Who We Are FedUp Foods, one of the nation's early producers of kombucha through the Buchi brand, and one of the largest functional beverage manufacturers in America, offers a diverse portfolio of organic private label functional beverages for top global retailers. Position Summary This position plays a supporting role in the shipping, receiving, and distribution department. The warehouse associate will receive, input, sort, load and unload products and will perform various warehouse activities. NOTE
- Must pass hands on demonstration of proficiency operating mobile equipment during the interview process.
An ideal applicant will be highly skilled, consistently punctual and enjoy working with a variety of skilled individuals who share similar values and goals.
Flex Team Schedule Details Flex Shift Deployment Schedule:
3 (12s): Fri
- Sun 6:00 AM
- 6:30 PM This team may also temporarily support different shifts as needed This role provides a $4 Flex Assignment Premium on top of the role's base pay when the flex team is deployed to the 3 (12s), Friday
- Sunday shift. When not on a flex deployment, team members will work their regular shift schedule (with their standard hourly rate and associated shift differential when applicable) $20 + $4 Flex Deployment Premium (When deployed to the 3 (12s), Friday
- Sunday shift) General Duties/Responsibilities Promote culture of proper warehouse housekeeping and safety standards Take necessary actions to correct or stop any unsafe conditions or practices and actively participate in safety initiatives Safe operation of Powered Industrial Trucks (PIT) such as forklifts and pallet jacks in high pedestrian traffic production areas Maintain a current forklift operator's license Perform every job safely, for the benefit of self, co-workers, contractors, and for the protection of facilities.
This includes the use of required personal protective equipment and use of safety equipment/devices, guarding, as well as safe work practices Perform general housekeeping and specific sanitation tasks Report any and all safety concerns and job-related injury or illness immediately to the appropriate person and assist in investigating accidents Be aware of and follow FedUp Foods Hazard Communication plan Handle inbound and outbound shipments Accurately document all shipments Unload inbound deliveries and stack them to assigned places Inspect all deliveries for potential damage or quality deficiencies before driver leaves and escalate issues accordingly Ensure the outbound trailer meets SQF standards Load outbound trucks with correct inventory Check, verify and fill customer invoices Use RFID equipment to track inventory movements and maintain accurate stock records Locate, stack, restack, and move products to pallets or crates for storage or shipment Travel throughout the warehouse to retrieve and stack specific products and quantities in the appropriate locations Transport raw materials to production workstations Keep updated records of inventory and activity logs Operate and inspect powered industrial trucks (PIT) such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and scissor lifts and report any irregularities to the appropriate person Charge and maintain PIT equipment safely and efficiently Food Safety and Quality Responsibilities Follow GMP policy when in the production facility and encourage your team to do the same. Understand our SQF policies relating to pest control, visitors, allergen management, and cleaning and sanitation. Demonstrate awareness of Management's Commitment to SQF and work towards Food Safety and Quality and help the company meet this commitment. If there is a problem that involves food quality and safety, report to the Quality Assurance Manager Manager so that the CAPA (corrective action, preventative action) log may be filled out, the situation be investigated, and resolved with the goal of continuous improvement of food quality and safety. Required Skills/Abilities Experience operating forklift, standup lift, powered pallet jack and other warehouse equipment in a safe manner Ability to read code dates, product labels, and racking labels Good organizational and time management skills Ability to navigate a variety of computer software applications, previous ERP experience a plus Comfortable working both independently and as a team player Attention to detail Heightened awareness of safety precautions and hazards for self and others Extended shifts, overtime, and weekends may be needed based on business needs Flexibility in work hours is necessary to meet operational demands Education and Experience High school diploma or GED required Minimum 1 full year warehouse experience required Minimum 1 full year experience operating a fork lift or standup lift Forklift experience required Work Environment/Physical Requirements 30 minute unpaid lunch break; two paid 15 minute breaks Prolonged periods of standing and walking Must be able to bend, stoop, crawl, climb, and reach at times Ability to work in a crowded, noisy manufacturing environment, and be able to navigate extremes in temperatures Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50lbs solo and 75 lbs shared EEO Statement AKM provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
NOTE:
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as directed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
