DC Tech

United Petfood•Mishawaka, IN

2d•$0 - $22

About The Position

The Distribution Tech performs a variety of functions related to customer-order shipments and warehouse storage operations under the direction of the Warehouse Manager. The role stages and prepares pallets for shipment, completes required paperwork accurately, and maintains compliance with GMP and safety standards. The position also supports inventory activities, equipment troubleshooting, continuous improvement, and coordination with warehouse, quality control, and production teams. The role requires adherence to workplace safety, quality, and food-safety programs. The employee completes associated documentation, reports deviations and incidents, participates in mandatory training, and takes necessary action to preserve food-safety and quality systems.

Requirements

Ability to perform counts using basic arithmetic skills.
Demonstrated forklift and stand-up reach truck operation skills.
Proficiency with a scan gun.
Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds consistently throughout the shift.
Tolerance for both hot and cold environments.
Ability to understand and carry out instructions.
Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing in English.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working in a warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

Accurately pick outgoing shipments using a printed order slip or scan gun, and stage orders for shipment.
Pick shipment loads with strict attention to accuracy and load orders in a manner suitable for transport.
Use a forklift or stand-up reach truck to unload finished product and supplies from incoming trailers, pallets, or skids and transfer them to correct storage areas.
Perform cycle counts of finished product by date and participate in inventory processes.
Operate shrink-wrap equipment.
Report unsafe conditions in the warehouse, plant, and other areas to the appropriate supervisor or lead.
Follow and maintain GMP standards and warehouse safety requirements.
Complete required shipment, safety, quality, and food-safety documentation accurately and verify compliance with applicable program standards.
Participate in mandatory safety, food-safety, and quality training; report safety issues, near misses, injuries, and system failures; and take action to resolve deficiencies and preserve the BRC system.
Troubleshoot some equipment issues and advise maintenance of needed repairs or preventive care.
Develop and implement continuous-improvement ideas in the assigned area.
Participate in team functions as required and work with warehouse team members, quality control, and production to maximize output and efficiency.
Maintain an organized and clean warehouse to support safety and good manufacturing processes.
Perform other duties as directed by the supervisor.