Warehouse I - Dry Warehouse
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Job Category: Logistics/Supply Chain/Distribution/TransRequisition Number: WAREH001174Apply now Posted: October 11, 2024 Full-Time On-site LocationsMD - Laurel 9090 Whiskey Bottom Rd Laurel, MD 20723, USAAt Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream, we are excited to start a new chapter of accelerated growth as partof Froneri - a global pure-play ice cream leader. Come help us transform DGIC into the #1 ice cream brand! With nearly 100 years of winning experience in the U.S, a robust portfolio of powerhouse brands that consumers know and love such as Hí¤agen-Dazs, Drumstick, Dreyer's & Edy's, Skinny Cow and Outshine, and the backing and coaching of European-based ice cream experts, we know we have the winning recipe.Headquartered in Walnut Creek, the Bay Area's hub for up-and-coming food trends, our teams across our offices and factories are raising the bar on all things ice cream. We are investing in significant capital expansions to grow our Operations and Supply Chain and are transforming how we work at every level to become agile, accelerate growth and elevate our quality. With a renewed focus on frozen treats, our tight-knit team of ambitious innovators are fully immersed in the business and encouraged to flex and make decisions quickly. We are committed to pursuing every great idea and delivering the best ice cream experience for our consumers, when and where they want it.Main Purpose of Job: Effective and consistent handling of all assigned warehouse activities. A good understanding of the machinery & processes ensuring you achieve the desired results in terms of Quality, Safety, Hygiene and Waste. Attention to detail and always operating within the required parameters of your assignment.Role and Activity Receive, store, and deliver all materials to the Production Lines in a safe and efficient manner. Make cost effective decisions in a timely manner. This includes quality, safety, speed, and waste. Have the computer skills and aptitude to operate various warehouse management systems (SAP and RF) spreadsheets, word-processing documents, etc. Properly fill out all paperwork needed for operations. Ensure that all packaging and raw materials are properly rotated on a First Expired First Out (FEFO) basis. Verify Lot Control and FEFO is used for all floor deliveries and returns. Ensure that partial pallets are delivered to the line first to prevent multiple partial pallets of the same resource. Ensure that all materials received from vendors are properly received by Lot Number and quantity, and that all product received meets quality standards. Notify coach of any truck delivery that is not up to standard. Maintain good housekeeping in all Dry Warehouse storage, receiving, and tempering areas. Keep rack locations safe and usable, restacking or up righting any tipped pallets in racking. Collect supplies for Dry Warehouse when they arrive via postal or common carrier delivery. Collect, sort and organize pallets from Dry Warehouse placing damaged pallets in pallet recycling trailer. Monitor the availability, condition and usage of plastic pallets to ensure that product is not setup on plastic pallets too far in advance. Safely transfer pallets from wood to plastic using the Pallet Transfer System and/or forklifts. Be certified on safe operation of all Material Handling Equipment. Act with a sense of urgency to accomplish goals and tasks. You are responsible for your performance, efficiencies, waste, quality, safety, results. Ensure complete and accurate shift hand off. Ensure Receiving Board is complete and up to date. Know and understand department metrics of quality, reliability and safety. Lead Pre-Shift meetings as necessary and conduct shift hand offs. Follow, monitor and understand all GMP/HACCP/QMS and product safety regulations. Keep waste to a minimum. Report any and all damage immediately. Swipe in and out on time. Be at your work area as scheduled and on time to pre and post shift meetings. Stay focused at all times! Make timely decisions. Find root cause and solution to problems. Communicate with team and supervisor. Keep them informed of any issues. Perform other job duties as assigned. Train others as assigned.Measurable Outcomes Reducing trends of rejections from food safety and quality issues. Hygiene, Quality and safety audits improving week over week. Effective interaction with the production team. Quality and improvement initiatives being implemented. Reduction in accidents and incidents on a YOY basis. Making sure all packaging is returned to the warehouse. Ensuring all trucks are received in a timely manner reducing demurrage. Clean organized warehouse at all times.Levels of Responsibility Service level to production. Inventory Control. Health & Safety. Impeccable hygiene standards always.BehaviorsAdaptable - Adjust approach to match varied task requirements; Adjust behavior to others' styles; Change priorities to meet changing demands; Adjust quickly to new responsibilities and tasks.Communication - presents ideas optimally, actively listens and works across functional boundaries.Teamwork/Cooperation - effectively working within and outside the formal line of authority.Performance - Open to change and will always look for better, simpler, and more effective ways of operating.Hands on approach - Decisions and plans based on seeing and being part of the event, not solely based on report reading.Zero compromise on Quality and excellence - Hygiene, Process, Labor resource and Waste.Entrepreneurial - challenges the status quo and explores new ideas and opportunities.Accountability - Personal commitment, full participant who uses personal impact to build the business.Consumer focused - Produce product to the agreed quality standards.Know Your People - Spend time getting to know your people, their skills, interests, knowledge, etc.Urgency - Always ready to respond.Position Qualifications:18 years of age or older.Aptitude for automated mechanical processes with good troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.Excellent interpersonal communication, math and problem solving skills.Ability to work multiple shifts and/or schedules.High School diploma or GED or equivalent experience.One-year related experience (preferred).In this position, the employee will regularly work with and around others; in a wet and/or humid environment; in areas of high noise level; and around mechanical, electrical, and pressurized equipment. The work is fast paced.The position involves frequent exposure to nuts and other potential allergens.Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream Inc. provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.#J-18808-Ljbffr