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About West Liberty Foods

Our mission is to be a leading food manufacturer by converting needs, ideas and expertise into value for our members, business partners and consumers.

West Liberty Foods manufactures hundreds of meat and poultry products that can be found in well-known grocery stores and top restaurant chains nationwide. Recognized as one of the top protein processors in North America, we have the capacity to produce over 650 million pounds of food products per year across our facilities. We are The Surprisingly Big Company, and we're right in your backyard.

Build your career with West Liberty Foods and be a part of an exciting, collaborative team environment!

We are currently hiring for:

Job Title: Dock Utility

Job Summary: Dock Material Handler is responsible for operating the powered industrial truck and forklift to move product, equipment, or materials.

Wage: $22.50 per hour

Primary Responsibilities:

• Responsible for operating a powered industrial truck and forklift safely.
• Responsible for pre-operational inspections of the powered industrial truck and forklift.
• Operate a scanner and learn the required transactions in the process.
• Responsible for picking both fresh and frozen products.
• Responsible for loading and unloading trucks along with completing the necessary documentation.
• Maintenance and good housekeeping duties.
• Repair and sort pallets.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be able to work extended hours and weekends if needed.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of related experience is preferred.
• Previous experience working in production/manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Previous powered industrial truck and forklift experience is preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work independently without constant supervision.
• Must be able to problem solve.
• Must have great attention to detail.
• Must be able to work in cold environment.
• Must be able to become certified operator for both the powered industrial truck and forklift.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment.
• Candidates must successfully pass post-offer/pre-employment drug test, background screen and physical.

West Liberty Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

West Liberty Foods is committed to providing all team members with predictable work schedules that accommodate the universal need to spend time away from work to rest, relax, and spend time with family and friends. However, as a food manufacturer, West Liberty Foods is responsible for producing perishable products. To help ensure that our food products meet the quality and safety standards our customers expect, team members may, at times, be asked or expected to work overtime, weekends, or holidays. West Liberty Foods remains committed to its overtime, weekend, and holiday pay policies, and will schedule team members for those hours on a volunteer-first basis, whenever possible.

To be considered an applicant for this position, you must apply online on our careersite at https://careers.wlfoods.com/.