Role Summary:

To be able to perform all duties such as opening boxes, date coding products, packaging, and palletizing. In addition, to be able to research inventory shortages and report findings to Lead or Supervisor. 

Compensation: Starting at $21/hour

This position is on Weekend Shift: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 5am-6:30pm

Key Responsibilities:

Standard Work:

    • Accurately follow instructions from Lead to pull product from the freezer to the VAC to date code.

• Unstack boxes, open and restack boxes.

• Efficiently date code product, assist boxers if product is overflowing in the turntable, and palletize.

• Unload product and verify counts for accuracy.

• Knowledge of current label machine and how to change the labels and ribbons when needed.

• Knowledge of current box taper and how to change the tape when needed.

• Accurately operate RF Scanning equipment to assure correct counts.

• Knowledge of RedZone and all functions that is required per order.

• Knowledge of operating a pallet jack and motorized pallet jack. Must follow all safety procedures.

• When building pallets be able to verify product count and product before wrapping the finished pallet.

• Put product away in the freezer properly.

• Properly load trailers and make sure all paperwork associated with the load has been completed and signed.

• Prior to loading the trailer, check for cleanliness, damages and make sure the reefer is on. If the reefer is not on, immediately notify the Lead or Supervisor.

• Clean and sweep VAC center floors. Vacuum underneath the conveyors. Dispose of used shrink-wrap into proper receptacles throughout the shift and at the end of day.

• Have knowledge of squid ink printers and programming correct use by dates.

  Compliance and Safety:

• Cooperate with all aspects of the E.A. Sween Company safety program.

• Fulfill all regulatory requirements and documentation.

• Operate loading equipment in a safe manner.

Continuous Improvement:

• Maintain a clean and compliant facility

Required Qualifications:

A. Ability to professionally and effectively communicate with team members

B. Ability to work 30-40 (full time} hours per week with some flexibility of hours required to ensure coverage

C. Able to use various equipment including but not limited to iPad and pallet jack.

Preferred Qualifications:

A. Previous warehouse/loader experience.

B. High school diploma or GED.

C. Valid driver's license for the state of Minnesota

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

A. Must be able to repetitively lift/carry up to 50 pounds

B. Bend, turn, twist, reach out, reach overhead, and lift overhead

C. Pull and push up to 5,000 pounds with the assistance of a pallet jack

D. Work in a widely varying temperature environment indoors between 30° to 50°.