Bilingual HPP Material Handler​/Forklift Operator; 1st Shift English​/Spanish

At Universal Pure, we’re dedicated to giving people everywhere safe, fresh, and delicious food to eat and drink. We provide high-pressure processing (HPP), value-added services (VAS) and cold storage for our partners in the food industry. We are focused on safety and driven by service.

• Employer-sponsored medical, dental, vision and EAP
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays that start accruing your first week!
• Multiple medical plans (PPO and HDHP)
• Voluntary disability plans, accident insurance, critical illness, hospital indemnity, AD&D and Life insurance
• A culture of people development and internal career growth
• A culture of caring, collaboration and respect

The Material Handler provides support for HPP by moving product from Warehouse and HPP production areas.

• Utilize a manual pallet jack to load, unload, move, stack, stage and count product and materials
• Use a forklift to load, unload, move, stack, stage and count product and materials
• Perform inventory counts for accuracy and discrepancies
• Shipping and receiving duties as assigned
• Use radio frequency equipment for picking, receiving and put-a-way
• Safe and efficient operation of the vehicle
• Perform order filler and checker duties
• Maintain equipment and perform pre-operation checks according to policy
• Following health, safety, and cleanliness standards
• Other duties as assigned

• High School Diploma/GED
• 6 months MHE/forklift experience preferred
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Experience using warehouse management and inventory systems
• Refrigeration, warehouse, production, or manufacturing experience preferred
• Ability to perform basic mental math
• Ability to communicate in English (speak, read, and write)
• Ability to balance productivity, quality, and safety
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must Be Bilingual (English/Spanish)

• This job operates in wet and cold environment located within a manufacturing facility. The average temperature is 32 degrees.
• This position requires the ability to stand for 8 to 10 hours shifts and perform repetitive bending, twisting and lifting. It requires the ability to lift 45 lbs. on a regular basis and up to 75 lbs. rarely.

Hourly Employees:
Universal Pure facilities may process, pack, and store products containing allergenic food ingredients as referenced by FDA, team members who may come in direct contact, must be able to work with these ingredients.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Universal Pure Is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer