Packaging and Assembly Lead in Mount Sterling, Illinois at Dot Foods

This position is primarily responsible for ensuring the production line is set up and operating efficiently while also keeping the food safety and quality of product in line.

WHAT YOULL DO

• Be a working leader on the warehouse floor, while coordinating repackaging, relabeling, and kit building at direction of the DCS Project Manager
• Review daily production schedule and making sure all materials are available for the production line
• Load and unload product from trailers manually or with a pallet jack
• Re-pack of apportion product from full cases to smaller quantities
• Print labels and verify accuracy of all information on the labels
• Perform training with new and existing employees to be competent with packaging and assembly processes, and compliant with food safety regulations
• Maintain basic housekeeping of workspace
• Interact as necessary with Food Safety and Inspection Service representatives

YOU MUST HAVE

• Ability to lift to 35 pounds up to 72 inches
• Strong math skills
• Ability to pass standard physical abilities test to meet the physical demands of job
• A dedication to eliminating waste in all areas of the position
• Reliable transportation
  • Position works across campus based on build need in dry warehouse, perishable warehouse, and Dorothys market

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE

• Experience in handling pressure and working with customers both internal and external
• Experience in an environment that promotes a productive work atmosphere, sanitation, cleanliness and personal hygiene
• Computer experience

ROLE SPECIFICS

• Schedule Monday-Thursday 6:30 AM 5:00 PM with additional overtime required as needed
• Extensive standing/walking on concrete
• Work in temperatures that range from 0 to 100 degrees

WHO WE ARE

Dot Foods makes products more accessible and affordable to the food industry. We add efficiency to the supply chain and build strong partnerships with distributors, suppliers, and operators. Our company was created on a foundation of respect and dependability. People who are open to input, ask questions, embrace diversity, and seek innovative solutions thrive here.

WHAT DOT CAN OFFER YOU

As a family-owned and -operated company since 1960, Dot Foods has created a strong family culture. We make everyone feel included and respected. In addition to an inclusive working environment, we will provide you with:

• Competitive compensation package, including bonuses for successful performance
• Extensive benefits including medical, dental, 401k, and profit-sharing
• Significant advancement opportunities

Safety:This position assumes responsibility for the workplace safety of self and co-workers, and for the safety conditions of the work locations, exercise and promotes safe behaviors and show unyielding support of programs, rules and policies regarding safety.

EOE/AA Employer:Dot believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities. Dot will not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status or other basic classes protected by applicable federal or state law provided they are qualified for employment or for existing positions.