Material Handler (Shipping​/Warehouse) - Shift 2

Rich’s, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in food service, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others.

With more than 13,500 associates working globally in 100 countries and annual sales of $5.9 billion, Rich’s is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich’s®—Infinite Possibilities. One Family.
  Purpose Statement
 The shift runs Monday through Friday, starting at 12:00 PM
 The Shipping/Receiving Material Handler loads customer trailers with products, transports finished products into freezers, and unloads trailers of ingredients. Verifies and keeps records of all incoming and outgoing shipments. Maintains the warehouses and storage areas.
  Key Accountabilities and Outcomes

 Must have a good working knowledge of product labeling to ensure correct product is being shipped/received
 Compares identifying information and counts, weighs, or measures items of incoming or outgoing shipments to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders or other records
 Prepares and expedites shipments – wraps pallets with plastic and affixes labels, including any special customer labels; scan labels into the system; moves pallets from the production floor to the warehouse freezers and stacks; fills out bills of lading and completes any additional paperwork; inputs information into the computer
 Operates the forklift; motorized pallet jack; clamp; wrap machine, crane and clamper, Yard truck
 Operates the computer programs and scanner system
 Moves finished products and ingredients to and from the production floor as required – picks up any returns
 Stages product and loads the Customer trucks (2-6 daily) – partial loads need to be stacked by hand – only Tech 2 is allowed to load the customer trucks
 Works as a member of a 5 person team (3 on production floor, 2 in the freezers) – rotate positions on a weekly basis
 Delivers pallets and sample cases to R&D or QC
 Consolidates partial pallets, fixes any damaged pallets
 Inspects aisles, sweeps the work area and keeps it clean
 Turnover with next crew at both ends of the shift re problems or unfinished work
 Performs other assigned duties as required
 Inventory Responsibilities includes conducting Inventory Cycle Counts thru the RF system as well as verification and or validations

SAFETY AND QUALITY:

 Follows Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and all other food safety requirements
 Ensures Technicians are wearing all required PPE
 Uses inspection checklist to ensure forklift is safe to run – reports any damage – changes batteries
 Be able to safely lift items from 10-50 pounds – boxes, pallets - ask for help when lifting heavier items
 Must be certified to use the motorized Pallet Jack, Fork Lift, Yard truck, Wrap Machine – ensure safe operation of all machinery, tools and equipment
 Maintains proper housekeeping and safety standards

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

 Will be assigned to work in extremely cold (freezers) or hot (docks in summer) conditions
 Most positions are located in areas with loud noise and will require the employee to wear protective ear plugs
 Other conditions include flour dust, wet floors, occasional smoke and fumes from cleaning chemicals (ammonia)
 Main activities will be constant sitting, occasional lifting, walking, standing, pulling, and pushing

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
  Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

 High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferable; or 6 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
 Computer skills, including Microsoft Office, E-mail, and simple database applications
 Demonstrated…