Materials Handler - Military veterans preferred

JBT Corporation

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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Materials Handler

US-AR-Russellville

Job ID: 2025-13514
Type: Regular Full-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Support

Protein - Russellville

Overview

At JBT Marel, what we do matters, we know that the contribution of our employees leads to the success of our business.

Our purpose is to transform the future of food; this guides our vision of being the global leader in food and beverage technology, by harnessing the full power of JBT Marel to partner with our customers and pioneer sustainable innovation.

Our values show who we are at our best. As we Create with Collaboration, Serve with Integrity, Grow with Excellence, and Advance with Innovation.

You will be a part of the JBT Marel poultry division, located in Russellville, AR, manufacturing our C.A.T. brand of chillers, injectors, pumps, and plant monitoring and weighing systems for primary processing.

As our Material Hankdler-you will be reporting to the Fabrication Supervisor. You will perform general manual labor tasks including loading, unloading, lifting and moving materials and a variety of other manual tasks as needed.

On any given day, you may:

• Operate equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks; ensure that equipment is in working order; and oversee yard cleanliness
• Receive and unload incoming materials and compare information on packing slip with purchase order to verify accuracy of shipment
• Inspect shipments for damage or defects; record discrepancies or damages and notify supervisor and/or purchasing personnel
• May be cross-trained in other job functions based on capacity requirements
• Must be able to effectively communicate with a team environment
• Ability to take oral and written instructions and complete tasks within the defined labor standards
• Must adhere to all internal operating procedures and safety policies
• Maintain acceptable housekeeping proactices in designated work area

Knowledge and Skills/Experience:

High School Diploma or GED required. Must be able to work within a team environment and interact well with co-workers.

Work Environment and Physical Demands: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Work Environment:

Time spent in a manufacturing shop environment. Exposure to possible shop hazards including noise, heavy lifting, machinery, forklift and crane traffic.  Can be exposed to diverse hot and cold climate conditions for extended periods.

Physical Demands: 

Frequent standing, walking and climbing. Will be required to lift 50 lbs., push mobile carts and work from a ladder or platform. 

• We are committed to our employees and will provide you with development and opportunities to allow you to be the best version of yourself at work, at home, and in your community.
• We foster a genuine inclusive team culture enjoying collaborative working across our global teams to deliver world-class projects.
• We encourage development - ensuring new experiences and challenges at JBT Marel to feed your growth!
• Benefits: JBT Marel offers benefits on day 1 of your employment. Including: Medical, Dental, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, family leave, vision coverage, and a matched 401(k) plan.

Commitment to Diversity: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging is a fundamental value to JBT Marel and critical to our future success. A thoughtful, focused, and sustained effort to work towards our DEIB goals is not just a principled choice, but also a business imperative.

Equal Opportunity Employment:

JBT Marel provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and qualified applicants for employment. We will not tolerate any form of discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. At JBT Marel, we apply this policy to all our employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. We make hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit and business needs at the time. JBT Marel will reasonably accommodate applicants who need adjustments to participate in the application or interview process. If you require assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact JBT Marel at 844-286-4524.

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