Reser's Fine Foods

Palletizer

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Salem, OR, USA

In-Office

Entry level

Food • Hospitality

Proud Sponsor of Good Times

The Role

Transports pallets, packaging materials, and empty pallets between production, warehouse, and distribution areas. Wraps loaded pallets, inspects electric jacks, reports equipment issues, maintains a clean work area, and follows safety and Good Manufacturing Practices. The role is performed in a refrigerated food manufacturing plant and requires repetitive lifting, reliable attendance, and flexibility for overtime, evening, or weekend schedules.

Summary Generated by Built In

General Summary: Transports pallets between the warehouse, the production floor, and the distribution center.

Benefits and Culture

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to help employees live a healthier life, build rewarding careers and save for the future. Reser's offers choices whenever possible, because we recognize the diverse and ever changing needs of our employees. Full-time employee benefits include medical, dental, vision, AD&D, life, 401(k) with discretionary match, wellness programs, paid time off, company paid holidays and a variety of voluntary benefit options.

We strive to be your Employer of Choice. As one of our five cornerstones, this means that we go all-out to create an environment that shows we are committed to investing in employee growth and creating a culture of belonging where employees want to build a lasting career.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

1. Transports pallets from the packaging line to the distribution center.

2. Delivers empty pallets to the production line.

3. Delivers packaging materials to the production line.

4. Wraps loaded pallets according to company guidelines.

5. Ensures electric jacks are in working order and reports problem to the maintenance department.

6. Maintains a clean and orderly work area.

7. Follows company safety guidelines and Good Manufacturing Practices.

8. Regular attendance and punctuality are required due to working with people, items and equipment that are at the facility.

Job Specifications

1. Pallet jack or forklift experience is required.

2. English/Spanish bilingual a plus.

Working Conditions

1. Refrigerated food manufacturing plant.

2. The environment may be wet or dry and temperatures may range from 25°F to 110°F.

3. Repetitive lifting with packages in excess of 25 lbs. is required.

4. Production demands may require overtime and/or evening or weekend scheduling.

Recipe for Success

Reser’s is the leading provider of fresh refrigerated deli salads, side dishes, and prepared foods for the supermarket, club store, and food service industries. Family owned and operated, Reser’s has been a proud sponsor of good times at racetracks, picnics, BBQs, music festivals, and affordable family meals since 1950. Reser’s family of brands include Reser’s American Classics, Main St Bistro, Stonemill Kitchens, and more. With more than 4,500 employees, Reser’s operates 14 facilities in the US, Mexico, and Canada and actively supports the communities it serves.

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Skills Required

Pallet jack or forklift experience
Ability to repetitively lift packages weighing more than 25 pounds
English and Spanish bilingual ability
Regular attendance and punctuality

Reser's Fine Foods Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Reser's Fine Foods and has not been reviewed or approved by Reser's Fine Foods.

Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive, bundling medical, dental, vision, and prescription with 24/7 telemedicine and virtual counseling from day one. Wellness and prevention programs and an employee assistance program further bolster care access.
Affordable Benefits — Plans are presented with lower out-of-pocket costs than national averages and are bundled under one premium through a national provider. Employees can also access discounts on health-related products and services via the provider network.
Retirement Support — The company offers a 401(k) with a discretionary annual employer match alongside profit sharing and both defined benefit and defined contribution pension plans. These elements strengthen long-term savings beyond base wages.