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About the Role

Morgan Foods, Inc. has a full-time Security Guard opportunity within the Human Resources department. This on-site plant security role controls access to the facility, monitors traffic entering and leaving company property, assists employees, visitors, vendors, and truck drivers, and helps protect Morgan Foods' plant, grounds, warehouse, people, and property.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Safety and Security Champion by helping maintain a safe, secure, and controlled entrance to company property.
• Control access for employees, truck drivers, visitors, vendors, and other authorized individuals entering or leaving company grounds.
• Open and secure gates as needed and verify credentials, approved rosters, visitor information, and other required authorization before granting access.
• Issue passes only as authorized by company leadership and established procedures.
• Direct visitors, vendors, and truck drivers to the appropriate areas of the grounds, buildings, or departments.
• Inspect outgoing traffic to help prevent the unauthorized removal of company property, materials, tools, equipment, or products.
• Maintain accurate records of trucks, carriers, visitors, and other applicable traffic entering and leaving the facility.
• Verify required permits or authorization for tools, materials, or other items removed from company premises.
• Monitor proper use of time clocks for recording employee arrivals and departures.
• Answer and transfer telephone calls when the switchboard or main office is closed.
• Maintain awareness of entrance activity, visitor flow, and traffic movement to support safe and orderly operations.
• Perform light maintenance and housekeeping in assigned guard and gate areas, including mowing, sweeping, and keeping the area clean and presentable.
• Support special projects or assignments that help resolve ongoing issues or meet departmental goals.
• Follow company policies, safety rules, security procedures, and site-access requirements while maintaining professionalism, confidentiality, and sound judgment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, and use hands, fingers, and wrists to operate phones, gates, radios, logs, computers, and other assigned equipment.
• Ability to work around vehicle traffic, gates, entry points, and plant grounds.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds or more as job duties require.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow work instructions, security procedures, safety rules, access requirements, and company policies.
• Must communicate professionally with employees, visitors, truck drivers, vendors, supervisors, and company leadership.
• Complete logs and records accurately and on time.
• Maintain a positive, professional, and respectful interpersonal style.
• Demonstrate reliability, accountability, confidentiality, alertness, sound judgment, and consistent attendance.
• Remain observant, follow established procedures, and respond appropriately to changing priorities, traffic flow, visitor needs, and security concerns.
• Ability to work the assigned shift and adjust the schedule as needed, including overtime, weekends, and holidays, to maintain plant security and facility coverage.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Previous security, guard, gatehouse, military, law enforcement, warehouse, logistics, or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license and a good driving record required.
• Must be legally eligible and able to meet all company requirements for an armed security position.
• Good written, verbal, communication, and organizational skills required.
• Ability to accurately complete logs, records, passes, and other required documentation.
• Ability to verify credentials, follow access-control procedures, and consistently enforce company entry requirements.
• Ability to interact professionally with employees, visitors, truck drivers, vendors, and company leadership.
• Strong attention to detail, situational awareness, and sound judgment required.
• Problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills preferred.
• Ability to work independently while supporting the larger team and company operation.
• Reliable and consistent attendance required.

Skills

• Bilingual English/Spanish skills preferred
• Basic to intermediate computer literacy preferred
• Good written, verbal, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to accurately complete logs, records, passes, and other required documentation
• Ability to verify credentials, follow access-control procedures, and consistently enforce company entry requirements
• Ability to interact professionally with employees, visitors, truck drivers, vendors, and company leadership
• Strong attention to detail
• Situational awareness
• Sound judgment
• Problem-solving skills
• Conflict-resolution skills

Location

• Austin, Indiana

Work Type

• Full-time
• On-site

Experience Level

• Commensurate with experience, training, and knowledge

Education Level

• High school diploma or GED required

Salary/Compensations

• Commensurate with experience, training, and knowledge

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Short-Term Disability
• HSA and FSA options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with company match
• Company events
• Great culture

About the Company

• Morgan Foods, Inc., since 1899, "A Tradition in Store Brands."
• An innovator in crafting quality food for the consumer marketplace.
• Privately held and headquartered in Austin, Indiana, with operations in Indiana and Michigan.
• Dedicated to producing high-quality, delicious food that families love.
• For over 125 years, Morgan Foods has been an industry leader committed to quality and innovation.
• Five generations of the Morgan family have valued our team by investing in employees' careers and professional growth while offering competitive pay and excellent benefits.
• Come join a team with an amazing history and a great future.

Equal Opportunity

• Morgan Foods, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity, national origin, age, height, weight, marital status, arrest record, disability, or any other characteristic protected under Indiana or applicable federal law.