RDC Warehouse III

Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream•Laurel, MD

About The Position

This frozen warehouse position involves physical labor in a 0-degree loading dock and a -20-degree warehouse. Employees prioritize safety while meeting productivity and order-accuracy standards set by the leadership team. Work primarily includes operating high-reach powered industrial trucks, inventory support, and battery-room operations. Employees are expected to maintain customer service, safety, quality, productivity, and continuous-improvement standards; follow GMPs and safety regulations; maintain housekeeping; and participate in process-improvement activities. The role also involves working at heights, using a scissor lift, troubleshooting and investigating issues, and cross-training in warehouse functions. The work takes place in a fast-paced environment and may involve cold temperatures, wet or humid conditions, high noise, mechanical, electrical, and pressurized equipment, and frequent exposure to nuts and other potential allergens. The position requires cold-protective and other applicable PPE and adherence to food-safety and hygiene rules. Compensation is $27.87 per hour, with opportunities for overtime, shift differential, cold premium pay, and annual bonuses that vary based on company performance. The company offers a comprehensive group benefits package. Visa sponsorship and immigration support are not available for this role.

Requirements

Good verbal and written communication skills.
Good math and problem-solving skills.
Computer literacy.
Ability and willingness to work in an extreme-cold environment.
Multiple forklift certifications.
At least 18 years of age.
Aptitude for automated mechanical processes, with troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
Ability to work multiple shifts and/or schedules.
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

One year of related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prioritize safety while meeting productivity and order-accuracy standards.
Work primarily in high-reach powered industrial truck roles, as well as inventory support and battery-room operations.
Meet team goals for safety, quality, productivity, customer service, and process improvement.
Comply with and monitor GMPs and safety regulations, and maintain good housekeeping throughout the RDC.
Work at heights and operate a scissor lift.
Participate in and lead NCE LEAN activities, implement and maintain NCE functional systems, and use Go-See-Think-Do and DMAIC methods to solve problems.
Become Expert Trainer Certified and serve as a subject-matter expert to build team capabilities.
Cross-functionally perform warehouse tasks including route picking, palletizing, route loading, hand picking, full-pallet picking and loading, and replenishment.
Safely operate material-handling equipment and powered industrial trucks; meet pallet and piece movement KPIs; and use the high-reach forklift's RF onboard computer software.
Track and rotate equipment in the battery room, troubleshoot minor equipment issues, wear applicable PPE, and know how to clean spills related to batteries and equipment.
Investigate and resolve inventory discrepancies, locate pallets logically and physically, perform cycle counts, and use the IMREX inventory management and Hyperion Database systems.
Work nights, weekends, overtime, and holidays as scheduled.