This position sets up and operates equipment that mixes and blends ingredients used in the manufacturing of pasta products. Operates and monitors pasta processing equipment and raw material handling systems. Maintains safe and sanitary conditions of the production areas. Heavy lifting and forklift experience required. Employee Type: Full time Location: ND Grand Forks Job Type: Production Group Job Posting Title: Mixer/Material Handler (Forklift) - Days Job Description: Schedule: Rotating A/B Schedule: (3) days one week and (4) days the next, 12 hour shift, 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with match, STD/LTD/AD&D/Life, HSA, FSA, EAP, Hospital indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity and Fraud Protection Plan, Legal, and Critical Illness. Salary: $22.50 per hour. Location: Grand Forks, ND Essential Duties & Responsibilities 1. Calibrates and maintains ingredient feeders. 2. Completes changeover calibrations. 3. Completes a full range for paper work to record food production process. 4. Empties, fills, and maintains additive levels for feeder equipment. This requires handling 100-pound bags of additives and materials. 5. Maintains proper date rotation on all additives, using FIFO method. 6. Assists with changeovers and changeover sanitation duties. 7. Performs sanitation assignments on daily sanitation checklist. 8. Performs raw material handler duties as directed. This requires operating a forklift. 9. Will assist with production needs as directed. Education and / or Experience High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience. Previous forklift experience required. Must be able to read, write, and speak English. Physical Demands: Standing and walking is required 100% of the time. The use of both hands is required 100% of the time. Constant heavy lifting required throughout shift. Consistent standing, walking, and climbing up and down stairs. Must be able to work in a hot environment with steamy conditions. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Must be able to perform the following: pulling, pushing, carrying, grasping, reaching, twisting, turning and stooping. Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time. Must have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. frequently. EEO Statement: Winland Foods seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool, and as a global company we believe our success is enhanced by fostering equity and inclusion in the workplace. Therefore, Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Winland Foods is a leading private label food manufacturer of pasta, dry dinners, condiments, syrups, and more with nearly 3,000 employees operating out of 14 production facilities in US, Canada, and Italy. As a newly established company, we are creating the building blocks for an innovative and agile organization that is purpose driven - delivering high quality food to our customers and communities. We foster an environment that encourages all employees to be heard, and values their contributions and ideas. By joining Winland Foods, you become a part of a new team that values passion, collaboration, and strives to prosper with our customers. To all recruitment agencies: Winland Foods does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to Winland Foods employees, or any company location(s). Winland Foods is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.
