Dry Goods Associate

K2D LLC•Lewisburg, TN

11d•$17 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs routine manual tasks in dry goods on behalf of the purchasing department. Key responsibilities include operating a forklift, efficient storage and dispatch of product, and managing stock control to ensure inventory accuracy. The role also involves ensuring all product is properly labeled, maintaining a clean work area, and handling necessary communications and paperwork to verify the quality and accuracy of products entering or leaving inventory. Collaboration with coworkers and operations support is essential for production and product traceability.

Requirements

High School or GED required.
One year of inventory experience in commercial food operations, preferably in an inventory role, or the equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Ability to read and interpret documents in English such as letters, memoranda, invoices, policies, and other documentation.
Competent mathematical skills to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals accurately.
Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage correctly.
Ability to lead problem-solving and troubleshooting efforts associated with operational-level process issues.
Must be willing and able to obtain Company sponsored powered industrial truck certification (i.e. forklift).
Ability to stand for the majority of the shift.
Requires the use of Personal Protective Equipment (i.e. safety equipment) such as hard hats, hair/beard nets, earplugs, etc.
Must be able to repetitively lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to work in wet and/or humid conditions with slippery surfaces at varied heights; moving mechanical parts; fast paced cold/cool environment.
May help lift up to 80 lbs. with assistance.

Responsibilities

Identifies and pulls needed materials from inventory and distributes them as required.
Debits or credits inventory to ensure adequate on-hand stock and timely replenishment ordering.
Coordinates with supervisors to ensure proper flow of inbound or outbound product.
Verifies receipts of products received.
Ensures charges are applied appropriately for orders.
Properly and timely files paperwork as instructed.
Manually loads or unloads materials onto or off pallets, skids, platforms, or lifting devices.
Ensures all product is correctly stacked, labeled, and organized for ease of use and inventory purposes.
Follows all specified SOP’s, GMP’s and safety policies and practices.
Assures work areas are clean and organized, and performs housekeeping duties as required.
Performs equipment operations, including maintaining equipment cleanliness and proper storage and charge.
Remains engaged and active in the avoidance and observation of unsafe acts or conditions; takes immediate corrective action where necessary.
Maintains a safe and healthy working environment.
Supports and complies with all policies and procedures that ensure food safety, including cleanliness and housekeeping in all work areas.
Responsible for Safe Quality Food (SQF) for BRC compliance, HACCP, CCP tasks, sanitation, and all support program implementation.
Develops a functional knowledge of Bills of Materials (BOM), product codes, BRC audits, inventory control functions, report discrepancies and remedy, physical inventory counts, sales orders, and inventory transfers.
Monitors assigned work areas for loss prevention, risk management, USDA compliance, and labor/employee relations, promptly addressing or escalating issues or concerns.
Promotes department and company goodwill through proactive employee communication and employee involvement.
Champions training & development and retention of qualified talent.