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Production and Warehouse Reports to: Production Supervisor Position Summary The Production Puller selects, weighs, labels, and stages ingredients for spice blend production. This position is responsible for accurate ingredient quantities and lot records, safe material handling, and preventing allergen cross-contact. Tablet use and computer skills are required to complete work orders and inventory transactions in Wherefour (W4). Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Review released work orders in W4, including blend instructions, ingredient requirements, allergen status, and any special restrictions.
• Prepare a clean pulling station and clearly identify the pallet for each batch, including allergen identification when applicable.
• Verify scale accuracy with the designated test weight, tare containers correctly, and document required scale checks. Stop and report an incorrect reading.
• Match ingredient names, item numbers, suppliers, types, and lot numbers to the work order. Follow approved stock rotation and system lot recommendations; report discrepancies before proceeding.
• Inspect ingredients and packaging for damage, unusual odors or colors, contamination, or foreign material. Report concerns immediately.
• Calculate full-bag and partial-bag quantities, accurately weigh ingredients, and use approved food-grade containers, liners, and designated utensils.
• Enter the actual weight used from each lot in W4 as pulling occurs. Record every lot when an ingredient requires more than one lot, and promptly revise entries when quantities or lots change.
• Use the required W4 hold and stock-pull functions, save completed pulls, and download, save, and print picklists as directed. Coordinate with other pullers so records remain accurate.
• Label partial quantities for verification, reseal remaining ingredient containers, update partial quantities as required, and return materials to their proper storage locations.
• Identify allergens before pulling, pull allergen partials last, wear required protective clothing, and clean and sanitize utensils and the station after allergen handling.
• Stage ingredients on stable, organized pallets and submit completed pulls and records for management verification before production.
• Complete required checklists accurately and in real time. Clean utensils, containers, scales, work surfaces, and the floor according to company procedures. Required Qualifications
• Ability to use a tablet independently to navigate screens, open work orders, enter information, and save completed work.
• Basic computer proficiency, including accurate data entry, opening and saving files, downloading PDFs, printing documents, and locating files in shared folders or Google Drive.
• Ability to learn and correctly use Wherefour (W4) for ingredient pulls, lot selection, quantities, holds, and saved stock transactions. Prior W4 experience is preferred.
• Math skills are required, including accurate addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division with whole numbers and decimals to calculate full and partial bags, remaining quantities, and weights from multiple lots.
• Ability to read ingredient labels, lot codes, work orders, and written instructions and accurately complete production records.
• Strong attention to detail, reliable attendance, and the ability to communicate discrepancies promptly and work with supervisors and other pullers.
• Ability to complete required food safety, allergen, sanitation, equipment, and workplace safety training. Preferred Qualifications
• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience in food manufacturing, warehouse operations, ingredient weighing, inventory control, or another production role.
• Experience with W4 or another computerized inventory or production system.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment This is a physically active position in a spice manufacturing facility. Essential duties include prolonged standing and walking; frequent bending, reaching, and lifting; and repeatedly lifting and moving ingredient bags weighing up to 50 pounds. The work environment includes spice dust, strong aromas, noise, and varying temperatures. Employees must follow safe lifting practices and use required personal protective equipment. Essential functions may be performed with reasonable accommodation. Food Safety Responsibilities Follow company GMP, allergen control, sanitation, traceability, food defense, and safety procedures. Never guess ingredient weights or lot numbers, substitute materials without authorization, or sign for checks that have not been performed. Stop and notify management when ingredient identity, quantity, condition, inventory records, or food safety requirements do not match. Do not release a pull without required verification. Employment Statement Signature Seasonings is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay:

From $16.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance Vision insurance People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

Manufacturing:

1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Forklift Certification (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person