General Laborer

JOB SUMMARY: This is a seasonal Forklift driving position with the opportunity to work during the off season doing other functional jobs throughout the facility. The position rotates shifts every six weeks 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supply multiple packaging areas with pallets and empty drums. 

Remove and sort full drums of product from these same production areas and store in the warehouse and/or on flatbed trailers.

Pull product from and store both full and empty drums in warehouse.

Deliver empty drums to and remove from all dryer cleanup areas.

Put full bins on tube dryers and remove when dry.

Operate garlic seed line.  Start/stop and adjust equipment as necessary to maintain finished product within specifications

Supply line with bins of raw material per lot codes identified by seed production manager. Return empty bins to designated area

Know and follow all plant safety rules

Fill out multiple inventory forms legibly and accurately.

Operate product line and maintain adequate product levels in surge tanks.

Maintain sanitation level of product line.

Maintain quality standards for product.

Check rock trap levels according to procedure and properly fill out chart.

Know and follow plant safety rules.

Fill out numerous control charts and forms legibly and accurately.

Follow all procedures, flowcharts and job models for product line.

Lube equipment according to schedule and procedure.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Good work habits/attitude.

Ability to be forklift safety trained.

Desire to participate in improving current job procedures.

Work cooperatively with others (team player).

Ability to read and understand product names, code, tags and follow written instructions.

Must be able to work in any lift position within any plant department, and on any shift.

Ability to read, understand and follow job description, jsa flowchart and job model

Must be available for overtime work on short notice. (e.g. come in, or stay over for 4 hour).

Ability to comprehend and communicate instructions, problems and questions.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent 

Forklift Certification 

Manufacturing experience a plus

ABOUT SENSIENT NATURAL INGREDIENTS:

The Sensient Natural Ingredients group is part of Sensient Flavors & Extracts Group and is one of the largest producers and distributors of dehydrated onion and garlic products as well as chili powder, paprika, chili pepper and dehydrated vegetables such as parsley, celery and spinach. These ingredients are used in many of today's popular convenience foods. The Natural Ingredients unit is located in Turlock, California.

As a dynamic and diversified global leader, we offer an excellent salary and comprehensive benefits package.  For more information, visit our website at http://www.sensient.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer