4:15 PM until Production finishesOUR TEAM IS OUR BEST ASSETAbout West Liberty FoodsWest Liberty Foods manufactures hundreds of meat and poultry products that can be found in well-known grocery stores and top restaurant chains nationwide. We are The Surprisingly Big Company®, and we're right in your backyard.Build your career with West Liberty Foods and be a part of an exciting, collaborative team environment! We are currently hiring for:Job Title: Receiving LeadJob Summary: Receiving Lead is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Receiving area during assigned shift, as well as coordinating and monitoring the needs of the production lines. The Receiving Lead will maintain a safe environment-compliant with all company standards. The Receiving Lead will also serve as a backup for the Receiving Clerk, assisting with the clerical functions of the shipping area. This includes handling documentation for all shipments and receivables and ensuring accurate billing for all items shipped out and received.Job Responsibilities
- Assist Receiving Supervisor by leading team in their daily duties
- Ensure proper receiving and movement of raw products/supplies to assist in the production process
- Unload and/or load trailers
- Deliver or route materials to correct departments
- Storing product in appropriate storage areas
- Use of hand trucks, conveyor, sorting bins, and pallet jack
- Regularly use box knife to open boxes and packages
- Record and communicate shipment data such as weight, charges, damages, and discrepancies
- Assist shift supervisor as needed
- Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements
- Must be able to communicate effectively (written and verbal) in English
- Must have basic computer operational skills
- Must be able to obtain forklift/pallet jack certification from WLF
- Must be able to take ownership of responsibilities
- Must take initiative and be proactive
- Must have basic math skills
- Must be a team player
- Must be safety, quality, and efficiency minded
Physical Requirements
- Exposure to cold (< 40 degrees)
- Heavy lifting (31-50 lbs.)
- Computer usage
- Documenting information
- Forklift/PIT operation
- Bending/kneeling
- Cutting and sharp object use
- Reaching
- Prolonged standing for consecutive hours
- Pushing/pulling
- Body twisting
- Extensive fine motor movements
- Contact with raw meat
Preferred Experience:
- Experience in food manufacturing or processing a plus.
West Liberty Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. West Liberty Foods is committed to providing all team members with predictable work schedules that accommodate the universal need to spend time away from work to rest, relax, and spend time with family and friends. However, as a food manufacturer, West Liberty Foods is responsible for producing perishable products. To help ensure that our food products meet the quality and safety standards our customers expect, team members may, at times, be asked or expected to work overtime, weekends, or holidays. West Liberty Foods remains committed to its overtime, weekend, and holiday pay policies, and will schedule team members for those hours on a volunteer-first basis, whenever possible.To be considered an applicant for this position, you must apply online on our career site. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor 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 contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)