Warehouse Distribution

B&G Foods Inc.•Ankeny, IA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Transports material in a productive, efficient, accurate, and safe manner while protecting product quality and condition. This role works in a manufacturing plant environment, spends most of its time operating a motorized vehicle, and may involve moving mechanical parts, motorized vehicles, and varying temperatures. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 3:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., with weekend and daily overtime as required. The rate of pay is $23.08 per hour plus a $0.55-per-hour shift differential. The position requires following company and OSHA safety rules, food safety and quality practices, cGMPs, sanitation procedures, and lockout-tagout procedures. Employees must complete onsite training specific to job responsibilities, a Qualification Checklist, and forklift certification requirements. Personal protective equipment is required for some duties; a physical examination is required before work that requires a respirator. The work may require lifting up to 50 pounds and working at heights up to 30 feet. Physical activities and demands vary, including standing, walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, gripping, reaching, climbing stairs, and repetitive hand and arm motions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Skill in operating material moving equipment safely and conscientiously.
Basic math skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
Ability to work productively as a team member and communicate courteously and cooperatively with plant personnel.
Ability to work at a rapid pace for continuous periods and organize and handle multiple tasks concurrently.
Ability to deal effectively with people from varied backgrounds, interests, and points of view.
Initiative, effort, and commitment to completing work efficiently and safely; responsible behavior and attention to detail.
Ability to respond appropriately to supervision and align behavior with department and company priorities and goals.
Good attendance and punctuality.
Ability to participate actively in resolving warehouse operational issues and maintain high workmanship standards.
Ability to learn the plant layout and the Warehouse Management System.
Must complete a Qualification Checklist and onsite training specific to job responsibilities.
Must possess or obtain forklift certification.
Ability to meet the physical demands described, including lifting up to 50 pounds and potentially working at heights up to 30 feet.
Wear required personal protective equipment; complete a physical examination before performing work requiring a respirator.

Responsibilities

Operate material handling equipment safely and efficiently to reduce risks to personnel and prevent damage to inventory and equipment.
Move materials within the plant and replenish pick slots using material handling equipment.
Follow company and OSHA safety regulations, demonstrate safe work practices, and adhere to lockout-tagout procedures.
Load finished products and custom orders onto trailers in the correct sequence and according to loading requirements, ensuring accurate piece counts and damage-free delivery.
Operate a wrapping machine to wrap finished orders.
Place proper documentation on pallets and submit completed paperwork daily.
Read the truck schedule and follow instructions to determine which materials or trucks to move.
Perform tasks as directed by the Warehouse Management System (WMS).
Communicate promptly with coworkers to support efficient warehouse operations.
Perform daily forklift inspection checks.
Complete accurate inventory transactions promptly to reflect material movement and inventory status.
Operate dock plates and dock locks according to company procedures.
Maintain warehouse cleanliness, sanitary conditions, and good housekeeping.
Identify problems with equipment, product quality, or the conveyor system and take corrective action.
Use dunnage bags, load bars, and load straps as needed.
Complete HACCP outbound trailer inspections and immediately report deficiencies to the supervisor.
Assist with training new Warehouse Workers and ongoing training of current employees as requested.
Help recoup damaged finished products and transport them to recoup pallets.
Report food safety and quality problems to personnel authorized to take action.
Follow cGMPs and appropriate cleaning procedures; ensure trailers are clean and in good repair for food transportation and pallets are clean and in good repair.
Perform other duties as assigned.