Warehouse Distribution

B&G Foods • Ankeny, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Transports material in a productive, efficient, accurate, and safe manner while protecting product quality and condition. This position works third shift, Monday through Friday, from 3:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Weekend and daily overtime may be required. The rate of pay is $23.08 per hour, plus a $0.55 per hour shift differential.

The role operates material-handling equipment and moves materials within the plant, replenishes pick slots, and loads finished products and custom orders onto trailers according to sequence and loading requirements. It also involves operating a wrapping machine, completing inventory transactions and paperwork, following Warehouse Management System (WMS) directions, conducting forklift inspections, and maintaining warehouse cleanliness. The position supports safe and food-compliant operations, including HACCP trailer inspections, cGMP compliance, and reporting food safety, quality, equipment, or operational issues.

The work takes place in a manufacturing plant around moving mechanical parts and motorized vehicles, with possible exposure to varying temperatures. Most of the workday is spent operating a motorized vehicle. Employees may need to lift up to 50 pounds and may work at heights up to 30 feet. Personal protective equipment is required for some duties; employees receive instruction on its use. A physical examination is required before performing work that requires a respirator. The employer provides onsite training specific to job responsibilities.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must learn to operate the Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Must complete a Qualification Checklist.
• Must possess or obtain forklift certification.
• Ability to operate 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 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 interact effectively with people from varied backgrounds, interests, and points of view.
• Demonstrates initiative, effort, commitment, responsible behavior, attention to detail, and commitment to high-quality work.
• Ability to respond appropriately to supervision and align behavior with department and company priorities and goals.
• Maintain good attendance and punctuality and actively participate in resolving warehouse-operation issues.
• Must become familiar with the plant layout for efficient material movement.
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment when required; a physical examination is required before performing work requiring a respirator.
• Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting and carrying loads up to 50 pounds, pushing and pulling up to 80 pounds, and occasionally climbing stairs or working at heights up to 30 feet.

Responsibilities

• Operate material-handling equipment safely and efficiently to reduce risk 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 and place proper documentation on pallets.
• Read the truck schedule and follow instructions to determine which materials or trucks must be moved.
• Perform tasks as directed by the Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Communicate with warehouse coworkers in a timely manner to support efficient 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 and sanitary conditions daily.
• Identify equipment, product-quality, conveyor-system, or other problems and take corrective action.
• Use dunnage bags, load bars, and load straps as needed.
• Complete HACCP outbound trailer inspections and report deficiencies to the supervisor immediately.
• Submit completed paperwork daily.
• Assist with training new Warehouse Workers and ongoing training of current employees as requested.
• Assist in recouping damaged finished products and transport damaged products 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 ensure pallets are clean and in good repair.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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