Utility Worker

Department: Bulk Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Bridgeport, NE

Compensation: $14.50 - $17.50 / hour

Description

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Loading & unloading product, driving different equipment, helping in the warehouse, and many others. 
• Communicates with management and maintenance personnel on a timely basis to facilitate maintenance and repairs. 
• Complies with company safety policies and maintains a clean and orderly work area. 
• Complies with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) procedures including timely and accurate documentation of required SQF forms
• Other duties as assigned by the manager.

WHAT WE NEED

• Ability to become forklift certified

• Experience and ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. 
• Ability to work well with all levels of employees whether individually or in a team environment. 
• Ability to perform basic math skills. 
• Effectively communicate questions, problems and reports to co-workers, supervisory and management personnel. 
• Flexibility to accommodate unscheduled changes in duties and work overtime as needed. 
• Must display a positive attitude and work well with all levels of personnel. 

• Frequently (more than 75% of time) required to: stand and/or walk, use ladders and climb stairs, bend and stoop, reach, push/pull, kneel and crouch. Lift, carry and/or move items up to 100 pounds, without assistance; use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects, tools, or controls, to verbally communicate; and to hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. 
• Frequently exposed to a non-climate-controlled environment. 
• Frequently (more than 75% of time) exposed to dust and loud noise. 
• Frequently (more than 75% of time) exposed to machinery and mechanical, moving parts. 
• Personal protective equipment, such as hearing protection, safety glasses, hair net and food safety related items, is required. 

EXTRAS

• Employee-Owned
• Weekly Pay
• Advancement Opportunities
• Insurance coverage that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance and flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid holidays and competitive vacation/sick pay plans
• Tuition assistance program 
• Employee stock ownership program (ESOP)