Marlen International (“Marlen”) has been trusted by the world’s leading food brands for over 65 years. Located in Riverside, MO., Marlen is recognized as a global manufacturer of highly engineered food processing equipment and systems that designs and builds innovative solutions for the food processing industry. We have an immediate opening for a Shop Helper to support our Solutions Center in our Riverside, MO facility.

This position description identifies the major responsibilities of this job. It does not include all aspects of the position such as the potential additional duties assigned by supervisors and the requirement for flexibility in helping others for the company's overall benefit.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for the general cleanliness and upkeep of the Solution Center and surrounding areas. The assembly and readiness of equipment related to application testing may also be required as required. Therefore, some technical aptitude and mechanical skills would be helpful but not required.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist Solution Center Manager with preparation of demo equipment for testing according to customer/application requirements and Demo Readiness Checklist(s).

• Maintain a clean, orderly and sanitary Solution Center and adjacent supporting areas.

• Clean demo equipment and associated tools and components in a timely manner pre- and post-demonstration.

• Monitor stock and fulfillment of solution center supplies (hairnets, beard nets, shoe covers, gloves, cleaning chemicals, dish soaps, hand sanitizers, cleaning brushes, brooms, packaging supplies, shipping supplies, etc.)

• Assist in organizing storage of inedible proteins/test media after completion of demo, FAT or product development tests and manage disposal for rendering or garbage.

• Assist In documenting, preparing, and crating equipment for shipping to in-plant customer demonstrations.

• Maintain demo area including organization of equipment and accessories and report any issues to Solution Center Manager.

• Clean and inspect equipment prior to shipping to customer locations and upon return to Riverside.

• Support service and engineering (when requested) with FAT activities, including cleaning, raw material preparation, etc.

• Monitor and maintain stationary building mechanicals in relation to solution center operation.

• Preparation of equipment and accessories for display at tradeshows and exhibitions as needed.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Excellent attitude and ability to work in a team-oriented environment.

• Technical aptitude and mechanical abilities would be desired but not a requirement.

• Considerable physical activity including heavy lifting, pushing or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds

• Ability to work in an environment involving exposure to potentially dangerous chemicals that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment

• Ability to work in cold and wet environments for extended periods

• Ability to understand both verbal and written instructions

• Ability to maintain professionalism in high stress situations

• Ability to be certified for and drive a forklift

OTHER

Physical and Environmental Requirements: While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, sit, squat, crawl, climb, and work at heights. The employee is constantly required to walk and do repetitious turning and twisting with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally reach high and low and lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.

Work environment includes industrial manufacturing. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Temperatures vary from cool to hot as production area is not completely temperature controlled and work may be performed in cold room environment.

Perks and why you should apply:

• Competitive wages with growth opportunity.

• Shared company-paid premium health benefits with buy-up options.

• Company-paid Teladoc telemedicine (general medicine) program.

• Company paid Long-term Disability Plan and Basic Life and AD&D.

• 401(k) employer matching plan.

• Three weeks of paid leave and 10 paid holidays.

• Educational Assistance Program that pays for job-related tuition assistance, training, course registration and exam fees (up to $5,250 per calendar year per eligibility requirements).

• Company discount program for you and your family (e.g., concerts, sporting events, health and wellness, travel, gifts and more!).

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that assists with guidance on childcare, financial planning, pet care and more.

• Driven Team Members: We have a cross-functional, collaborative environment, focused on delivering results.

• Customer-centric: We have long-standing valued customers and differentiate ourselves by providing them with exceptional services.

• Culture: We are driven by our number one asset our employees, and their successes!

Marlen International (“Marlen”) maintains a drug-free workplace is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and other characteristics protected by law. The "EEO is the Law" poster is available at: https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should email brian.stewart@marlen.com to request accommodation. In addition to federal law requirements, Marlen complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Marlen participates in E-Verify.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Describe your experience operating a forklift and or scissor lift.
• Provide your desired hourly pay rate.
• Describe your mechanical ability and experience setting up food processing equipment.
• Describe your experience performing housekeeping and sanitation tasks.

Work Location: In person