Material Handling

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Safely operate tow motor, forklift, clamp truck forklift, straight forklift, label lift, or floor jack in both warehouse and production areas
• Scan materials and enter data when required
• Supply production lines in a timely manner
• Run scrap reports and consolidate label supplies as needed
• Assure Stock Rotation (First In, First Out) system is followed
• Visually inspect raw materials for damage, contamination, or discoloration
• Collect resin samples from rail cars and bulk trucks
• Complete assigned paperwork correctly and accurately
• Adhere to all Business Operating Standards (BOS) and SAP standards and activities
• Document incoming shipments and movements as required
• Comply with all safety policies and procedures
• Maintain housekeeping and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards
• Attend all required training sessions and weekly team meetings
• Communicate effectively and appropriately with Production, Quality, and Group Leaders
• Other jobs as assigned by supervisor

Requirements

• 18 years old
• Previous experience in a distribution center environment, helpful
• Be a team player with an ability to work well with others
• Ability to stand continuously for long periods of time, up to the whole shift
• Ability to move and/or lift up to 75 pounds on a continuous basis for 100% of working hours
• Ability to frequently lift cartons above (up to 8 feet overhead) or below shoulder level
• Ability to push, pull, bend, twist, squat, climb, kneel, crouch, crawl, and/or stoop on a repetitive basis
• Ability to utilize hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity, including grasping and holding
• Maintain flexibility regarding job assignments, including working overtime as needed
• Pass a background check and drug test

Machine Operator

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe and healthy workplace for everyone and adheres to all safety policies/procedures and incorporate safety and health in all job's duties/tasks
• Report any conditions or practices that may adversely affect employee safety or food safety/quality to management immediately
• Attend and actively participate in safety meetings/trainings and actively engage in continuous improvement efforts
• Ensure regulatory compliance at all times
• Run, clean & conduct preventive maintenance (PM) and troubleshoot extended run fillers
• Follows all SOP's for Production/Sanitation
• Accurately maintain all required documentation in real time
• Proactively plans and leads changeover activities for fillers and date coding, making sure the appropriate Supervisor is aware of the resources (mechanics, materials), and communications needed
• Alerts the Supervisor when mechanical problems occur
• Ensure GMP and Sanitation practices are maintained
• Ensure S-Max targets and material shrinkage targets are met
• Maintain active communication with Pasteurizer Operators to ensure an efficient operation
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 2 years of experience operating machinery and handling GMP's and product specifications
• Experience in SPC (weight control)
• Ability to read, communicate, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one or in small groups
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance
• Ability to problem solve involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
• Ability to work independently and work with others
• Basic computer skills

Why Kable Staffing?

• Weekly Pay
• Exclusive Access Opportunities to V.I.P. Vault
• Day 1 Benefits
• Various Bonus Opportunities
• Eligibility for Employee of the Month Rewards

About The Kable Group

For over 50 years, The Kable Group has been committed to connecting candidates looking for reliable work opportunities with companies in need of workforce solutions. We leverage our expertise in core industries to ensure that the needs of our clients and our candidates alike are satisfied. Whether it’s a professional position, skilled labor need, or an education opportunity, The Kable Group’s suite of solutions caters to finding the right fit, every time.

At the Kable Group, we do not just accept diversity — we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it. Read our full diversity statement on our website: kablestaffing.com

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive and the employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required.

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Job Types: Full-time, Temp-to-hire

Pay: $17.25 - $19.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Double time pay

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• GMP: 2 years (Preferred)
• Machine Operating: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person