Brand New Plant Startup! 100+ years ago, OSI started as a family-owned butcher shop in the Chicago area and have grown to be one of the largest food processing companies in the world. As our companies grows – we want you to join and grow with us. At the soon to be open Enterprise plant, we will producing dry sausage and salsa products for well known customers. We are hiring immediately for full time Forklift operators.

Our team is made up of more than 20,000 employees in 18 countries. Join us and discover a work experience where diverse ideas are met with enthusiasm, and where you can learn and grow to your full potential. We believe that every person can make a difference. If you are looking to make a real impact in your career, OSI is the place for you!

Why join us?

We know that you make a difference. So we strive to make a difference in your life as well with the competitive pay and benefits you'd expect from an industry leader, plus:

• Great starting pay rates and appreciation pay of $1.00/hour more every week if you work your scheduled shifts in that week
• Annual merit increases
• Excellent Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• Overtime Availability
• 401(k) matching and profit sharing programs
• Generous vacation package, sick days and paid holidays
• Legal service benefit available
• Company Paid term life and AD&D insurance
• Great potential for growth with internal promotions
• Tuition reimbursement program available

Position Summary:

This role is responsible for the daily operation of the department, which includes assigning and reviewing work, resolving issues with shipments, and complying with departmental procedures.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• Job leads a team, has no authority to hire and performance-manage the team.
• Job leads/supervises/manages 16-25 employees
• Lead the work of departmental employees by assigning tasks, verifying completion of tasks, rotating assignments, and enforcing company safety and work rules. Investigate and report incidents and non-compliance with safety or work rules to Supervisor as directed. Ensures that all work areas are clean.
• Inspects and reports on production conditions, finished product cycle counts, and other inventory levels as directed.
• Performs a variety of date entry duties using a keyboard and personal computer to document goods receipts, inventory levels, material movements, outgoing product shipments. Data includes volumes, material codes, and costs.
• This role has the responsibility to understand and places in practice appropriate safety procedures. This responsibility is achieved through education, training, use of protective equipment (as applicable) and by following safety policies, regulations, standards, and laws
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience & Skills:

• 0-1 years of experience in related field is preferred.
• Ability to read and understand a variety of documents related to the food manufacturing environment.
• Ability to accurately enter information into a variety of software applications using a keyboard and personal computer.
• Basic understanding of mechanical operations.
• SAP usage knowledge

Work Environment:

• Work can be performed within a manufacturing plant environment with noise, extreme temperatures, and significant movement of powered equipment, people and conveyor (may depend on the role).
• Work conditions are typical of an office & plant environment.
• Position requires the physical agility to perform continuous lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, stretching/reaching, use hands or fingers, talk, hear, feel objects, tools, controls and standing/walking on concrete flooring.
• Position requires the physical ability to stand/walk for the duration of work hours.

OSI Industries is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that believes everyone has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. OSI does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, gender, race, color, religion, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. OSI participates in the E-Verify program.