JOB DESCRIPTION INFORMATION

Position Title: Warehouse Worker

Type of Job Description: New Job Description

Position Type: Fulltime

Job Catalog Position Title: Warehouse Hourly

FLSA Status: Hourly

Department: Warehouse

Location: Columbia, MO

Business Unit: Swift Prepared Foods

Reports to: Warehouse Manager

Years of Experience: 1 or more years of experience operating a forklift

Number of employees Supervised: None

JOB SUMMARY

Under direct supervision and under established warehouse procedures, these individuals are responsible ensuring the smooth transition of product from the receving raw materials to shipping the finished product out to customers or the Company’s various distributio centers around the country.

Hourly rate ranges from $19.00 to $20.25 depending on experience and role assigned

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

If assigned to receiving; unload product and ensure all quantity and quality requirements are met, all paperwork matches, and all receiving requirements are met according to the receiving record.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Ability to learn in a hands-on environment.

Basic understanding of meat manufacturing operations prior experience with meat business preferred.

Able to operate an pallet jack and a forklift

Experience with Inventory Control processes.

HS Diploma, GED or higher preferred; but experience will be considered in place of education

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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 to perform the essential functions.

Work regularly in temperatures are near or below freezing (Coolers, Loading Dock Freezer)

Work in damp or cold conditions (20-30 Degrees-Fabrication)

Work in areas that require you to lift, pull, or push 50 lbs.

Willing and capable of working overtime when necessary

Available to work Day and Nights

Willing and capable of working Saturdays

Lifting Stacking and working in a cold environment

Handle complex operating equipment or handling delicate loads

More about us:

Since 1945, Principe has combined its Italian heritage with true craftsmanship to deliver the best Italian meats and charcuterie in the world. To meet growing consumer demand for great-tasting, high-quality Italian meats and charcuterie, Principe Foods is opening a new facility, combining old world traditions with innovative recipes, and expanding the authentic artisan offerings of Principe in the United States.

Swift Prepared Foods, a division of JBS USA, the leading global supplier of diversified, high-qualify food products, acquired Principe Foods in February 2022. Swift was founded nearly 150 years ago by Gustavus Swift, a pioneer whose passion and innovative spirit transformed the meat industry.

Now it is your turn to join a company with the mission to use these 100-plus years of knowledge to be the BEST in all we do; completely focused on our business, ensuring the BEST products and services to our customers; a relationship of trust with our suppliers and profitability for our shareholders. All this, we do to provide an opportunity for a better future for all of our TEAM MEMBERS.

We are looking for a Warehouse Lead for the Principe Columbia site that:

Opportunity for career growth – we prefer to promote internal employees into management roles as they are ready for new responsibilities

Comprehensive benefits package for full time employees including Medical, 401(k) and free tuition to select schools

Charitable involvement across Mid-West communities (Hometown Strong)

Company Culture (Purpose & Culture)

EOE/Vets/Disability