Distribution Technician

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Full Time Mishawaka, IN, US 30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1196 Hours : 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM or 6:00 PM - 6:00 AM (12-hour shifts) / Wednesdays are 1/2 shifts (6-hours) About United Petfood United Petfood is a private label producer of high-quality dry & wet pet food, biscuits and snacks. We are a Belgian family business with 25 high-tech pet kitchens in Europe and the US. Joining us means joining an international, passionate, and driven team with one common goal: a healthy planet filled with healthy pets! But it doesn’t stop there—we truly care about building encouraging, supportive, long-lasting partnerships, both inside as well as outside of our fast-growing family company. By only working with the very best ingredients and most innovative technology available, we ensure a place in which you can grow, bloom, and make thousands of pets happy worldwide! Check out our website: United Petfood Producers USA, Inc. Position Summary : Under direction of the Warehouse Manager, performs a variety of functions related to shipment of customer orders and warehouse storage operations. Includes staging and preparation of pallets for shipment and accurate completion of required paperwork. Assures compliance with GMP's and safety standards are maintained. Position Description (Responsibilities): Ensure all outgoing shipments are picked accurately using a printed order slip or scan gun (Packing Slip). Stage orders for shipment. Pick loads for shipment, strict attention for accuracy. Ensure order is loaded in a manner that adheres to being transport. Using a forklift, may unload finished product and supplies from incoming trailers, pallets or skids and transfer to correct storage areas. Perform cycle counts on finished product by date. Advise supervisor of any unsafe conditions to assist in providing a safe environment for other workers who walk through the warehouse. Follow and maintain GMP standards at all times. Participate and assist in inventory process. Safely operate forklift/stand up reach truck. Complete all required documentation with accuracy. Advise appropriate leads to any unsafe conditions in both plant and warehouse areas. Able to troubleshoot some equipment issues and advise maintenance of needed repairs or preventive care. Responsible for Continuous Improvement ideas and implementation in assigned area. Participate in team functions as required. Must maintain warehouse in an organized and clean manner to ensure safety and good manufacturing processes. Interact with warehouse team members, quality control, and production to maximize output and efficiency. Other duties as directed by the supervisor. Workplace Safety: Completes safety system documentation and verifies compliance to program standards. Reports deviations to Supervisor. Participates in mandatory safety trainings and adheres to all safety policies Required to report all safety issues, near misses, and injuries Quality & Food Safety: Completes quality & food safety system documentation and verifies compliance to program standards. Reports deviations to Supervisor. Participates in mandatory food safety and quality training program requirements Preserves the integrity of the BRC system through adherence to the policies and procedures outlined. Takes actions necessary to resolve food safety and quality system deficiencies Required to report food safety and quality system failures and take actions necessary to preserve the BRC system. Position Requirements: Ability to perform counts using basic arithmetic skills. Demonstrate forklift/stand up reach truck operation skills. Ability to lift a minimum of 50lbs consistently throughout shift. Tolerance for both hot and cold environment. Prior experience working in warehouse environment desirable. Ability to understand and carry out instructions. Communicate well verbally and in writing using the English language. Equal Opportunity Employer: United Petfood Producers USA Inc. is an equal opportunity workplace. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr ADP, Inc.