P&S Warehouseman

Job Description

Job Description

MGP Ingredients is a leading supplier of premium distilled spirits and food ingredient solutions. Its Distilling Solutions segment provides bourbons, whiskeys, ryes, gins, and vodkas to craft and multinational brands. MGP's own Branded Spirts business is growing following the 2021 acquisition of Luxco, a top spirits producer, bottler, supplier, and importer as well as the 2023 acquisition of Penelope Bourbon, known for its wide range of uniquely blended expressions. Ingredient Solutions delivers nutritional, functional wheat- and pea-based ingredients aligned with consumer trends. The company operates in locations across the Midwestern U.S., and overseas in Northern Ireland and Mexico.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

• Work with operators and shift managers to establish production schedules and manage tank availability.
• Take inventories of materials, fill out all forms, fill out bills of lading, and any other associated recordkeeping required.
• Work with Marketing to help set up production scheduling, loading scheduling and packing scheduling.
• Direct P&S Material Handling operators on materials to be packed and schedules to be followed.
• Ability to operate all phases of the warehousing operation which includes packing, loading, and unloading.
• Pack products and understand the flow of products through the bulk storage system.
• Understand and be able to operate all facets of palletizing and packaging line systems
• Complete necessary paperwork related to quality assurance.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2 years post-secondary education, military experience or related work experience preferred
• Requires passing score on general aptitude testing and mechanical testing conducted at MGP Ingredients.
• Basic arithmetic, writing and mechanical skills.
• Knowledge of computers. Ability to enter required data on computers.
• Strong verbal & written communication skills. Ability to interpret and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to operate in a team environment. Works well with others.
• Ability to operate multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to operate with minimal supervision.
• Must work in a safe, efficient and productive manner.
• Subjected to temperature extremes, both hot and cold, not only due to weather but also to plant processes.
• Must be able to climb and work in high places and off ladders.
• Subject to confined spaces.
• Ability to operate forklifts, stack products and load trucks.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Includes frequently used office equipment, computer software programs, manuals, books, or other written resources, hand tools, power tools, two-way radios, and other tools/equipment/resources ; Includes use of sanitation equipment and lab/field equipment. Various lab equipment, two-way radios will be required to use.

If you require a reasonable accommodation in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Caitlin Zbikowski, Talent Manager @ View email address on ziprecruiter.com.

If the above speaks to you, we’re excited to learn more about you! At MGP, we know that our people are our greatest strength. With different perspectives and unique ways of thinking, our employees are as varied as our products. We believe that inclusivity strengthens the organization and champions a company culture that is evolving to reflect all of us. Culture results from our behaviors, our personal commitment, our curiosity, how we collaborate, and the ways we courageously share our perspectives and expect others to do the same. Each of us can make a difference by fostering thinking and actions that empower us to connect, belong and grow together. Compensation is competitive and is commensurate with experience. MGP offers exceptional medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) Match and PTO. All successful candidates for this position will be required to submit to a criminal background check and drug test.