ Vision
+ Short Term Disability
+ Life Insurance
+ 401(k) and Profit Sharing
+ Paid Vacation
+ Paid Holidays
+ Paid Personal Days
+ Discounted Louisa Frozen Pasta Products
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