Stratas Foods is hiring: Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift in Nashville
Stratas Foods, Nashville, TN, US
Job Description
2nd Shift!
Looking for people to become a part of a great team and company!
FULL TIME JOB OPPORTUNITY WITH VERY COMPETITIVE BENEFITS!
- We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance plus voluntary benefits on day one of employment!
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fitness reimbursement
- College tuition reimbursement
- 401(k) Match up to 5%
- Vacation, holiday, bereavement, and jury duty pay
MANDATORY OVERTIME MAY BE REQUIRED SOME WEEKS
Stratas Foods LLC is the leading supplier of fats and oils to the Foodservice, Food Ingredients and Retail Private Label markets in North America and is a producer of quality bulk and packaged dressings, mayonnaise and sauces. Stratas Foods was formed in October 2008 as a 50/50 joint venture between ACH Food Companies (ACH) and Archer Daniels Midland (ADM).
Manufacturing facilities are located in Dallas and Houston, TX; Decatur and Quincy, IL; Englewood, NJ; Fresno, CA; Nashville, TN; and Valdosta, GA. Corporate offices are located in Memphis, TN. We are committed to maintaining a progressive workplace by utilizing the ideas, skills and talents of all of our employees. We strive to make Stratas Foods a great place to work and are building a team capable of meeting our business goals.
Job Description
Qualified candidates must be able to perform a variety of jobs, tasks, or duties as required; and must be able to work their bid shift, overtime, and weekends as required.
The tasks required, but not limited to, are general housekeeping, clean up, sweeping, lifting, dump scrap, operate a motorized forklift, prepare finished packaging, wrap finished product and other duties as assigned by supervision.
Must be trained and certified on the forklift.
Follow standard pre-op and operating procedures.
Proficient in the operation of the stretch wrappers.
Report any unsafe conditions to the supervisor.
Must be proficient with a forklift on all operations lines.
Load trucks in the prescribed manner.
Must demonstrate the ability to complete and make changes to pick sheets.
Communicate with visitors and customers in a professional manner.
Must have basic operation and repair knowledge of roll up doors.
Must be able to understand the inventory procedure.
Trained and able to demonstrate pallet transfer operations.
Must demonstrate the ability to reconcile finished product.
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Related Experience: Previous relevant experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
Equipment/Software Skills: Basic computer knowledge - data entry
Competencies:
- Be active and participate in efficiency and safety improvement teams
- Learn and follow written rules and procedures
- Produce accurate documentation
- Maintain acceptable attendance
- Must be willing and able to learn various positions
- Must fill in when needed in temporary/permanent vacancies
- Must adhere to and comply with all safety, food safety, environmental, GMP rules, regulations and policies
Additional Information
Physical: Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds, climb stairs, lift, bend, kneel, stand for long periods of time, work in confined spaces, and work with heights
Sensory:
Mental/Reasoning:
Starting Pay: $19 plus shift differential
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
Stratas Foods is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee in any manner prohibited by law, including but not limited to, on the basis of race or color, religion, gender, age, genetic information, national origin/ancestry, mental or physical disability, family status/marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, and any other legally protected status.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision-The Employer will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Employer’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Stratas Foods Applicant Request for Accommodation Form: https://www.stratasfoods.com/compliance
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