Receiving and Forklift Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Come and grow with us! We have open positions for a Receiving Operator in St. Louis, MO

PLUS, you will receive a $250 SIGN-ON Bonus ; after 90 days of consecutive employment!

Volpi Foods is America's oldest family-owned manufacturer of hand-crafted, authentic Italian meat products. Experience the delicious variety of traditional Italian meats crafted by three generations of accomplished salumieri. Exclusive family recipes, spice combinations and curing methods give Volpi Italian meat products their distinctive Old World flavor.

• Do you LOVE good food?

If so, then JOIN US and experience the Volpi Difference

Climate controlled!

Quarterly 5% Bonus!

Excellent benefits!

Be part of our Volpi Family & 100+ Year Legacy!

Position Summary:

The Receiving Warehouse Associate will be responsible for the unloading and receipt of all materials for the company or plant location. This position is responsible for maintaining efficient product storage, maintaining accurate inventory levels by implementing the First In First Out (FIFO) method, and delivering all materials to the Production areas or corresponding department in a safe, accurate, and efficient manner. This position reports directly to the Inventory & Scheduling Manager.

As an employee, this individual must consistently demonstrate The Volpi Way fundamentals behaviors.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Unload all inbound material.
• Check in and verify accuracy of all inbound loads.
• Put away all inbound materials by approved put-away method to ensure FIFO and safe practices are always conducted in the warehouse.
• Transfer all packaging materials to corresponding departments, from given picklist.
• Move stock within Great Plains System proficiently.
• Inspect product and notify staff of quality or damage issues
• Achieve and maintain certification on material handling equipment (Powered Pallet Jack, Ride-on Jack and/or stacker, Stand-Up Forklift) upon placement in role or within 30 days of placement in the role.
• Contribute ideas/suggestions to improve warehouse procedures.
• Perform cleaning and Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS) tasks as directed.
• Fill & maintain production consumable supplies throughout the facility.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Candidate Qualifications:

• A minimum of a high school diploma or a General Education Diploma (GED) is required.
• Prior warehouse experience is preferred.
• A minimum of basic proficiency in English.
• Ability to solve basic math operations, and strong communication skills.
• A minimum of one year experience operating Stand-Up Forklifts and Electric Pallet Jacks.
• Must have strong computer skills with data entry accuracy.
• Ability to manage time well and be self-motivated.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee:

• Must have the ability to make coordinated movement of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble large and small objects.
• Must be able to stand for entire shifts with periodic, bending, reaching, stooping, and lifting of up to 40 pounds repeatedly throughout the day.
• Must be able to safely walk and work around machinery and knives.

• Must be able to wear a hairnet, latex gloves, hearing protection, as well as any other PPE.
• Must be able to work in cool, temperature-controlled environment of 35-50 degrees.