Job Description
Hirzel Canning Company feeds people. Hirzel Canning Company & Farms is a 5th-generation family company with a passion for serving the community. Our Dei Fratelli brand is your source for locally-grown tomato and sauerkraut products. We seek individuals that share our core values, our commitment to future generations, and our passion for providing food that brings families together . A few of the benefits you'll experience at Hirzel Canning Company are: Competitive Pay Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Annual Pay Increases Employer 401(k) Matching Health Savings Account with Employer Contributions Health and Wellness Program Community Involvement Family-Centric Environment Candidates must be willing and able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
JOB SUMMARY & KEY OBJECTIVES
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
INVENTORY, ORGANIZATION & DOCUMENTATION Maintain inventory for both Albert Lea and Grain, covering pallet racks, warehouse floor, outside lean to, reefer trailers, and van trailers. Ensure products are properly labeled and organized Print LAS stickers for raw, finished, and waste products Assist with cycle counts and report any discrepancies or inventory issues to the supervisor LOADING, UNLOADING & CUSTOMER SUPPORT
Load and unload seed for customers using hand labor or forklifts from various vehicles, such as pick-up trucks, flatbeds, van trailers and bulk systems Help office staff with receiving Albert Lea trucks and processing customer returns PRODUCTION, SAMPLING & FACILITY SUPPORT
Provide daily production support by assisting the Grain Facility Operator with filling, tying, and moving totes or bags Pull samples of raw, in-process, and finished product as needed Assist with clean-outs, general cleaning, and maintaining safe, organized warehouse and processing areas EMPLOYEE EXPECTATIONS
Commitment to our purpose and core values Commitment to performing job duties in a safe manner and watching out for the safety of others Compliance with all Company policies and procedures. Takes ownership of work to make sure it is completed accurately, efficiently, and on time. Will work with a sense of urgency, enthusiasm, and commitment, and will encourage others to do the same. Will promote a positive attitude. Responsible to establish and maintain positive working relationships that are based on respect for all. Will embrace Plant/Company change and support its implementation. PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Reaching with hands and arms Communication through speech and hearing and in writing Daily requirements: Bending, twisting, turning, reaching below the knee, pushing, pulling, squatting, kneeling, standing, walking, sitting Lifting requirements: Will regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds Will frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
High School Diploma or Equivalent Forklift Certification from previous employer(s) 2 - 3 years of experience in shipping and receiving as primary job function NOTE:
Attendance on the job each and every day is absolutely essential to the efficient operation of the Company The responsibilities and duties outlined in this document are not all-inclusive and are subject to change at the discretion of management based upon the needs of the company. In the absence of key personnel, the supervisor will assume responsibility to see the functions of this job are performed as required. Hirzel Canning Co & Farms provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Hirzel Canning Co. & Farms is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace.
