Hybrid 1st Shift Plant Runner na Mrs. Gerry's

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Mrs. Gerry’s was founded in 1973 in Albert Lea, Minnesota.  Since then, the company has expanded in every way!  Mrs. Gerry’s offers 120 different products including pasta salads, coleslaws, salad kits, specialty salads, and sides, including the popular Premium Mashed Potatoes that were introduced in 2005 and, of course, the recipe that started it all – Mrs. Gerry’s Original Potato Salad.  Today, Mrs. Gerry’s Salads and Mashed Potatoes are sold coast to coast. In 2020, Mrs. Gerry’s was purchased by Sequel Holdings, LLC. Sequel’s deep industry experience and strategic planning paired with Mrs. Gerry’s ongoing commitment to their employees and the community, ensure long-term value and growth for years to come. 

Title: 1^st Shift Plant Runner

Department: Operations

Pay:           $20.00

BENEFITS

• Health Insurance
• Virtual Primary Care 
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Dental
• Vision
• Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness
• Hospital
• Accidental Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and dependents
• Basic $25,000 Term Life Insurance policy. This is paid 100% by Mrs. Gerry’s Kitchen, LLC for each permanent full-time employee.
• 401(K)

SUMMARY

The Plant Forklift Runner will perform assigned tasks related to Plant activity and facilitate all aspects of Production activity as they arise. MUST BE ABLE TO SPEAK, READ & WRITE ENGLISH PROFICIENTLY

ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS

Start time 5:15 a.m. with end time depending on production schedule for the day.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Follow all Food Safety Procedures.
• Follow all policies according to HACCP and SQF.
• Monitor organization of coolers and freezers.
• Assist in transporting packed product to coolers.
• Coordinate assignments with Production Supervisor.
• Maintain a clean facility.
• Assist Dry Goods/Receiving.
• Retrieve & deliver ingredients, boxes, containers, etc. to lines as needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.   The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Moderate lifting required.
• Must have or able to obtain Forklift operators permit.
• Safety conscious. 
• Must have accuracy, good recording skills and a sense for detail.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.   No prior experience or training is necessary, although it is preferred.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk or hear and push or pull. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee will have limited lifting, must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds for transport of training materials and setting up learning events. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Required to wear PPE when in production areas to ensure safe food and adhering to safety practices.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

When providing learning or walking through the plant to perform the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); work near moving mechanical parts. The employee will be exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; outdoor weather conditions when traveling between entrances; extreme cold (non-weather); extreme heat (non-weather). The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) is required. 

FACILITY ALERGENS

At Mrs. Gerry's, our facility may process items that contain eggs, milk, wheat, soy, fish, crustacea, and tree nuts.

EEO STATEMENT

Mrs. Gerry's is an equal opportunity employer committed to helping you do your best work.  We are committed to providing these opportunities regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, pregnancy, or Veteran status. 

EMPLOYEE DRUG, ALCOHOL, AND CANNABIS FREE WORKPLACE AND DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING POLICY

Mrs. Gerry's has a longstanding commitment to provide a safe, quality-oriented, and productive work environment.  Alcohol, drug, and cannabis misuse poses a threat to the health and safety of Mrs. Gerry's employees, visitors, customers, and consumers as well as to the security of the company's equipment, vehicles, facilities, property, and products.  For these reasons, Mrs. Gerry's will conduct pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident/incident drug screens.  

Pre-employment drug testing and background screen is required.