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1st Shift Fork Lift Driver - Valmeyer/Rock City IL
Verified Pay | $19.40 per hour |
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Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
Location | Valmeyer, Illinois |
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Job Description
GREAT FOR SOUTH COUNTY ST LOUIS OR COLUMBIA AREA IL WORKERS
LOCATED IN VALMEYER, IL - ROCK CITY CAVE SYSTEM
SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE! STARTING WAGE $19.40/HOUR
Louisa Food Products, Inc. is searching for one (1) Fork Lift Driver / Material Handler to work in our Warehouse for its first shift. The Material Handler in our Warehouse 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 $19.40 per hour. All Fork Lift Drivers / 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.
- Must maintain neat/clean storage areas where assigned.
- 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.
- Saturday work is required 4 times per year for inventory.
- 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 stand-up forklift experience.
- 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 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 including SIGN ON BONUS
- 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