Logistics Receiver - Blue Buffalo

General Mills•Joplin, MO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

As a part of our manufacturing group, you will be responsible for monitoring, auditing, and inspecting incoming ingredients/materials to ensure compliance of company, regulatory and industry established specifications and procedures. The plant operation is 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. We foster a culture where we want our employees to be excited to come to work. We have a variety of committees at our plant to engage and connect our employees. Our Blue Rah committee hosts events throughout the year, as well as events for employees and their families. We also partner with our local humane society for different events and volunteer work.

Requirements

Minimum of a high school diploma or GED
Stand up counterbalance forklift experience of 1 year or more
Forklift experience (preferably in a manufacturing or warehouse environment)
Forklift license/certification or willing to obtain one
Basic computer skills, including the ability to interact with digital systems used in daily tasks
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs
Must be able to perform physical tasks for extended periods of time including standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, pulling and twisting over surfaces
Ability to climb and/or work at heights while utilizing stairs, ladders, personnel lifts, or platforms
Ability to wear protective clothing and equipment such as safety shoes, face masks, safety glasses, hearing protection, a hard hat, a hair/beard net and gloves when required
Willing and able to adhere to all grooming requirements necessary for a food manufacturing environment
Ability to work in hot, cold, noisy, dusty, wet environmental working conditions
Willing to work around industrial high-speed moving machinery
Ability to work with allergens that might be present in a food environment
Ability to work in a tobacco free environment

Nice To Haves

Experience in a manufacturing/production environment preferred
Experience in warehouse operations and use of WMS preferred

Responsibilities

Evaluation/inspection of physical, chemical, and sanitary characteristics of raw ingredients/materials; products produced and/or packaging or other materials
Responsible for collection and documentation of test data, sending/receiving analytical samples and results with process problem solving and troubleshooting capabilities
Support operators with supplies and machine assembly/disassembly
Ability and willingness to cross train on other positions and provide coverage when needed
Responsible for sanitation/sanitization of required areas
Participate in Continuous Improvement initiatives to increase platform performance
Assist in training new employees