Location: New Britain,CT, USA
GENERAL PURPOSE
Perform various warehouse and inventory related tasks. Receive, process, store, move, and distribute items (products, materials, ingredients, equipment, supplies, etc.) within a warehouse or cooler/refrigerated environment. Unload and load trucks, truck trailers, cases, pallets, stacks, etc. Read production schedules, customer orders, work orders, shipping orders, or requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed. Convey materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or to other designated areas by hand, hand truck, or electric hand truck. Record received and shipped items. Maintain a clean and safe working environment. Work within clearly defined processes and tasks.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Load and unload stacks and move items as assigned; sort and place materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence, such as size, type, style, color, or product code
Sort and store perishable goods in refrigerated area
Maintain organization, rotation of stock, and neatness of all coolers and warehouse
Fill requisitions, work orders, or requests for materials, tools, or other items and distribute to production workers
Accurately pull and prepare customer orders for shipping and for efficient loading onto trucks/trailers
Check all information for accurate shipment of customer orders; check bills of lading for accuracy before any product is shipped or received; check products for cleanliness and condition prior to loading
Use computer to accurately scan or enter/maintain inventories and records
Complete daily pick sheets, cycle counts, and production take backs
Assist with monthly inventory counts, year-end inventory counts, and cycle counts as required
Monitor materials, product, and equipment at each step of the process and report irregularities or concerns to supervisor
May sort, bundle and fill containers or place in assembled units
May mark or put identifying labels on product loads
May operate a forklift, including a standing forklift, to load and unload trucks and move inventory from one location to another
Keep a clean and safe working environment and optimize space utilization
Follow all DFA GMPs and work in a manner consistent with all corporate and regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements. Inform QA personnel of any quality issues
The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required
An Equal Opportunity Employer
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or equivalent
0 to 1 year of warehouse, distribution, production, or related experience
Certification and/or License may require forklift, walk behind jack, or other related work certifications
Required