Warehouse Associate/Box Truck Driver

Shank's Extracts, LLC d/b/a Universal Ingredients - Shank's is a premier manufacturer of vanilla extracts, other extracts, natural and artificial flavors, food colors, syrups, and sauces. Shank's quality products are widely distributed to industrial, private-label, and grocery customers worldwide. We have an immediate opening for a Warehouse Associate

Available Immediately Upon Hire: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA, EAP, ID Theft, 401K, and PTO.

Disclaimer: Shank's Extracts manufactures various products that identify as major food allergens (milk, eggs, tree nuts, wheat, and soybeans) as well as several other food ingredients. We cannot guarantee you will not be exposed to skin and/or odor contact with these various ingredients. Your health and safety are our number one priority, and we will do our best to accommodate within reason.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:

The Warehouse Associate is to assist with the flow and process of incoming and outgoing shipments. The Warehouse Associate will also be assisting with the overall production of the warehouse in accordance with production and shipping/receiving needs.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists with the loading/unloading of incoming/outgoing freight when needed.
• Accurately fulfilling customer orders and loads safely and efficiently.
• Ensures all shipments are properly counted, marked, labeled, and stickered.
• Assists in cycle counts for all necessary inventory audits.
• Proactively organizes and locates Finished goods and Raw materials within the warehouse.
• Maintains Supplies and Inventory in accordance with company needs.
• Maintains the facility equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion.
• Operates cleaning equipment and cleaning tasks as assigned.
• Safely operates the forklift to transfer raw materials and finished goods throughout the facility.
• Safely operates the wrapping machine to ensure the product is secure and safe to transport.
• Accurately fulfill internal production orders and items as needed.
• Performs various tasks in the ERP system.
• Drives or operates a box truck as needed or assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL/SKILLS NEEDED:

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with coworkers, customers, truck drivers, and vendors.
• Experience working in a warehouse environment.
• Ability to work productively alone or as a part of a larger group.
• Must be computer literate with knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and other business-related software.
• Familiarity with computerized warehousing systems is preferred.
• Current or prior forklift certification/experience preferred.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, multi-functional, and multitasked inventory environment.
• Must be able to do basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Must be able to do basic measuring and weighing of products
• Knowledge of Safe Quality Food (SQF) certification is a plus.
• Experience with inventory control is a plus.
• Experience driving and operating a box truck a plus
• English comprehension including speaking, reading, and writing is required for our business's necessity to ensure a safe and effective work environment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Can meet DOT background check standards (if required to be a non-CDL DOT driver)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• May require the employee to frequently lift and/or carry up to thirty (30) pounds
• May be required to infrequently lift up to fifty (50) pounds
• Required to stand, sit, or walk for an entire shift
• Requires frequent pushing and pulling up to fifty (50) pounds
• Requires infrequent repetitive motion
• Requires bending, twisting, stooping, and squatting
• Must be able to work in various indoor temperatures including elevated heat, humidity, and cold
• Infrequently exposed to elevated noise levels which occur below OSHA thresholds
• Exposure to various spices and food manufacturing smells throughout a work shift.
• Requires frequent visual quality control observations
• Ability to climb up and down a step stool ladder
• Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment [PPE]
• Required to follow Good Manufacturing Practices [GMPs]
• Can meet DOT physical requirements (if required to be a non-CDL DOT driver)
• Exposure to food allergens such as, but not limited to, milk eggs, tree nuts, wheat, and soybeans will occur.

Conduct, Quality, Integrity, and Culture

Conduct: We will conduct every aspect of our business with honesty, integrity, and openness, respecting human rights and the interests of our employees, customers, and third parties

Quality: Shank's is committed to food safety and product quality. We employ extensive food safety programs and controls at all levels. Our quality standards and food safety procedures are thoroughly being evaluated internally and externally. We continuously strive to improve our performance.

Integrity: Shank's and its employees will not offer, give, seek or receive, either directly or indirectly, improper inducements for business or financial gain. Where information is confidential, that confidentiality must be protected.

Culture: Shank's respects the cultural values of our employees, contractors, and customers. We also promote a balanced work-life environment. We recognize and celebrate our employees for their hard work and the contributions they make to our company.

Shanks Core Values:

ASPIRATION: Share a vision for achievement


ACCOUNTABILITY: Support company reputation


ADAPTABILITY: Evolve to meet business needs

***Competitive compensation and benefits package***

Shank's Extracts, LLC d/b/a Universal Ingredients - Shank's is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Employer.