VAC-Warehouse Associate

Warehouse Position

Role Summary: To perform duties such as opening boxes, date coding products, packaging, and palletizing. Additionally, research inventory shortages and report findings to Lead or Supervisor.

Compensation: Starting at $21/hour. This position is on Weekend Shift: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 5am-6:30pm.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurately follow instructions from Lead to pull product from the freezer to the VAC to date code.
• Unstack boxes, open and restack boxes.
• Efficiently date code product, assist boxers if product is overflowing in the turntable, and palletize.
• Unload product and verify counts for accuracy.
• Knowledge of current label machine and how to change the labels and ribbons when needed.
• Knowledge of current box taper and how to change the tape when needed.
• Accurately operate RF Scanning equipment to assure correct counts.
• Knowledge of RedZone and all functions that is required per order.
• Knowledge of operating a pallet jack and motorized pallet jack. Must follow all safety procedures.
• When building pallets be able to verify product count and product before wrapping the finished pallet.
• Put product away in the freezer properly.
• Properly load trailers and make sure all paperwork associated with the load has been completed and signed.
• Prior to loading the trailer, check for cleanliness, damages and make sure the reefer is on. If the reefer is not on, immediately notify the Lead or Supervisor.
• Clean and sweep VAC center floors. Vacuum underneath the conveyors. Dispose of used shrink-wrap into proper receptacles throughout the shift and at the end of day.
• Have knowledge of squid ink printers and programming correct use by dates.

Compliance and Safety: Cooperate with all aspects of the E.A. Sween Company safety program. Fulfill all regulatory requirements and documentation. Operate loading equipment in a safe manner.

Continuous Improvement: Maintain a clean and compliant facility.

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to professionally and effectively communicate with team members.
• Ability to work 30-40 (full time) hours per week with some flexibility of hours required to ensure coverage.
• Able to use various equipment including but not limited to iPad and pallet jack.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous warehouse/loader experience.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license for the state of Minnesota.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Must be able to repetitively lift/carry up to 50 pounds.
• Bend, turn, twist, reach out, reach overhead, and lift overhead.
• Pull and push up to 5,000 pounds with the assistance of a pallet jack.
• Work in a widely varying temperature environment indoors between 30 to 50.