What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bulk Loader / Unloader position at Puratos?
Pennant Ingredients provides a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment that encourages our people to take initiatives and bring ideas that will contribute to the success of the company. Of course, Pennant Ingredients offers a competitive benefits package including healthcare, 401k with employer match, Dental, Vision, vacation, paid holidays, and training, but additionally, offers you a position that you can further develop and shape.
- Obtain daily paperwork (truck/tanker and railcar arrivals) and check with production support as well as emails.
- Receive bulks and follow the appropriate receiving procedure, this may also include releasing railcars in RailConnect.
- Receive bulk flour, sugar, oils and follow appropriate receiving protocols on the receiving paperwork.
- Report any out of specification situations to the Quality Department.
- Hold any material that does not meet specifications and inform Quality Assurance and scheduling department and wait for disposition.
- Maintain communication channels between bulk receiver, planning team and railroad in order to confirm railroad switches (email or phone).
- Overtime hours may be required based on work demand. Employee must be flexible with these hours.
- Assists in other areas in production as needed.
- Employee must follow and comply with the plants’ GMP, Food Safety and Safety Procedures. Knowledge, Skills, and Requirements
- 1-3 years forklift experience
- HS Diploma or GED
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Basic math skills, and ability to consistently read and record alphanumeric codes.
- Computer knowledge: basics skills/usage. SAP experience preferred.
- Must have good command of the English language, both written and verbal
- Ability to work collaboratively with team members, other employees, and truck drivers.
Work Environment:
- Production areas are noisy; regular use of ear plugs/muffs required.
- Safety glasses and safety footwear (steel toe, non-slip) required.
- Must be able to obtain Respirator fit qualification within 90 days of hire.
- Hair and beard nets required.
- Some areas are dusty.
- Operating forklift including repeatedly getting on and off throughout the shift.
- Lifting up to 55 lbs.
- Lifting up to 100 lbs. with assistance.
- Regular walking, standing, bending, and twisting.
- Regularly exposed to weather conditions.
Compensation:
- Hourly compensation for this position is based on skills and experience, ranging from $19.50 - $25.50
Working at Puratos USA
Grow Your Career At Puratos USA
At Puratos USA, we offer a wide range of career opportunities across our HQ, innovation centers, production facilities, and distribution sites nationwide. Our commitment to safety, health and wellbeing, collaboration, and the latest technology ensures that our employees can innovate and thrive. Headquartered in Pennsauken, NJ, with locations in Boston, Chicago, Kenosha, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, and Seattle, we create pathways for career development and impactful contributions within the company, industry, and the communities we operate in.
We are a People First organization driven by our values and Puratos magic culture. Join us to drive positive change through food innovation for good.
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This is Puratos
At Puratos, we create innovative food solutions for the health and well-being of people everywhere. As the global leader in bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients, we help our customers to be successful with their business, by turning technologies and experiences from food cultures around the world into new opportunities. We are more than 10.000 employees in over 80 countries and a consolidated turnover of 3 billion euros (in 2023). Our passion for innovation, a pioneering spirit and the unique Puratos culture drive our solid growth and vision for the future This, along with our commitment to our local communities, is what makes working at Puratos so magical.
Salary : $20 - $26
