At Bel, we are not just a company—we are a company on a Mission, built on 160 years of bold innovation, family values, and a commitment to social purpose. With beloved brands like Babybel®, GoGo squeeZ®, The Laughing Cow®, and Boursin®, our snacking solutions bring more than joy; they want to serve as a force for good. Our U.S. Mission? To help close the critical 80% nutrition gap by making it easier for Americans to eat more fruits, veggies, and dairy as part of their daily lives.

The company has headquarters in Chicago and New York City and operates 4 manufacturing plants in Little Chute, WI; Brookings, SD; Traverse City, MI; and Nampa, ID.  #IWorkForAllForGood

Job Title:             Apple Dumping Operator                                                            

Location:            Nampa, ID                                                                          

This position will be for B- Shift running from Sunday- Tuesday and every other Wednesday 7 AM- 7 PM. This shift is eligible for a $2.00 differential.      

Job Summary:

As a Dump Room Operator for Materne North America, you will be responsible for sorting raw materials and loading materials needed for our manufacturing process.

Position Responsibilities:

• Receive apples form Supply Chain
• Inspect apples to ensure they meet company specifications and reject apples that don’t meet specifications
• Operate industrial pallet jack/power handcart/actuating forklift in a safe manner to load apples into robot staging area

• Operate high-speed manufacturing equipment through touchscreen/HMI

• Set up recipes and adjust apple blends
• Perform troubleshooting and basic maintenance of equipment (clean filters, clearing jams)
• Clean apple dumping area and sanitize equipment
• Complete daily paperwork and reports
• Must work a minimum of 12 hours
• Responsible to support a food safety and food quality culture
• Demonstrate the Company’s values and winning behaviors while adhering to all company policies and practices, including safety and environmental protocols, quality standards, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to stand for an entire shift (12 hours)
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.

• Must be able to walk up & down stairs multiple times per shift

Education:

• High school diploma or GED Preferred
• Technical/trade school preferred

Experience:

• Prior experience working in a manufacturing environment is preferred
• Previous experience working in the food industry is preferred
• Previous experience operating industrial carts and a forklift is preferred

Skills:

• Strong attention to detail

• Ability to communicate (verbal, read, write) effectively in English

• Computer skills (data entry & experience with an ERP system in a production environment preferred)

• Basic math skills, including competency with weights and measures (must be able to take/record measurements and understand tare weight)
• Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to Operate industrial pallet jack/power handcart/actuating forklift in a safe manner and obtain forklift certification

Materne, North America offers a competitive compensation package which includes: Medical, Dental & Vision Plans, Life Insurance, including eligible spouses, domestic partners & children; Retirement & Savings Plans, Paid Vacation and Holidays.

Materne, North America is an equal opportunity employer. It prohibits discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Employment is subject to verification of pre-employment drug-screening results and background investigation.

Bel Brands is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Bel Brands also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Bel Brand’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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