Position Overview:

Kaluzny Bros., Inc (KBI) is hiring General Laborers for our 2nd shift production operation to join our team at our rendering plant in Rockdale, IL.

As a General Laborer you will work directly with animal by-product (bones, hides, fat, and meat) to effectively manage inbound material, material processing and cooking, and outbound material transfer.

A successful General Laborer is a solution-focused self-starter that can follow direction to effectively manage their production output in a safe and clean manner.

KBI is a family-owned and operated rendering company comprised of two operations: a used cooking oil processing facility and an animal bone and fat processing plant.

2nd shift runs from 3 PM - 11:30 PM

Job Responsibilities:

• Handle the unloading of raw animal material into the plant through the operation of a forklift or driving of a spotter vehicle
• Transfer liquid grease material between tankers
• Work in a manual labor environment (including the need to frequently walk, stand, sit, shovel, climb, crouch, and kneel) during regular weather, hot summer temperatures, and cold winter conditions
• Handle warm working conditions (due to cooking process), animal odors, and a greasy working environment
• Follow the direction of the shift Supervisor and Plant Manager while staying highly organized and self-motivated
• Use effective problem-solving skills to minimize downtime and increase production output
• Exhibit a willing-to-learn attitude to effectively work between both plant sites
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Be adaptable to change and an effective communicator (both written and verbal)
• Follow all Company safety and compliance protocols and guidelines
• Adhere to the principles of honesty, integrity, and respect in every aspect of their role

Minimum/Required Qualifications:

• 1+ years’ experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs on an occasional basis

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in liquid processing or rendering
• Experience operating a forklift and/or spotter vehicle

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.15 - $20.15 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Prescription drug insurance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Do you have reliable transportation to work?
• Were you referred to this role by a current Kaluzny Bros. employee? If so, please list the employees name here.
• Are you authorized to work lawfully in the United States?

Experience:

• manufacturing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Overnight Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person