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Louisa Food Products, Inc. 1st Shift Fork Lift Driver - Valmeyer/Rock City IL in Valmeyer, United States

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

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