Production Assistant

Description

Description
We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply.

Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real
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Reporting to the Warehouse Manager, the Operations Assistant will coordinate and expedite the flow of work between departments according to production schedule and compile reports on progress of work.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to work independently and possess the ability to work with computer programs like SAP and Microsoft Excel. Ideal candidate must be willing to walk and stand up to 4 hours per day and sit stationary at a desk for up to 4 hours per day. Occasionally push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Must be dependable, a team player and have good communication skills.

• Print and close out process orders in SAP
• Assign process orders to forklift drivers
• Provide accurate PIC sheets to drivers for staging in packaging
• Create and print compliance labels for process orders in SAP
• Adjust process orders in SAP to equal requested quantities
• Check and verify orders in the packaging plan are being followed to specifications
• Closing out process orders in SAP/creating of outbound delivery
• Track daily packaging output.
• Manage the Stock Order program.
• Provide coverage for shipping clerk position.
• Provide coverage for packaging supervisor position.
• Coordinator and perform inventory cycle count program.
• Operate forklift to perform inventory activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalency
• 6 months - 1 year of experience desired
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• SAP experience preferred
• Ability to become forklift certified.
• Communicate effectively in written and verbal form.

• Basic mathematical skills required.
• Reading comprehension
• Time management
• Critical thinking

• Ability to listen and understand what people say
• Notice when problems occur and adjust
• Communicate orally and in writing

Note:

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us for support at: [email protected]

At ofi, we celebrate our diversity. Olam Americas Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.