Plan, organize, and participate in the daily operations of Dry, Freezer, and Cooler Warehousing, Shipping & Receiving, and Logistics. Clearly communicate in a friendly, professional manner and perform related work as required.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Pulling and issuing materials to the production department
• Receive materials and supplies from vendors, WIP, and finished goods
• Verify physically all the material received in terms of lot numbers, quantity, and quality of package
• Print drums/ingredients labels for all the product received according to shipping documents and COAs
• Keep updated all data entry in the system as needed (production – Finish Goods)
• Shipping of finished goods and other materials
• Participates in quarterly inventories and weekly cycle counts
• Maintains area to meet SQF and GMP requirements
• Able to work occasional weekends, holidays, and evenings
• Receives goods and verifies the quality and count of all items unloaded from trucks and trailers; checks against suppliers count and immediately reports discrepancies to carriers, supervisor, and purchasing officer per company policy
• Verifies and records all items loaded for shipments
• Carefully and accurately maintains shipping records for requested categories including goods returned, dunnage, and returnable pallets
• Maintains database of shipment data to ensure that customer orders are updated and that appropriate billing documents are provided to accounting or other associated departments as required
• Notifies supervisor of major discrepancies, over-shipments, or substitutions
• Transports materials on shipping dock with a hand truck or other vehicle as needed
• Loads trucks / unloads trucks using a forklift
• Other duties as assigned

SKILLS, TRAITS, & COMPETENCIES:

• Analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
• Works independently as well as being willing to follow directions and best practices
• Asks appropriate and meaningful questions to gain a clear understanding of technical issues. Uses information to determine the appropriate course of action and the priority level of the issue
• Multitasks. Can handle multiple projects with changing priorities and frequent interruptions positively
• Collaborative. Demonstrates a desire and ability to work well within a team
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines, and reporting
• Strong commitment to quality customer service
• Ability to accurately sort, count, and verify items received
• Basic understanding of dock and warehouse procedures
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and/or inventory software to maintain records, input data, and create reports

Requirements

the MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: ·

• 1 - 2 years’ previous operations experience
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Forklift certification

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb or balance
• Must be able to traverse distribution warehouse and access a variety of storage spaces and shelving units by stretching, squatting, and reaching
• Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds
• Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures in the warehouse, loading dock and freezer