Bulk Unloader

Department: Production (Non-Exempt)

Location: Sterling, CO

Compensation: $17.00 - $19.50 / hour

Description There’s a reason Trinidad Benham is recognized as a leader in our industry. Trinidad Benham Corp has been in business for over 100 years, and we know a thing or two about providing stable employment and growth.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Safely and efficiently operate a forklift (sit down and stand up); perform required daily inspections.
• Obtain samples from railcars and trucks, efficiently unload product, keeping waste to a minimum.
• Fill in as a bulk machine operator/sewing 50lb bags of product.
• Properly weigh, tag, and store product bins and totes.
• When necessary, follow proper confined space procedures when obtaining railcar samples and cleaning
• Clean pits and all other unloading areas according to SQF guidelines
• Read and understand Bills of Lading and Pick Sheets
• Unloading of railcars and semi-trucks
• Using daily pick sheet, pick full and partial pallets, wrap pallets when necessary, stage product for loading, check pallets for accuracy to order
• Maintain clean and organized aisles and rack storage, and consolidate partial pallets when needed.
• Inventory product as needed; label, sort, wrap, and tie product
• Communicate with management and maintenance personnel on a timely basis to facilitate maintenance and repairs.
• Comply with company safety policies and maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) procedures, including timely and accurate documentation of required SQF forms.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

WHAT WE NEED MUST-HAVES:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Basic computer skills, including touchscreen and recent forklift experience
• Driver License in good standing

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:

• Forklift Certification
• 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.

EXTRAS Employee-owned

Advancement Opportunities

Weekly pay

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)