Overview

At Ramar Foods, we are committed to creating a workplace where every individual’s skills and potential are valued. Rooted in the principles of merit, openness, and inclusivity, we strive to ensure access to opportunities for everyone. This role embodies these ideals, offering a chance to grow, lead, and make an impact through your unique expertise and abilities.

Key Responsibilities

Offloading & Transfers: Assist with offloading finished goods (4:00 AM – 5:30 AM), palletizing, wrapping, and recording counts before transfer to warehouse staff.
Pre-Operation Support: Assist production crew with pre-op tasks including labeling boxes, staging packaging materials, and assembling equipment as needed.
Blast Freezer Operations: Load cases/units from conveyor belts into blast freezer racks in production order. Maintain rack organization for FIFO and product traceability.
Safety & Compliance: Follow GMPs, food safety protocols, and PPE requirements while working in extreme cold.
Cross-Support: Perform other duties as assigned to support production and warehouse operations.

Required Key Skills and Qualifications

To thrive in this position, candidates must bring a commitment to inclusivity, transparency, and growth. Essential skills include:

Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience in food manufacturing, warehouse, or production environments preferred.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
Physical Ability: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., stand for long periods, and work in extreme freezer conditions (-20°F to -32°F).
Team Player: Collaborative, dependable, and adaptable to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Attention to Detail: Maintains accuracy in product handling, FIFO rotation, and count verification.
Previous cold storage or blast freezer experience.
Familiarity with warehouse operations, palletizing, or product handling.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to work in a blast freezer environment (-20°F to -32°F) for extended periods with protective gear.
Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs.
Standing, bending, repetitive motions, and pallet handling throughout the shift.

Work Environment:

Cold Temperature: This position requires the ability to work in a cold storage environment, with temperatures typically ranging from 0°F to -30°F. Protective clothing and equipment are provided.
Physical Demands: The role involves repetitive motions, standing, walking, bending, lifting, and carrying heavy products (up to 50 lbs) for long periods of time.
Safety-Focused: A strong emphasis on safety, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), adherence to health and safety guidelines, and awareness of warehouse safety procedures.
Team-Oriented: Collaborative work environment where team members support one another to meet goals and ensure smooth warehouse operations.
Fast-Paced: The environment is dynamic, requiring workers to quickly adapt and perform tasks efficiently to meet daily quotas and shipping deadlines.
Noise Level: Moderate to high noise level due to equipment operations, such as forklifts and other machinery.

Commitment to Inclusion

At Ramar Foods, we believe in a skills-first approach to employment. This means focusing on what you can do and how you can grow, rather than traditional metrics alone. We are committed to adhering to anti-exclusion practices, removing barriers to access, and enhancing opportunities for all individuals based on merit and potential.

Your skills, experiences, and perspective are valuable - and we want to empower you to make your mark here with us.

The pay range for this role is:
20 - 20 USD per hour(Railroad)

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