Receiving Technician - Bulk

United Petfood Producers USA Inc.•Mishawaka, IN

12d•$0 - $21•Onsite

About The Position

The Bulk Receiving Technician is responsible for receiving raw ingredients in bulk, verifying incoming loads meet specifications, unloading raw materials, moving trailers using the yard dog and completing all necessary paperwork to meet Food Safety standards.

Requirements

Demonstrate skill operating yard dog to include hooking and unhooking procedures with storage box trailers.
Valid Driver’s License
Demonstrated ability to drive, drop and hook yard tractor equipment to required delivery areas.
Ability to speak and understand the English language.
Works well in a team environment.
Self-starter. Can work independently.
Demonstrated ability to prepare appropriate documentation as required by the position.
Tolerance for both hot and cold environment.
High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Nice To Haves

CDL License desirable but not required
Prior experience working in a manufacturing environment desirable.

Responsibilities

Using yard dog, pull loaded trailer into bulk unloading pit.
Weigh and samples load in compliance with previously established raw ingredient specifications, including bulk density readings.
Complete written documents for reporting load receipt, weight and other important measures to Operations Manager, quality control, and Plant Controller. Complete all required receipts of materials in WMS program and is responsible for close-out process of the receiver.
Unload raw materials according to processes designed to keep product shrink at a minimum.
Work with plant production team to ensure timely unloading of raw materials to plant-in locations to meet production schedules.
Operate unloading equipment to send raw materials to storage.
Maintain cleanliness of unloading dock.
Follow and maintain GMP standards at all times.
Responsible for continuous improvement ideas and implementation in assigned area.
Participate and assist in quarterly inventory process and year-end process.
Responsible for daily inventory physical count of plant-in, drop trailers hopper bottom trailers, and bulk bins.
Look for ways to minimize the amount of time trucks spend on site at United Petfood.
Interact with truck drivers in a professional manner.
Follow and hold others accountable for following all company Good Manufacturing Practices.
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.
All other duties as assigned.