Packaging and Forklift Operator

Who is Didion?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8Gx2RWYSYY

Hours: Monday - Thursday 3pm-1:30am.

Starting wage: $22 per hour, $2 shift premium for 2nd shift.

• Excellent benefits
• Generous BONUS structure
• Referral BONUSES
• Opportunity to grow within the organization

Responsibilities:

• Proactively monitor the packing equipment operator interface and DCS system to anticipate needs and quickly resolve any issues.
• Promptly perform basic trouble shooting and basic maintenance if needed of pack line machinery which could relate to jammed bags, improper sealed bags, rejected bags, jammed palletizer, etc.
• Support warehouse operations to include forklift operations, loading and unloading shipments as needed.
• Provide basic quality checks of product before shipping to customers to include pulling samples for final product testing to be delivered to quality lab.
• Ensure final paperwork and computer data entry for shipped loads is completed promptly and correctly.
• Commitment to do deep cleaning of lines once orders are fulfilled and/or during breaks between production schedules.
• A proactive commitment to growing and expanding skill set through training and education leading toward higher level of responsibility or growth into a new role.

REQUIREMENTS to help ensure success include:

• High School Graduate, GED, or equivalent experience. Technical school certificate or degree in related field a plus, but not required.
• Basic driving skills required; forklift driving experience a plus.
• General computer competency required.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment, in particular a food safe environment, a plus.
• Ability to work autonomously using critical thinking, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills to complete assigned tasks safely without supervision.
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently in order to communicate effectively with team members in a professional manner within and external to pack department.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIROMENTAL FACTORS

• Must be able to work in environmental factors that include noise, dust, hot weather, and cold weather.
• Must be able to lift 55 pounds.
• Must be able to ascend and descend stairs, ladders, and gangways on a frequent basis and be able to work while standing on a continuous basis.
• Ability to safely work aloft (heights over 20') including ladders, man lifts, harnesses, equipment tops and scaffolding.
• Ability to enter confined spaces, following all safety procedures, while in performance of job duties.
• Must be able to communicate by using and hearing 2-way radio.
• Have dexterity and ability to maneuver equipment in tight working spaces.

Didion Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We urge all qualified applicants to apply for this position. Selection will be based on qualifications as they relate to position requirements without regard to race, color, national origin, religion sex, age, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected class.

Didion uses the eVerify system to confirm eligibility to work in the United States.