Warehouse Worker

Location: Sikeston, MO

Pay Range: $22.47 Per Hour – Paid Bi-Weekly

Bonus Eligible - Night Shift Premium ($.75)

Shift: 12 hr nights – 5:30PM-5:30AM 2/2/3

If you want to work for a global, leading Ice Cream player with €7.9bn Turn Over in 2023, come join Unilever Ice Cream! Ice Cream business is operating in a highly attractive category, as we are part of the 1 trillion snacking and refreshment industry, growing consistently at high pace. We have strong brands equities: 5 of top 10 selling brands including Wall’s, Magnum, Ben &Jerry’s. We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of Ice Cream as a standalone entity, once we separate from Unilever, which is planned to happen by November 2025.

Ice Cream has distinct characteristics from Unilever’s other operating businesses and the growth potential of Ice Cream will be better delivered under a different ownership structure. As Ice Cream company we are committed to developing and nurturing talent as we build our diverse and inclusive culture. You will have ample options for career growth and exploration, allowing you for you to explore roles and opportunities across the new organisation. Your career development will be a priority for us, and we are dedicated to supporting your growth journey within the new company. We hope that you will want to build the new chapter of our Ice Cream history together with us.

JOB PURPOSE:

Find your purpose at Unilever Ice Cream. Lead innovations that drive our business to win and grow. Learn from brilliant leaders and diverse colleagues in a global environment, becoming your best self.

Are you searching for a thrilling logistics opportunity? Then this role is tailored for you.

This position is responsible for safely and accurately handling and recording materials from reception of through issuance.  The position is also responsible for safely loading the correct product and correct amount of product onto the designated truck and filling out all sections of the load sheet correctly.  Individuals in this position also make sure all products are in perfect condition before receiving or shipping.  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operate and maintain the function of the Steam Generator Water Feed Treatment System.  

• Accurately set up for production line startup and record issued supplies onto pick slips. 

• Respond when machine calls for materials and record materials supplied. Have materials set up in time for changeovers to different products.  

• Return unused materials at the end of the run, and accurately tally the results onto the pick slips. Take appropriate steps to ensure returned materials will remain free of contamination. 

• Be able to handle all warehouse functions including unloading trucks, stocking floor, accurately counting, and recording inventory, keeping area clean, and hauling materials from outside warehouse. 

• Other duties as assigned. 

FREEZER: 

• Perform proper maintenance of freezer equipment to make sure it operates correctly and effectively and always operate equipment in a safe manner including following safety procedures for forklift operation. 

• Work positively with truck drivers but also ensure that they comply with all procedural requirements. 

• Ensure prior to loading that: (a) driver has load numbers which match with our loading appointment times, (b) temperatures of trailer is at least minus ten degrees, (c) trailer is chocked correctly and the floor of the trailer is safe, and (d) trailer is clean and odor free. 

• Perform a non-destructive temperature pulp on product in nose, mid and tail of trailer being loaded. 

• Be able to handle all functions of the freezer including line stacking, wrapping, loading, inventory counts, figuring production, sorting pallets, pulping product, making loading appointments, cleaning, pulling samples and segregating product.  

• Be involved in continuous improvements to continuously improve overall plant performance. 

• Be able to perform any required Build App Standards and complete them on time. 

• Other duties as assigned. 

What You’ll Love About his job:

Overall Benefits & Perks (non-union): 

Medical, Dental, Vision effective immediately | 401K | Profit Sharing | Tuition/Fitness Reimbursement | Paid Leaves | Quarterly Bonus Payouts | Uniforms and PPE provided

Benefits:  Unilever employees are eligible to participate in our benefits plan. Should the employee choose to participate, they can choose from a range of benefits to include, but is not limited to, health insurance (including prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage), retirement savings  
benefits, life insurance and disability benefits, parental leave, sick leave, paid vacation and holidays, as well as access to numerous voluntary benefits. Any coverages for health insurance and retirement benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents. 

Additional Perks for the Sikeston location:

Referral bonus | safety shoe subsidy and prescription safety glasses discount | access to company store | take home 1 pint or 3 bars of ice cream daily 

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

SKILLS:

• Learn all functions of job within reasonable time. 
• Use math skills to calculate quantities accurately.  
• Have or be able to obtain CDL license or a valid Class E license. 
• Ability to learn to safely operate a fork truck and stand-up riders (Mules) with training.  
• Stoop, bend, and lift 50 lbs. regularly and 80 lbs. occasionally.  
• Handle 55-gallon drums of liquids with a hand truck.  
• Load and push supply carts holding 300 lbs. of materials.  
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures.  
• Experience/familiarity with layer ties, patterns, and cases per pallet. 
• Ability to pass applicant assessment testing for position. 
• Ability to read and understand written instructions and to keep accurate written records. 
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft programs and/or basic computer knowledge. 
• Ability to work various hours and shifts (i.e. 8-hour, 10hour, or 12-hour shifts). 
• Able to work overtime when required. 
• High School diploma or equivalent (GED) 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience with fork trucks and stand-up riders (Mules).  
• Experience or formal training in inventory control or warehouse management, loading trucks, temperature pulping, filling out paperwork, and inventory experience. 
• SAP P1P inventory management system experience.  
• Background of working in SAP and the use of scanning materials in an orderly fashion. 
• Understand basics of First in First Out rotation. 

Working Environment:

Work is performed on the manufacturing floor or in the freezer/warehouse area.  Potential hazards include proximity of moving machinery, cold temperatures, chemical exposure, noise, or heavy lifting.  The position may require an individual to stand, stoop, move equipment; bend, reach, or lift for prolonged periods of time.  PPE includes safety glasses, hearing protection and sanitary footwear.   

In addition, there will be exposure to allergens such as dairy, eggs, tree nuts, coconut, peanuts, wheat (gluten), soybean and cinnamon.There will also be exposure to chemicals and gasses such as ammonia.

Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity, and any other legally protected characteristic. 

For the recruitment of this position, we would like to emphasize that local conditions apply to the position and for this vacancy in principle we will first consider candidates based in the US. If you are based outside of the US and you are interested to apply, please feel free to do so but we can only take your application on if a decision is made to also recruit outside of the US Market.  

ARE YOU EXCITED TO CRAFT THE ICE CREAM FUTURE?

To apply, you must do so online. Please do not forget to upload your CV, latest EoY and a motivation letter.  If you have been informed that you are at risk of redundancy, please make sure to tick this box during your application. Please also attach your letter of redundancy to the application.

Your application will be reviewed against our requirements, and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date to provide you with an update on the status of your application.

By applying for this vacancy, you are confirming that you have made your Line Manager aware of your application and that you are at a point in your career with Unilever where it is appropriate for you to apply for other positions.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Unilever is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 

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Unilever is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. 

For more information about your Federal rights, please see Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination isIllegal and Pay Transparency Non discrimination Provision.

Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, credit check and DMV check.

If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at NA.Accommodations@unilever.com. Please note: This email is reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses. The Protected Veterans or Individuals with Disabilities AAP narratives are available for inspection by any employee or applicant for employment Monday through Friday during normal business hours at establishment.

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