Assistant Warehouse Leader

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for covering shift responsibilities in the absence/vacation of other shift Warehouse Leaders.
• Assist Warehouse Manager and Raw Materials Manager in overseeing the Finished Goods and Raw Material Handlers on their shift.
• Verifies adherence to all procedures within Safety, Corporate / Site Quality System, Operational Procedures, and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Maintains and adheres to work instructions for activities such as verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of materials, and keeping warehouse inventory current.
• Ensures efficient movement and storage of all raw materials and finished product in all warehouses.
• Maintains FIFO system of inventory as required by customers.
• Responsible for the accuracy of transactions, product scanning, finished goods inventory, and inventory reliability.
• Document all shipments both inbound and outbound.
• Responsible for maintaining ISO and Food Safety standards.
• Maintains communication between shifts, as well as departments.
• Helps assign staffing to meet daily requirements in all warehouse locations.
• Provides instruction to shuttle drivers regarding transfers to outside warehouses, and maintains accurate trailer inventory through DYMS.
• Communicates repair of equipment and property.
• Coordinates staffing requirements based on work load (adjusting levels by shift).
• Provides performance evaluation and disciplinary purposes to shift associates.
• Responsible for making sure warehouse associates are being properly trained with assigned Material Handler Training Program.
  • Assist with maintaining training material and keeping it up to date.
  • Responsible for making sure training and boards are completed within assigned time frame.
  • Responsible for performing performance evaluations on all shift associates.
  • Responsible for making sure all warehouse locations are meeting Plastipak Packaging GMP standards by supporting and enforcing cleaning of warehouse and proper storage of products.
• Operate a forklift in a safe and efficient manner – assist in the training and testing of new hires and existing associates.
• Must complete and maintain certification in First Aid/CPR/AED.
• Responsible for reporting food safety issues to personnel with authority to initiate action. Initiate action(s) for food safety issues and report the issue(s) and action(s) taken to a member of the Food Safety Team.
• Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the company’s discretion.

We Offer

• Set Schedules : 12-hour shifts & a rotating 2-week standard schedule of 3 days, then 4 days is 15 working days a month as a full-time associate!

• Stability & Growth: We follow a strong promote-from-within business practice and offer a stable job through current market uncertainty!

• Advancement: We prioritize promotion from within!

• Rewards: Receive premium pay for your valued skills!

You Will:

• Verify adherence to all procedures within Safety, Corporate / Site Quality System, Operational Procedures, and Good Manufacturing Practices.

• Maintain and adheres to work instructions for activities such as verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of materials, and keeping warehouse inventory current.

• Responsible for the accuracy of transactions, product scanning, finished goods inventory, and inventory reliability

• Coordinate staffing requirements based on work load (adjusting levels by shift).

You Have

• High School diploma or GED required.

• 3 to 5 years prior related work experience.

• Physical ability to lift up to 40 lbs, climb on and off lift and to sit, stand and move about the facility.

• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

As a Plastipak Associate, you receive a benefits package offering the following:

• Wellness Programs
• Health Insurance Coverage, including Medical, Dental & Vision
• EAP, Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Insurance: Short-Term & Long-Term
• Accidental Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) Plan, with Company Matching Contribution & Profit Sharing feature
• Paid Time Off - 80 hours within 1st year & subsequent increases
• Paid Company Holidays
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Caregiving via Care.com
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program
• Travel Assistance
• Employee Discount Programs

*Some benefits are subject to eligibility requirements

Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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