Dumper/Stager Forklift Job at FruitSmart Inc in Grandview

General Description

The Dumper is responsible for dumping raw fruit, concentrate, or other ingredients into the hopper or the dump tanks. Dumping through the “chipper” will be required for frozen product. The objective is to keep the hopper with the appropriate amount of product and balance the dumping with the rate of feed to the hot set, or other constraint in the production process. The Dumper should be skilled in dumping product to avoid unnecessary loss of raw fruit and/or concentrate. Product will be dumped from drums, bins, totes, tubs, etc., and knowledge of how to handle each container is required. He/She is also responsible for keeping the lab technicians informed of the product they are dumping.

Key Responsibilities

• Positive, team oriented attitude.
• A willingness to do whatever the company requires when shipping and receiving is slow, but not limited to:
• Packaging of product in drums and/or pails.
• General cleanup or maintenance of the facility.
• Washing and moving drums. Assisting with production as required.
• Must be willing and able to cross train on production equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Experience & Personal Skill Requirements

• Knowledge in Forklift operations. Forklift Certification is required.
• Experience with the dumping attachments for the forklifts.
• Expertise in cleaning and sanitation of the equipment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to ensure proper communication with the lab and management personnel.
• Extreme attention to detail in the record keeping for product being processed.

Education Requirements

High School Diploma and/or Equivalent preferred, but not required.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All employees are subject to pre-employment drug testing.

Job #HR-055-01

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• General Business, Management, and Business Development

Industries

• Food and Beverage Services