Location: Troy,AL, USA
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:Duties and Responsibilities:
Operates forklift to load, unload, and transfer products, pallets, boxes, and other materials. Operates other equipment for shipping, as needed
Unloads and loads products into trucks and/or railcars according to shipping schedule
Maintains accurate inventory while storing and loading. Practices first in/first out
Monitors all equipment for wear and potential damage, performs related preventative maintenance as required
Maintains Master Sanitation Schedules and other HAACP documentation. Performs scheduled cleaning of equipment
Re-palletizes and reworks products. Prepares product for regrind process
Maintains safety and quality in a high paced environment
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 be able to work weekends, holidays and overtime as needed
Preferred Education, Experience, and Skills:
High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution
Previous experience operating a forklift
Previous experience in a food manufacturing facility
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