Location: Carrington,ND, USA
Business Unit Description:
8th Avenue Food & Provisions is a growing organization made up of businesses that produce and sell quality products including pasta, peanut butter, granola, and fruit and nut trail mixes to retail, foodservice and ingredient customers. The company was formed in October 2018 through a combination of Post Holdings private brands businesses and is owned by Post Holdings and funds affiliated with Thomas H. Lee Partners, L.P. (THL), a private equity firm.
Responsibilities:Dakota Growers started out as a grower-owned cooperative built by farmers in the early 1990s and today we are the third largest pasta manufacturer in North America. Our entrepreneurial spirit drives our innovative culture and passion to bring premium quality pasta to your table. At Dakota Growers, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic, challenging and inspiring environment in one of our state-of-the-art food manufacturing facilities.
Our employees well-being comes first. Thats why we offer excellent wages and a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid vacation and holidays, healthcare, dental and vision insurance, short-/long-term disability, company-paid life insurance, 401(k) with up to 6% company match, and annual incentives.
Position Summary:
This position provides support for continuous training of forklift operators and assists with all warehouse operations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Promote and demonstrate forklift procedures and assist with development of forklift operators during their shift. Assist in the development, preparation and delivery of food safety, safety, and warehouse operations training. Conducts training and testing of department personnel on safety and forklift operations
Report safety, sanitation, forklift operation, and process issues to the Warehouse Lead and immediately coach forklift operators as these issues happen. Assist with warehouse operations as directed by the Warehouse Lead and communicate with other departments when assistance is needed
Promote all company safety, food safety, and employee policies and procedures and participate in departmental Safety and Food Safety audits
Ensure that all packaging supplies and finished goods are rotated and consolidated. Provide clerical shipping support for the department as needed
Assist with inventory cycle counts as needed
Fills in for the Warehouse Lead, builds DOs, ship loads in system, cut seals and seal trailers if needed
Partner with company leadership to proactively identify and execute on continuous improvement opportunities in the areas of: safety, food safety, quality, productivity, and sanitation
Other duties, as assigned
Education and Experience Required:
Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution
3+ years experience operating a forklift
Must have experience adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing whole numbers
Previous experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
Must be able to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed
Previous experience in a food manufacturing facility
Must be able to operate the Aerial lift when needed
Must be able to handle multiple priorities with professionalism in a fast-paced work environment while maintaining safety and quality
Previous leadership; ability to lead, direct and motivate others as necessary
Physical Requirements: Qualified candidates must be able to perform the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation:
Must be able to climb on and off a ladder for 3+ hours per shift
Must be able to work in a dusty, high heat/humid environment for 3+ hours per shift
Must be able to work in a confined space for 3+ hours per shift
Must be able to lift up-to 100 pounds for 3+ hours per shift with team member assistance
Must be able to push, pull, simple grasping, 3+ hours per shift
Must be able to perform fine manipulation and feel for 6+ hours per shift
Must be able to balance, bend, crouch, stoop and kneel for 3+ hours per shift
Must be able to lift up-to 34 pounds independently for 6+ hours per shift
Must be able to reach above shoulders for 3+ hours per shift
Must be able to operate foot pedals for 6+ hours per shift
Must be able to sit, stand, and walk for 6+ hours per shift
Must be able to express or exchange ideas by means of spoken or written word and be able to make fine distinctions in sound
Must be able to distinguish object or equipment visually