Logistics Operator - Blue Buffalo

Position Overview

• Logistics Operator
• Starting Pay: $21.89 per hour
• $1.00 per hour additional shift differential pay (7pm to 7am)
• 12-hour shifts | 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off schedule

What We Have to Offer

• $21.89 per hour starting pay
• $1.00 per hour additional for hours worked between 7 pm and 7 am
• Up to 120 hours (10 days) vacation annually
• 11 paid company holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, life insurance
• Career growth and cross-training opportunities

Your Work Schedule and Shift Information

• 12-hour shifts
• Day Shift: 6:45 am – 7:00 pm
• Night Shift: 6:45 pm – 7:00 am
• Currently hiring for Night Shift only
• 12-hour schedule: Work repeating 3 nights on, 2 nights off, 2 nights on, 3 nights off schedule
• Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, nights, and holidays as needed
• Plant operates 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.

Key Accountabilities

As part of our manufacturing team, you will

• Safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment to support warehouse, production, shipping, and receiving operations
• Receive, inspect, store, and distribute raw materials, packaging, finished goods, and supplies while maintaining accurate inventory records and documentation
• Prepare, inspect, and load outbound shipments according to customer specifications
• Perform quality inspections, collect and document test data, and support food safety, sanitation, and quality standards
• Support production by supplying materials, assisting with equipment assembly/disassembly, and troubleshooting operational issues as needed
• Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary work areas, including docks, storage locations, and designated equipment
• Crosstrain in multiple logistics functions, provide coverage as needed, participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives, and assist in training new employees

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to work rotating 12-hour shifts
• Forklift experience (preferably in a manufacturing or warehouse environment)
• Experience in warehouse operations and use of WMS strongly preferred
• Ability to obtain and maintain forklift and/or Powered Industrial Vehicle (PIV/POV) certification
• Must possess the ability to understand and effectively communicate with co-workers, supervisors, and others in the workplace regarding work matters (our business is generally conducted in English)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, push, pull, and twist for extended periods
• Willingness to work in hot, cold, noisy, wet, or dusty conditions
• Ability to climb and/or work at heights while utilizing stairs, ladders, personnel lifts, or platforms
• Ability to follow human and food safety, quality, and grooming standards
• Ability to wear such as protective clothing and equipment (Personal Protective Equipment -PPE) such as safety shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard/bump cap, hair/beard net, gloves, and face masks (when required)
• Ability to work around high-speed machinery and food allergens

Eligibility

Applicants must meet a minimum 18-year age qualification.