Parts Packer

Do you want to work for a global company that creates remarkable experiences through people, products, and food? If you want to be part of a rewarding People First culture that values relationships, trust, and taking the long view, then this is the place for you. Henny Penny was named the 2021 Dayton Business of the Year for many good reasons. Read on to learn more!

General Description:

Parts Fulfilment Specialist is an entry position to start and test in one of the 4 levels within the department.

Packer: The Packer is responsible for packaging of a variety of manufactured and purchased products. The Packer position is a support role for the Parts Fulfillment area. The Packer must be proficient in small parcel packing for both domestic and international or less than truckload (LTL) international and domestic.

Receiver: The Receiver is role is responsible for the receipt, verification and recording of raw materials and products that come into our Parts Fulfillment operation. It is often involved with storing inventory for shipment.

Floor Picker: The Picker is responsible for filling customer orders using RFSmart and preparing orders for shipment according to company standards.

Tower Picker: The Picker is responsible for filling customer orders using a pick list in the PPG tower software and preparing orders for shipment according to company standards.

What You'll Be Doing:

Packer:

• Puts supplies and finished goods in bags, boxes and crates and then move them to loading areas for delivery.
  
• Conducts final inspections, weights, and counts of items to ensure they meet production standards,
  
• Seals containers with tape and other adhesives, and label boxes with the names of their contents and their intended destinations.
  
• Pulls defective products from containers and replace them with functioning items.
  
• Keeps record of their activities for inventory control.
  
• Performs production duties such as manual lifting, packaging, taping, labeling operations and sorting.
  
• Reports defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor.
  
• Breaks down cardboard for recycling.
  
• Packs customer orders according to packing lists
  
• Packs products securely for shipping, according to general packing guidelines
  
• Properly labels packages with package content and shipping labels.
  
• Counts, weighs, or measures items on outgoing shipments.
  
• Verifies information against invoices, orders, and other records.
  
• Determines method of shipment
  
• Processes customer pickup orders with unique packaging and invoice routings
  
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Receiver:

• Unpack and examine incoming shipments and correspond with shipper to rectify damages and shortages.
  
• Counts all incoming items and compares to invoice.
  
• Follow ups to have missing stock resent.
  
• Compares shipments to work orders to ensure timely receipt of items and to keep a log when items are received.
  
• Files invoices that arrive with shipments for use in bill payment.
  
• Organizes stock in storage or manages cross-docking procedures.
  
• Uses computer software programs to enter products as they are received and to make note of the proper place for storage.
  
• Maintains orderly storage of materials or products is essential for efficiency in shipping or retrieving stock.
  
• Maintains orderly filing systems for incoming invoices, bill payments and outgoing invoices and bill payments.
  
• Responsible for daily cycle counts to audit inventory accuracy.
  
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Floor Picker:

• Picks customer orders (including the correct quantity) according to picking lists.
  
• Reads production schedule, customer order, work order, shipping order, or requisition to define items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
  
• Conveys materials items from receiving or production areas to storage or to other designated areas by hand, tow motor, or tower.
  
• Sorts and places materials or items on racks and shelves according to predetermined sequence, like size, type, style, color, or product code
  
• Assembles customer orders from stock places orders on pallets or conveys orders to packing station.
  
• Marks materials with identifying information, using stencil, crayon, or another marking device.
  
• Opens bales, crates, and other containers, using hand tools.
  
• Records amount of materials or items received or distributed.
  
• Weighs or counts items for distribution within department to make sure conformance to company standards.
  
• Arranges stock parts in specified sequence for assembly by other workers.
  
• Responsible for daily cycle counts to audit inventory accuracy.
  
• Required to process information in the computer system/JD Edwards
  
• Other duties as assigned.
  

Tower Picker:

• Picks customer orders (including the correct quantity) according to picking lists.
  
• Pulls orders on bulk system.
  
• Reads production schedule, customer order, work order, shipping order, or requisition to define items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
  
• Conveys materials items from receiving or production areas to storage or to other designated areas by hand, tow motor, or tower.
  
• Sorts and places materials or items on shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence, like size, type, style, color, or product code
  
• Assembles customer orders from stock places orders on pallets or shelves or conveys orders to packing station or shipping department.
  
• Marks materials with identifying information, using stencil, crayon, or another marking device.
  
• Opens bales, crates, and other containers, using hand tools.
  
• Records amount of materials or items received or distributed.
  
• Weighs or counts items for distribution within department to make sure conformance to company standards.
  
• Arranges stock parts in specified sequence for assembly by other workers.
  
• Responsible for daily cycle counts to audit inventory accuracy.
  
• Required to process information in the computer system/JD Edwards
  
• Other duties as assigned
  

What We're Looking For:

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent experience
  
• 1-3 years' experience in a warehouse or distribution environment.
  
• Good communication skills
  
• Ability to read, write, and perform basic math functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) accurately.
  
• General knowledge of warehouse procedures
  
• Ability to work in a team environment and take initiative.
  
• Ability to lift 75 lbs., climb ladders, and utilize material handling equipment traveling to heights of 18 ft.
  
• Must be able to stand entire shift.
  
• Ability to adhere to defined processes and procedures and suggest improvements.
  
• May involve some repetitive motions.
  
• Knowledge of basic power tools and various equipment as needed to perform duties.
  
• Knowledge of basic visual quality inspections on products
  

About Us

We're known in our industry for making the best commercial food equipment in the world. Every day, millions of people eat in restaurants operating Henny Penny equipment. We're a behind-the-scenes engine in the world's most demanding kitchens, including long-term partners like McDonald's, Chick-fil-A, KFC, and Wendy's. We're 1,000+ employee-owners who thrive by living a People First mission: to support employees in becoming the best version of themselves both personally and professionally.

We recently completed the largest expansion in our history with the addition of 150,000 square feet on our Eaton campus. This expansion drives development of the world's most reliable, easy-to-use equipment with an innovative new space for global research and development. We have several collaborative spaces for our project teams, a dedicated electrical engineering lab for our hardware and software engineers, a full model shop for rapid prototyping, and a brand-new test lab that has 300 feet of hood space to test new equipment on our product roadmap. On top of that, we have a new state-of-the-art kitchen for our food science group to meet with our customers, understand what they need, and then dial in our equipment to help them make legendary menu items.

Henny Penny is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability or handicap, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), marital status, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.