Welder

Food Production position with a local company that is GROWING! Excellent opportunity to make up to $20/hr in your first two years of employment! Entry level candidates will be considered, reliable transportation & license required as well as verifiable work history.

1st & 2nd Shift Production Position, $16/hr, 7am-3: 30pm / 2: 30-11pm

Job Title: Production

Job Description / Duties

Perform unskilled and semi-skilled procedures in the process of manufacturing food product ingredients.

Loading and unloading of materials

Packaging of finished products

Operate forklift and material handling equipment

Cleaning of machines and facilities

Employees holding this position play a critical role in food defense and food safety. It is the responsibility of the employee to alert upper management to any food safety issues or concerns that they may encounter.

Basic Qualifications - Required:

Must be able to understand & follow basic instructions, possess basic math skills & participate in team discussions& activities as well as work alone.

Must be able to receive, understand & follow safety training instruction in operation of machinery, use of chemicals & operation of forklifts.

Required Knowledge:

High school degree or GED

Prior fork lift certification

Required Physical Abilities:

Repetitive lifting of 50 to 80 pounds in the form of bags, boxes and six gallon buckets.

Employee will be exposed to a wet environment when washing equipment. The clean and sanitized environment requires use special clothing and protective gear. Employee will handle hazardous cleaning chemicals.

Employee must be able to climb stairs in production rooms for access to machinery.

Required Competencies: Communication

Communicates clearly; avoids use of inappropriate words and language.

Asks clarifying questions when necessary to gain complete understanding.

Dependability

Arrives to, departs work at scheduled times & works within company guidelines

Accountability

Accepts responsibility for assigned tasks.

Works productively without direct supervision.

Initiative & Determination

Persists until completing tasks and/or assignments.

Pursues assignments with energy, drive, and a need to finish and be successful

Teamwork

Takes advantage of opportunities to earn the trust and confidence of others.

Contributes to building strong morale and team spirit.

Dress code / PPE:

Company will provide hairnets, beard nets and slip resistant steel-toed boots (need to provide shoe size) as well as uniforms.