1st Shift Warehouse Worker Level 1

Title: Warehouse Worker Level 1
Classification: Hourly / Non-Exempt
Department: Warehouse
Direct Reports: No
Supervisor: Warehouse Supervisor
Position Type: F/T
Benefits: Medical / Dental / Vision / Life Insurance / Disability / 401(k)

Position Summary:
The Warehouse Worker Level 1 must comply with all plant GMP, SQF Quality and Safety, Food Safety and Bio-Security procedures. The Warehouse Worker Level 1 oversees executing daily shipping and receiving duties and the movement of raw materials and finished goods. The daily tasks are completed using PIT equipment and physical labor. After training, the employee should be able to execute a minimum of two (2) Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions listed in this job description.

Payrate and Shift :
1st Shift: Monday-Friday 6:00am - 2:30pm Payrate: $21.00 per hour
Occasional Mandatory OT including weekends


Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Forklift Operation:
• Complete the pre-shift inspection for forklift, including battery maintenance
• Operate forklift and reach truck equipment to maneuver products in a quality/safe and efficient manner.
• Move products by loading/unloading shipments and storing products in appropriate storage areas Safely operate and maintain material moving equipment such as order pickers, reach trucks, and motorized pallet jacks
• Picking:
• Prioritize orders based on instructions indicated on picking sheets and understand how the order is processed from the time the product is received to the time it is shipped.
• Pick orders by reading pick sheets and handheld RF unit, complete necessary paperwork, move products to the shipping area and operate barcode scanners during order picking as needed.
• Follow the correct picking procedures: Match paperwork with product to ensure accuracy in the order.
• Reconciliation inventory counts (case and pallet count verification) verify products when needed.
• Ensure proper pallets are used per customer requirements.
• Bullpen:
• Verify cases count and item number for each pallet
• Put away finished goods pallets off the wrapper into racks according to standard practices and segregation guidelines
• Product rotation as instructed
• Pull product down as instructed by the Warehouse Supervisor for inspection/rework
• Utilize RF technology and tally sheets for inventory creation, put away and tracking purposes
• Loading:
• Loading tractors trailers as a continuation of the picking process or loading from a stage location
• Count pallets/cases and use RF technology to scan to dock door and/or trailer
• Inspect outbound pallets for road worthiness, acceptable skids and proper wrapping
• Follow loading procedures, paperwork and use best judgement for proper loading sequence and weight distribution
• Operate dock plates, dock locks, dock doors, dock lights and trailers doors in accordance with safety procedures as part of loading duties
• Unloading:
• Unloading trucks and tractor trailers at the direction of the Warehouse Supervisor in accordance with standard procedures
• Product, Make Date/Lot Code and Vat # verification
• Attaching License Plates to items in accordance with procedures
• Sorting and put away after completing receiving process
• Operate dock plates, dock locks, dock doors, dock lights and trailers doors in accordance with safety procedures as part of unloading duties
• Other Duties and Responsibilities:
• Sweep and maintain a clean and safe work environment
• Participate in re-certification for forklift operation, as required
• Report any unsafe work conditions that might occur
• Follow all site GMP/PPE requirements
• Other shipping/warehouse duties as required
• Generally standardized procedures involving wide variety of routine tasks or limited variety of semi-routine tasks
• Some judgement involved in the making of minor decisions affecting the accuracy and quality of work
• Problems can occur and the individual must make decisions within the limits defined by the standard or accepted practice already in place
• The above list of responsibilities is not inclusive and can/ will be changed/ amended as needed to present our customers and consumers with the highest quality, safety, and secure products from Biery Cheese

Requirements:

• High School Diploma Required
• Forklift Certification preferred
• Prior Knowledge of ERP/RF systems preferred
• 1-2 years related experience preferred
• General supervision is required. Employee generally works alone performing routine work and checks with supervisor only when in doubt.

Commitment to Food Safety:
Biery Cheese will continuously train our team members in food safety, food quality and maintaining regulatory requirements. Biery Cheese team members will be encouraged to improve their work process to produce/ packaged at the highest quality under the guides of food safety and quality.

Our team members are to conduct themselves appropriately while at Biery Cheese and manage the production area in a safe manner to avoid injury to themselves or co-workers.

Work Environment:
The work environment involves moderate risks or discomforts which may require special safety precautions working around moving machines in production facilities, protective clothing or gear such as goggles, gloves and shoes may be required. May be able to work in a cold environment.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.
• Ability to use hands/arms to reach, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls.
• Ability to work in multiple areas of the plant and may be exposed to wet and humid conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Ability to use distant and peripheral vision, identify and distinguish colors, and adjust focus.
• May work near moving mechanical parts, high and/or confining places.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.