Forklift Operator - Second and Third Shifts

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Headquartered in Cordova, TN, Stratas Foods is a 50/50 joint venture formed in October 2008 between ACH Food Companies and Archer Daniels Midland Company. Stratas Foods is built on the combined strengths and expertise of these two great parent companies, laid down over the course of over 200 years of combined experience. Stratas will continue to build on this foundation of excellence by providing value added, branded and custom formulated fats and oils solutions to the Food Service, Food Ingredient and Retail sectors. At Stratas Foods we are committed to being the most valued supplier of fats, oils, dressings, mayonnaise and salad dressings to the private label retail bottled oils market in the United States.

Manufacturing facilities are located in Dallas and Houston, TX; Decatur and Quincy, IL; Englewood, NJ; Hillside, 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.

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, vacuuming, painting, lubrication (oiling, greasing, etc.), sample retrieval, power washing, lifting and hauling items up and down stairs, dumping of rework, operate a motorized forklift, and other duties as assigned by supervision.

1. Keep lines stocked with packaging materials so line can maintain maximum line efficiency
2. Remove finished product so line can maintain the maximum line efficiency
3. Fill out appropriate paper work required for this position
4. Knowledge of basic operation of equipment on line
5. Successfully and safely operate forklifts
6. Successfully pass the appropriate qualification test for the area in which the Production Worker is assigned

There are multiple second shift (2:30pm - 11:00pm) third shift (10:30pm - 7:00am) openings. Overtime, weekends, and some holidays will be required. Third shift runs Sunday - Thursday (plus OT).

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:

1. Be active and participate in efficiency and safety improvement teams
2. Learn and follow written rules and procedures
3. Produce accurate documentation
4. Maintain acceptable attendance
5. Must be willing and able to learn various positions
6. Must fill in when needed in temporary/permanent vacancies
7. Must adhere to and comply with all safety, food safety, environmental, GMP rules, regulations and policies

Physical Requirements : 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.

This position starts at a training rate of $20.00/hr. Once qualified, the Production Worker rate is $25.66/hr.

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, 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)

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