Unilever
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Forklift Operator/ Material Handler- 12 hour Night shift, 2/2/3 schedule

Pay
$24 – $28 per hour
Location
Jefferson City, MO · On-site
Job type
Full-time
Level
Mid-level
Experience
3+ years
Listed
14 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

  • Forklift certification and operation
  • Warehouse experience
  • Material handling equipment operation
  • Warehouse systems use (SAP, RF, PC-based systems)
  • Lifting up to 50 lbs occasionally
  • Overtime availability

Also useful

  • LEAN initiative participation
  • Training associates on warehouse systems
  • Equipment maintenance and repair
  • Familiarity with palletizing and de-palletizing equipment

About the role

Title of role: Logistics Operator 1

Background & Purpose of the Job

Unilever Jefferson City provides a holistic and hygienic choice of personal care brands that benefit the mind, body, and health of consumers while minimizing environmental footprints and promoting the individual growth of our people. Our "mission of wellbeing" is quickly becoming the new status symbol for health and beauty.

A Logistics Operator 1 is required to operate, maintain, improve and repair equipment within our inbound and outbound areas, such as our De-palletizer and Palletizer equipment.

Base Pay

$24.04 per hour, plus a shift differential of $4.33 per hour, paid weekly

Shift: 6:00pm- 6:15am, 2/2/3 shift pattern

Overall Benefits & Perks (non-union)

Medical, Dental, Vision effective immediately | 401K | Profit Sharing | Tuition/Fitness Reimbursement | Paid Leaves | Hourly Bonus Payouts | Uniforms and PPE provided| Career Advancement Opportunities *

Benefits

Additional Perks for the "Jefferson City " location:

  • Onsite Company store for product purchases
  • Uniforms provided by the company
  • Safety shoe and prescription safety glasses subsidy
  • Company dinners and care packages periodically
  • Benefits are effective the first day of hire (if elected)
  • Onsite Cafeteria
  • Free Hot and Iced Coffee
  • Free Soft Serve Ice Cream on select days of the week

What You'll Do

  • Load/unload trucks, support production, store and maintain raw and packaging inventories.
  • Actively supports the Plant's LEAN initiative by completing all scheduled training and assigned LEAN responsibilities.
  • Operates various fork trucks and pallet jacks after certification training, with periodic recertification.
  • Operates palletizers and automatic bottle handling/ de-palletizer equipment.
  • Ability to demonstrate understanding and use of productivity, safety, and informational tools (PCs, RF, JDA, SAP, Impact Sensors, Factory Systems).
  • Ability to operate material handling equipment where appropriate (fork truck, pallet jack, sky Jack, deep reach, clamp apparatus, etc.).
  • Ability to train associates on warehouse systems and programs and document accordingly.
  • Ability to use warehouse systems and programs (i.e. Work Orders, B.O.M., locator, etc.).
  • Move materials around Warehouse using SAP system.
  • Maintain housekeeping and 5-S program in assigned areas.
  • All other duties as assigned

What You'll Need to Succeed

  • At least 3 years of warehouse and fork truck experience.
  • Work overtime as required

What You'll Love About his job

  • Working as a team
  • Great work life balance environment
  • Awesome benefits and onsite company store

Physical Demand Requirement

  • Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, physical and background check.
  • Lifting and Carrying: This position involves the capability to lift objects between 21-50 LBS occasionally and transporting them over specific distances or for certain durations.
  • Reaching, Pushing, and Pulling: These actions might be needed to access items, move equipment, or handle objects in different environments.
  • Posture: Jobs may require extended periods of standing, sitting, or switching between these positions.
  • Fine Motor Skills: Some roles necessitate the use of fine motor skills for tasks such as typing, using small tools, or handling delicate objects.
  • Vision and Hearing: Certain jobs demand specific visual acuity, color vision, or hearing capabilities.
  • Environmental Factors: The job might involve working in noisy areas.
  • Stamina and Endurance: The ability to perform physical activities for long periods or to work continuously without rest may be essential.
  • Why work for Unilever | Culture for Growth | Every Voice Matters | Global Reach | Strategy | Unilever | Unilever Global Website |
  • *Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
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  • At Unilever, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do.
  • We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive/succeed.
  • All applicants will receive fair and respectful consideration, and we actively support the growth and development of every employee.
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  • Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, credit check and DMV check.

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