Operator - Shipping and Receiving (Plant Logistics)

Freshpet Talent Acquisition • Ennis, TX

4d • $24 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Shipping Operator you will be responsible for loading trucks, order picking, stretch-wrapping pallets, packing, palletizing, operating standup forklift and shipping and receiving.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years shipping/receiving/warehousing experience
• Clean driving record of safe operation of all types of powered industrial trucks
• High school diploma or GED required

Nice To Haves

• Food manufacturing experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Responsible for control of inbound and outbound materials/ingredients/products.
• Enters information and resolves discrepancies in computerized Warehouse Management system relating to raw materials, ingredients, packaging, and finished goods.
• Notifies Maintenance when problems arise, or other work needs to be done on forklifts, docks, doors, or other areas of the plant.
• Transports, stages, and rotates product in coolers/freezers.
• Maintains warehouse storage facility. Stores items in correct locations and keeps area free of debris.
• Operates within standard operating procedures (SOPs) and HACCP food safety plan guidelines.
• Communicate with operators from other shifts regarding daily shipping/receiving tasks.
• Assures food safety standards with regards to GMPs and HACCP plan are being followed by self and fellow employees.
• Maintains a professional, courteous manner with all visitors, vendors, contractors, and fellow employees.
• Follows established company policies and those outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision insurance
• basic and optional life insurance
• short- and long-term disability protection
• flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) plan with company match
• paid parental leave
• pet insurance
• tuition assistance
• a generous PTO plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED