Warehouse Distribution

B&G Foods Inc. • Ankeny, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Transports material in the most productive, efficient, accurate, and safe manner while protecting product quality and condition. This onsite position is based in a manufacturing plant environment and involves spending most of the time operating a motorized vehicle, working around moving mechanical parts and motorized vehicles, and potentially experiencing varying temperatures. The position works third shift, Monday through Friday, from 3:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.; weekend and daily overtime may be required. Pay is $23.08 per hour plus a $0.55-per-hour shift differential.

The role uses material-handling equipment to move and replenish materials, load finished products and custom orders, and maintain accurate inventory and paperwork. It requires following safety, food-quality, sanitation, and loading procedures, including company and OSHA rules, lockout-tagout procedures, cGMPs, and HACCP trailer inspections. The worker follows directions from the Warehouse Management System and coordinates with the warehouse team to support efficient operations.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, learning the Warehouse Management System, completing a qualification checklist, and obtaining forklift certification. Onsite training is specific to job responsibilities. Personal protective equipment is required for many duties, and a physical examination is required before performing work that requires a respirator. Physical demands include lifting up to 50 pounds, possible work at heights up to 30 feet, and frequent or continuous standing, reaching, and repetitive hand and arm motions.

Requirements

• Possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Must possess or obtain forklift certification.
• Must learn to operate the Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Must complete a Qualification Checklist.
• Skill in operating material-moving equipment safely and conscientiously.
• Ability to perform basic math operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Ability to work productively as a member of a team and communicate courteously and cooperatively with plant personnel.
• Ability to work at a rapid pace for continuous periods and organize and manage multiple tasks concurrently.
• Ability to deal effectively with people representing divergent backgrounds, interests, and points of view.
• Demonstrate efficient material-handling skills, initiative, effort, commitment, responsible behavior, attention to detail, and a commitment to high-quality workmanship.
• Respond appropriately to supervision and align behavior with department and company needs, priorities, and goals.
• Maintain good attendance and punctuality and actively participate in resolving warehouse-operation issues.
• Become familiar with the plant layout for efficient material movement.
• Wear required personal protective equipment; instructions on when and how to use it are provided at hire.
• Complete a physical examination before performing work requiring a respirator.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and may be required to work at heights up to 30 feet.
• Meet the described physical demands, including standing, walking, reaching, climbing stairs, lifting and carrying, pushing and pulling, and repetitive motions.

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.
• Follow company and OSHA safety regulations and demonstrate safe work practices.
• 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.
• Follow lockout-tagout procedures.
• 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 cleanliness and sanitary conditions in the warehouse.
• 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.
• Assist in recouping damaged finished products and transport them to recoup pallets.
• Report food safety and quality problems to personnel authorized to initiate action.
• Follow cGMPs and appropriate cleaning procedures; maintain cleanliness and good housekeeping.
• Ensure trailers are clean and in good repair for food transportation and that pallets are clean and in good repair.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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