Warehouse Forklift Operator

Diamond Pet Foods is taking applications for Production Operators to work in our packing and production facility in Gaston, SC. Diamond Pet Food produces and packages premium high quality pet foods. Minimum desirable experience for qualified individuals is at least 3 years of recent employment with ONE employer in a production-assembly type environment. Individuals should have a solid, dependable job history. The experienced individuals with the right skill sets will be able to:

• Operate and perform routine adjustments and changeover functions. Specific examples would be adjustments for different bag configuration, to meet orders and load pallets, ensuing pallet centering based on bag package parameters.
• Operate printer and apply proper tags as trained to Pet Food bags
• Perform and comply with all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Perform product fill, seal and stack configurations as directed
• Operate as needed a forklift to move product into the warehouse
• Keep bags, pallets and cardboard available for proper stacking at all times.
• Troubleshoot minor bagging and package operating problems
• Repair any damaged pallets or bags before shift is over.
• Must be able to stand for 12-hour shifts, lift up to 50 pounds of product routinely, and climb a ladder to maintenance equipment from a catwalk/platform if needed.
• Must be able to perform moderate to heavy labor under constant machine operation and other noise throughout the shift when required.
• Work other duties as assigned.
• Follow all safety procedures.

This position is NOT funded for relocation and is open for immediate hiring. At Diamond Pet Foods, we believe in family. We pay 100% of Medical Insurance premiums , company paid Life Insurance, AD & D, and Long Term Disability Insurance (30 days following 1st of Month for you, your eligible spouse, and your dependents. Dental, Vision, additional voluntary life and AD & D insurance, plus Short Term Disability coverage are also available at group discounts. Some of our other benefits include six paid Holidays, Paid Time Off days (vacation), and a 401K retirement plan (upon meeting employment requirements and plan provisions). Diamond Pet Food provides for equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Diamond Pet Food Processors of South Carolina complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. We'd be proud to have you join our family.

Apply at http:

//diamondpetcompany.com/current-openings/ for Gaston, SC or mail resumes to: Diamond Pet Foods 100 WoodTrail Drive Gaston, SC 29053

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $20.75 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Experience:

Warehouse experience: 3 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person