Packaging Department Utility

Evansville, IN Full-time

Are you ready to be an instrumental part of our packaging department's success? We are seeking a dedicated individual to take on the role of Packaging Department where you'll have the opportunity to contribute to our dynamic team and make a real impact. If you're passionate about maintaining quality and efficiency while ensuring a safe and sanitary work environment, then this role is perfect for you.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift to move product to the designated inventory location while following safety regulations
• Learn palletizing and inventory system to ensure the pallets are placed in the correct bin location
• Use scan gun to locate the products in the warehouse
• Properly load and unload pet food, bird food and incoming ingredients
• Ensure proper rotation of all products and packing supplies by following established procedures on the product locator system while using the FIFO (First In, First Out) method
• Pick orders in an efficient, accurate manner
• Ensure all trucks are clean prior to loading
• Process paperwork for shipments
• Complete and distribute reports as required
• Monitor inventory on certain groups of items and place orders for replenishment as needed
• Receive purchase orders in our order system when product arrives
• Maintain a clean working area in accordance with daily/weekly cleaning schedule
• Participate in inventory/auditing/counting procedures, as required
• Follow established rules of conduct and maintain compliance with plant and food safety standards at all times
• Perform other duties, as assigned

Qualifications & Requirements

• High school diploma or GED

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Forklift operator experience
• Punctuality and Organization

Additional Information

• Job Type: Full-time
• Work Location: In person

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Prescription drug insurance
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Differential pay
• Hourly pay
• Overtime pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Expected hours: 40 hours per week.
• Shift: 8-hour shift

Company Overview

Midwestern Pet Foods is a fourth generation, family-owned pet food manufacturer based out of Evansville, Indiana. What started as Nunn Milling Company in 1926, Midwestern Pet Foods has now grown to operate four kitchens in the USA.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) 4% Match
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Evansville, IN 47725: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person