Business Unit Description:

For 75 years, Bob Evans Farms has delivered delicious, quick-to-table, farm-inspired food that makes mealtime a little bit easier and a lot more delicious. We’re proud to be the #1-selling refrigerated dinner sides, including many varieties of feel-good favorites such as mashed potatoes and macaroni & cheese. We’re also a leading producer and distributor of sausage and bacon products, potato products, and egg products including liquid eggs. Our brand portfolio includes Bob Evans, Simply Potatoes, Egg Beaters and Owens Sausage. Bob Evans Farms is based in Columbus, Ohio.

In September of 2017, Bob Evans Farms was acquired by Post Holdings, Inc. and is part of the Refrigerated Retail division. Other divisions of Post include Post Consumer Brands (Cereal), Weetabix (Cereal – UK), Michael Foods (Foodservice), and 8th Avenue Food & Provisions (Private Label). Post has aggressive growth plans for BEF, highlighted by the recent deployment of capital to support innovation, marketing and manufacturing. 

Responsibilities:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:              

Drive stand-up forklift/walkie truck.

Conveys materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or to other designated areas. 

Sorts and places materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, color, or product code.

Sorts and stores perishable goods in refrigerated rooms.

Fills requisitions, work orders, or requests for materials, tools, or other stock items and distributes items to production workers or assembly line.

Marks materials with identifying information.

Opens bales, crates, and other containers

Records amounts of materials or items received or distributed.

Weighs or counts items for distribution within plant to ensure conformance to company standards

Use computer to enter records.

Completes requisition forms to order supplies from other plant departments.

Operate pallet wrapping equipment.

Move Semi Trailers as needed with yard tractor.

Operate cardboard compactor/ Trash compactor.

Maintains inventory records.

Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Required:  

High School Diploma

Ability to be trained on a forklift

Preferred experience in a production environment using a forklift

Skill for recognition of new opportunities and problem solving

Ability to work in a multi-task, deadline-oriented environment

Good communication skills, both oral and written

Organizational skills with attention to detail

Must be willing to work flexible hours and shifts

Must be willing to attend off-site training

Ability on a daily basis, walking, standing, crouching, lifting (25-35lbs), twisting, climbing, reaching

WORKING CONDITIONS

Areas of facility may include controlled temperature zones including areas with refrigeration and noise levels requiring PPE.

90% Facility Environment

10% Office Environment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work and may not include all of the responsibilities or duties required.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence and memos.

Ability to write simple correspondence and fill out reports

Skill for recognition of new opportunities and problem solving

Ability to work in a multi-task, deadline-oriented environment

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

Strong organizational skills with attention to detail

Ability on a daily basis, walking, standing, crouching, lifting (25-50lbs), twisting, climbing, reaching