Railcar & Tanker Truck Loader/Unloader (Rochester, NY, US)

Pennant Ingredients provides a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment that encourages our people to take initiatives and bring ideas that will contribute to the success of the company. Of course, Pennant Ingredients offers a competitive benefits package including healthcare, 401k with employer match, Dental, Vision, vacation, paid holidays, and training, but additionally, offers you a position that you can further develop and shape.

Key Accountabilities
• Obtain daily paperwork (truck/tanker and railcar arrivals) and check with production support as well as emails.
• Receive bulks and follow the appropriate receiving procedure, this may also include releasing railcars in RailConnect.
• Receive bulk flour, sugar, oils and follow appropriate receiving protocols on the receiving paperwork.
• Report any out of specification situations to the Quality Department.
• Hold any material that does not meet specifications and inform Quality Assurance and scheduling department and wait for disposition.
• Maintain communication channels between bulk receiver, planning team and railroad in order to confirm railroad switches (email or phone).
• Overtime hours may be required based on work demand. Employee must be flexible with these hours.
• Assists in other areas in production as needed.
• Employee must follow and comply with the plants’ GMP, Food Safety and Safety Procedures.

Knowledge, Skills, and Requirements
• 1-3 years forklift experience
• HS Diploma or GED
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Basic math skills, and ability to consistently read and record alphanumeric codes.
• Computer knowledge: basics skills/usage. SAP experience preferred.
• Must have good command of the English language, both written and verbal
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members, other employees, and truck drivers.

Work Environment
• Production areas are noisy; regular use of ear plugs/muffs required.
• Safety glasses and safety footwear (steel toe, non-slip) required.
• Must be able to obtain Respirator fit qualification within 90 days of hire.
• Hair and beard nets required.
• Some areas are dusty.
• Operating forklift including repeatedly getting on and off throughout the shift.
• Lifting up to 55 lbs.
• Lifting up to 100 lbs. with assistance.
• Regular walking, standing, bending, and twisting.
• Regularly exposed to weather conditions.

Compensation:
• Hourly compensation for this position is based on skills and experience, ranging from $19.50 - $25.50