Warehouse Associate Position Available In East Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Warehouse Associate 2.4 2.4 out of 5 stars 14444 Airline Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70809 Overview Properly and safely receive, store, and maintain inventory of product in the warehouses in accordance with company, state and federal, and customer standards and expectations Responsibilities Maintain organization of the storage warehouses Operate the forklift safely at all times Record accurate inventory counts Receive deliveries in accordance with company SOP’s Pull ingredients, packaging, etc. for production in a timely manner Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment (when certified) Ensure proper code date rotation – First In, First Out (FIFO) Report any mechanical and building problems Report any product/packaging issues Maintain communication with other departments, management, and employees, and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production Mark the paperwork properly when making adjustments for product shortages Keep accurate records on Receiving Logs and Warehouse Logs Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible, and accurate format, completed with required information, and is documented in accordance with SOP’s Utilize continuous improvement mindset and assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area Follow all required work safe practices Shall be responsible for reporting and taking any necessary action to prevent food safety and quality problems and safety incidents and accidents from occurring Relieve other coworkers (in the dept) if absent from work Follow all policies and procedures including GMPs, SOPs, and SSOPs at all time Must wear appropriate PPE at all times Performs other related duties as assigned by Manager/Supervisor All employees are responsible for food safety and quality

Job Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent desired Experience in food manufacturing or preparation desired Must have a forklift certification Must be able to work outdoors Ability to accurately record data Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs, frequently lifting and/or moving product above shoulder height and manually stacking and moving cases up to 6 high Must be able to pull, push, and move product weighing up to 2,500 pounds with a pallet jack Must be able to work in an environment where temperature is maintained at 35-40 degrees Fahrenheit Must be able to work in a wet environment with some exposure to cleaning chemicals Standing, walking, kneeling, and bending required for virtually the entire shift Must be able to work weekends and varying shifts (days, evenings, nights) Must be able to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends, and holidays Days off may be split Be able to effectively work in a team environment Effective verbal and written communication skills Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Maintain constant mental focus and constantly be aware of surroundings Must be able to pass all medical exams and drug and background checks (including criminal)

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Language:

English (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Baton Rouge, LA 70817 (Preferred) Ability to

Relocate:

Baton Rouge, LA 70817: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person