Logistics Operator, Blue Buffalo

Logistics Operator, Blue Buffalo - Richmond, IN As part of our manufacturing group, you will be responsible for storage of finished product, outbound shipments, and supporting production needs. Shift Hours 12‑hour shifts – 3 on, 2 off, 2 on, 3 off (schedule) Day shift: 7 am to 7 pm Night shift: 7 pm to 7 am Currently hiring for NIGHT shift only Ability and willingness to work overtime, any shift, including days, nights, weekends, and holidays Plant operation is 24 hours a day, 7 days per week Pay $24.44 per hour Shift differential: Additional $1.00 per hour for hours worked between 7 pm and 7 am Benefits Up to 10 days (120 hours) of vacation annually and 11 paid company holidays Great paid time off benefits 401(k) match Health Insurance – includes medical, dental, vision, and life Pet Parent Perks – includes pet insurance and pet adoption reimbursement And much more! About Our Location Our Richmond facility opened in 2018 and produces dry dog and cat food in large and small bags. We make over 1.2 million pounds of pet food daily. Our Richmond Buffs are humble, hungry, and smart, and take pride in a unique and highly‑engaged cohesive team culture. We foster a positive work culture where we promote our values and our employees are excited to come to work. We have a variety of committees at our plant to engage and connect our employees as a team and with our community. We host events throughout the year, as well as events for employees and their families. Our Products Blue Buffalo dry dog and cat food. What Your Day Will Look Like Creating high quality foods that are eaten every day nationwide Using technology in an industry‑leading facility Working with high‑level operators on experienced teams that are looking to pass down knowledge to workers willing to learn and get paid doing it Challenging yourself to get the job done right and gain skills to take with you to your next opportunity Forklift and high‑lift equipment operation within production and warehouse operations Selecting, preparing, and loading product for outbound shipment per customer specifications Responsible for the storage of finished product Loading and inspecting outbound finished product Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to increase platform performance Assist in training new employees What You Have To Offer Minimum of a high school diploma or GED 1 year (minimum) forklift experience (preferably in a manufacturing or warehouse environment) Experience in warehouse operations and use of WMS preferred (preferably SAP, Blue Yonder) Experience in a manufacturing/production environment preferred Forklift license/certification or willingness to obtain one Physical Requirements Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs Must be able to perform physical tasks for extended periods of time including standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, pulling, and twisting over surfaces Ability to climb and/or work at heights while utilizing stairs, ladders, personnel lifts, or platforms Ability to wear protective clothing and equipment such as safety shoes, face masks, safety glasses, hearing protection, a hard hat, a hair/beard net, and gloves when required Willing and able to adhere to all grooming requirements necessary for a food manufacturing environment Ability to work in hot, cold, noisy, dusty, wet environmental conditions Willing to work around industrial high‑speed moving machinery Ability to work with allergens that might be present in a food environment Ability to work in a tobacco free environment #J-18808-Ljbffr