Material Handler I, 2nd Shift (D1179)

Wellness Pet•Decatur, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Wellness Pet Company crafts and produces premium natural pet food, treats, dental chews, and supplements. We believe that natural, premium nutrition focused on proven health outcomes is the foundation of creating a mutual wellbeing for pets and their families. As a community of people, Wellies are positively obsessed about how to win for pets and their parents. We believe in the difference we make every single day, and we know that when we work collaboratively, Wellies are unstoppable -- Not only in providing the best nutrition to pets, but in building a better tomorrow for pets, their parents, and the world. Your #lifeatwellnesspet When you join Wellness Pet, you join a team whose aligned values and purpose create a unique and exciting place to work every day. Join us on our adventure to fulfill a life of wellbeing together with pets and their parents. Our manufacturing facilities are committed to nutritional innovation, product quality, and safety. To ensure our product quality, we control the entire manufacturing process, from consistent quality checks on all raw materials coming into the plant, to the shipment of our finished product to customers. Our employees take pride in the natural products we produce for the pets who depend on us. We offer our employees a positive, friendly work environment where you can develop your skills, receive competitive pay, and excellent benefits Come for a walk with us today! What Youll Accomplish The Material Handler I performs a variety of functions related to shipment of customer orders and warehouse storage operations. Includes staging and preparation of pallets for shipment and accurate completion of required paperwork. Assures compliance with GMPs and safety standards are maintained. Shipping Technicians regularly work 40 hours per week with overtime as business needs require.

Requirements

Has 1 -2 years of experience operating a forklift
Has experience with or ability to operate a scan gun
Ability to lift 35-50 pounds

Responsibilities

Ensure all outgoing shipments are picked accurately using a printed order slip or scan gun (Packing Slip).
Stage orders for shipment.
Pick loads for shipment, strict attention for accuracy.
Ensure order is loaded in a manner that adheres to being transport.
Using a forklift, may unload finished product and supplies from incoming trailers, pallets or skids and transfer to correct storage areas.
Perform cycle counts on finished product by date.
Operate shrink wrap equipment.
Advise supervisor of any unsafe conditions to assist in providing a safe environment for other workers who walk through the warehouse.
Follow and maintain GMP standards at all times.
Participate and assist in inventory process.
Safely operate forklift/stand up reach truck.
Complete all required documentation with accuracy.
Advise appropriate leads to any unsafe conditions in both plant and warehouse areas.
Able to troubleshoot some equipment issues and advise maintenance of needed repairs or preventive care.
Responsible for Continuous Improvement ideas and implementation in assigned area.
Participate in team functions as required.
Must maintain warehouse in an organized and clean manner to ensure safety and good manufacturing processes.
Interact with warehouse team members, quality control, and production to maximize output and efficiency.
Other duties as directed by the supervisor.
Completes safety system documentation and verifies compliance to program standards.
Reports deviations to Supervisor.
Participates in mandatory safety trainings and adheres to all safety policies
Required to report all safety issues, near misses, and injuries
Completes quality & food safety system documentation and verifies compliance to program standards.
Reports deviations to Supervisor.
Participates in mandatory food safety and quality training program requirements
Preserves the integrity of the BRC system through adherence to the policies and procedures outlined.
Takes actions necessary to resolve food safety and quality system deficiencies
Required to report food safety and quality system failures and take actions necessary to preserve the BRC system.