Dock Associate

Dock Associate

Reports to: Logistics Manager

Location: 21 Commerce Street Wilmington, DE 18901

Shift: Monday Friday. Saturdays as needed (5:00am 3:00pm) Compensation: $18.00-$20.00/hour

Position Summary

Properly and safely move products within the Freezers/cooler and on and off of delivery trucks in accordance with company, state and federal, and customer standards and expectations.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for pulling products for customer orders in a timely manner.
• Perform duties such as manual lifting, assembly, taping, labeling operations, and sorting.
• Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment (Forklift when certified)
• May use hand-held tracking device.
• Ensure proper code date rotation.
• Perform basic visual quality inspections on products and report any product/packaging issues
• Maintain communication with other departments, management, and employees, and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production.
• Mark the paperwork properly when making adjustments for product shortages.
• Keep accurate records on load sheets, inventory sheets, scrap sheets, and computerized equipment.
• Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible, and accurate format, completed with required information, and is documented in accordance with SOP's.
• Utilize continuous improvement mindset and assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area.
• Follow all policies and procedures including GMPs, SOPs, and SSOPs at all times.
• Must wear appropriate PPE at all times.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by Manager/Supervisor
• All employees are responsible for food safety and quality.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• High School Diploma or equivalent desired.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Forklift Certification required
• Experience in food manufacturing or preparation desired.
• Ability to accurately record data.
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs., frequently lifting and/or moving product above shoulder height and manually stacking and moving cases up to 7 high.
• Must be able to work in an environment where temperature is maintained at 35-40 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Must be able to work in a wet environment with some exposure to cleaning chemicals.
• Standing, walking, kneeling, and bending required for virtually the entire shift.
• Must be able to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Comprehensive Benefits: Comprehensive insurance benefits, including medical, dental, vision, ensuring financial security and well-being for employees and their families Time-off: Competitive time off including sick leave and site closures for selected holidays Corporate Discounts: Get discounts on travel, subscriptions and more!