Warehouse Technician

Description About the Warehouse Technician position The Warehouse Technician performs various functions such as, the movement of finished products, raw materials and packaging throughout the facility and onto transport vehicles. The Warehouse Technician responsibilities are to store, scan, pick and pack orders according to customer and company standards. The goal is to work effectively, efficiently and at peak performance at all times. Warehouse Technician responsibilities are: Report for assigned shift in a timely manner, in appropriate attire. Adherence to Garner Foods policies, FDA, GMP, SQF, HACCP and other applicable regulations. Operate forklift and other equipment in a safe, efficient, and productive manner according to Garner Foods and customer specifications. Pick and package orders according to customer specifications. Safely load/unload/breakdown/distribute products according to load plan. Complete required documentation including shipping and receiving logs. Validate product information is correct, and check/report any defects. Use computer system to enter information, print paperwork, access orders, read and understand customer specifications. Keep workplace neat, clean and sanitary in accordance with established policies. Pick, package and handle finished and unfinished product (also according to customer specifications), with accuracy in weights, diameters and other measurements, labeling, pallet specifications, shrink wrapping, banding, etc. Assure all quality checks have been performed, and product meets all customer specifications. Rotate stock, as necessary. Assist in monthly and quarterly inventory. Keep workplace neat, clean and sanitary in accordance with company policies. Follow all established safety rules and report deficiencies, if applicable. Other duties may be assigned. Safety and Food Safety Responsibility This is a safety-sensitive role with direct responsibility for maintaining a safe work environment and protecting food safety and product integrity. Strict adherence to all workplace safety and food safety programs, including GMP, HACCP, and SQF standards, is required. Employees must identify, report, and escalated hazards and process deviations, and are expected to take immediate action to stop or correct unsafe conditions or risks to product quality. Requirements Warehouse Technician requirements are: High school diploma or equivalent. Prior manufacturing experience, Food and or beverage industry preferred. Prior forklift certification, preferred. Prior experience using scanning equipment, preferred. Working knowledge of GMP, FDA, SQF, HACCP regulations and requirement, preferred. Ability to work in wet non-climate-controlled environment. Strong commitment to safety, customers, quality, and productivity is required. Ability to stand/walk/bend/kneel /crouch/climb (when necessary) for duration of shift assigned. Able to read, write, and follow verbal/written procedures, including computer based. Strong attention to detail skills. Ability to lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 pounds. Ability to work overtime, holidays, weekends, if necessary. Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment. Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including safety glasses, hearing protection, hairnets, beard nets (if applicable), gloves, and steel toe shoes correctly. #J-18808-Ljbffr