Distribution Operator (MDC)

Schreiber Foods•Carthage, MO

4d•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Distribution Operator receives and warehouses incoming finished goods and bulk cheese, then assembles products for outbound disposition to internal customers according to their requirements. The role uses computerized terminals and radio-frequency units to handle product and inventory, and may provide support in Bulk as needed. The operator maintains accurate product rotation and order assembly across Bulk Cheese, Finished Goods, and Dry Storage warehouses, and moves materials to support ingredient, film, and corrugated ITP accuracy. The operator works with leaders and team members to meet food safety, product quality, partner safety, and customer requirements. Duties include following standard operating procedures and QSPs, completing required PCP checks and food-safety training, responding to outages through the reaction plan, documenting production and shipment data, and completing shipping and receiving paperwork. The role includes forklift operation and other distribution-center equipment, customer-specific load building, receiving and reconciling vendor and customer documentation, order picking and cycle counting, and inventory adjustments in Invio. This position works 12-hour night shifts from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. on a rotating schedule that includes every other weekend. Work takes place in a 35–38°F environment. The role requires overtime or weekend work as needed and involves physical tasks such as sitting or standing for extended periods, picking boxes, twisting, bending, lifting, carrying, and pushing or pulling. Applicants must pass a post-offer background check, physical, and drug screen.

Requirements

At least 6 months of prior forklift experience with warehouse-type powered industrial vehicles.
Ability to become power-equipment-operator certified and maintain certification.
Ability to complete forklift training and maintain a forklift operator license.
Ability to complete job-specific safety training, including LOTO and JHA, and food-safety training and certification.
Ability to complete a 3–5 week training checklist and meet its requirements.
Proficiency in distribution operations, including order picking cases up to 50 pounds, data entry, cycle counting, and inventory adjustments in Invio.
Ability to use and understand radio-frequency units and computerized data-entry systems, including Invio and video display terminals.
Ability to meet customer-specific shipping, receiving, load-building, and documentation requirements.
Working knowledge and safe operation of distribution-center equipment.
Proficiency in GMPs and distribution-related QSPs.
Ability to read and comprehend English, read and write legibly, communicate effectively, and perform the math needed to process customer orders accurately.
Ability to work in a 35–38°F environment and work overtime or weekends.
Ability to pass a post-offer background check, physical, and drug screen.
Ability to perform the described physical activities, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, bending, twisting, and picking boxes.

Responsibilities

Receive and warehouse incoming finished goods and bulk cheese.
Assemble products for outbound disposition to internal customers while meeting customer requirements.
Use computerized terminals, radio-frequency units, and Invio to perform distribution, data-entry, and inventory tasks.
Provide Bulk support when needed.
Work with leaders and team members to maintain food safety, product quality, partner safety, and customer requirements.
Follow position-related standard operating procedures, QSPs, food-safety requirements, and reaction plans.
Perform required PCP checks and record accurate data on production reports.
Pick customer orders, perform cycle counts after picks, and make required inventory adjustments in Invio.
Build outbound shipment loads according to customer-specific requirements, including temperature recorders, load dimensions and weights, multi-stop loads, and double-stacking requirements.
Receive vendor shipments, enter critical data, and reconcile bill-of-lading quantities and weights against Invio purchase-order information.
Accurately receive redistributed product and reconcile customer bills of lading against Invio for weight, lot number, shelf life, make date, item number, and case quantity; research differences and follow customer-specific procedures.
Maintain proper product rotation in Bulk Cheese, Finished Goods, and Dry Storage warehouses and assemble orders using stock, lot/sub-lot, or other identified methods.
Move product or material to ensure ITP accuracy for ingredients, film, and corrugated.
Communicate with traffic clerks, inventory control, QA technicians, system specialists, leaders, and team members to meet customer requirements.
Understand and follow food-safety requirements for trailer condition, reefer settings, and products safe to load with cheese.
Complete and properly sign bills of lading and complete over, short, and damage paperwork for inbound finished-goods loads.
Operate distribution-center equipment safely, including forklifts, stretch wrappers, pallet inverters, dock plates, dock locks, dock doors, battery chargers, and battery cranes.
Complete required forklift and job-specific safety training, including LOTO and JHA, and maintain required operator certifications.
Complete the 3–5 week training checklist and meet its requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Team Leader or Team Advisor.
Work overtime or weekends as required.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) participation from day one.
8% 401(k) match into the ESOP and an additional employer retirement contribution.
Opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year when company goals are met.
Personal Time Off (PTO) starting on day one.
Health savings account funding of up to $600 annually, as described in the posting.
Fitness membership, equipment, or class reimbursement; wellness incentive and employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Account for eligible partners.
Tuition reimbursement.
Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, pet, and mental health benefits starting on day one.
Onsite nurse and mental health counselor.
Childcare assistance of up to $5,000 annually, including monthly contributions toward childcare expenses.
Partners Helping Partners assistance program.