Warehouse Technician

Job TitleWork with packaging lines providing material needed to operate (bags, pallets, slip sheets, chipboard, etc.). Transport finished goods from packaging lines to stretch wrap conveyor. Ticket and store finished goods in warehouse. Track production to accurately fulfill customer orders. Scan all materials used during shift.Safely operate forklift (Must be able to obtain Alphia certification) accurately and efficiently.Receive finished product from manufacturing lines and ticket by entering computerized inventory system. Transport to stretch wrapper area for processing.Receive and weigh WIP from manufacturing.Transport bulk totes from warehouse to tote dump station and dump for packaging.Inspect finished product for stack quality, count, and lot code accuracy.Operate Stretch Wrapper, Palletizer, and other warehouse equipment.Responsible for becoming familiar with product ticketing and customer requirements for palletization. Know where to get the information and how to interpret it.Operate computerized inventory system to run necessary reports (production, non-scan, location, receipts, etc.) and enter tickets into the receiving screen.Issue raw ingredients to manufacturing and packaging.Communicate with Packaging Operators on pallet counts to ensure orders are filled correctly.Maintain assigned equipment.Load trucks with finished product. Follow customer requirements, document process. Documentation may include photos, notes, and other required forms.Participate in full facility and equipment clean-up between product runs, as directed.Knowledge and proficiency in Alphia Business Systems as it relates to position.Use GMP's to maintain plant standards and SOPs for all products.Required to notify an operations leader of any situation or observation that may adversely affect food safety and/or quality.Participate in 1st article of inspection to ensure food safety and quality.Train new employees to successfully perform at a level I or II.Other duties as directed or assigned.Education level: high school diploma and/or GED preferred.Forklift experience desired. Ability to successfully obtain a forklift certification through ALPHIA.Successfully demonstrated proficiency in working as a level II WH Tech. This must be documented in ALPHIA system.CDL preferred.Ability to train new employees on tasks and skills needed to perform for success.Willing to work in a team environment and contribute to group goals.Ability to communicate both verbally and in written form.Ability to receive and provide instructions in a positive manner.Basic math skills including addition and subtraction.Ability to multi-task.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, walk, and move from place to place. The employee is occasionally required to sit, use foot/feet to operate machine, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl or reach above shoulders. The employee is frequently required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or touch.The employee must exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and / or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.The employee may be frequently exposed to allergens and/or airborne particles in the production area. Production employees are exposed to temperatures ranging from 50 to 115 degrees, depending on the season and workstation, and may be working near moving mechanical parts. Occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions may occur.The noise level in the work environment may be loud while production equipment is running.Personal Protection Equipment (including, but not limited to, boots, gloves, safety glasses, and/or face shields) is required during various processes in the production area. Ear plugs and bump caps are required at all times in the production area.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.