Warehouse Operations (Pre Weigh)

Balchem Corporation•Bridgeton, MO

About The Position

The Warehouse Operations (Pre Weigh) position handles and moves raw materials for pre-weighed wet production batches and supports staging for internal and external customers. The role uses computer systems to document and record transactions, print labels, issue and transfer materials, and maintain inventory accuracy. Work takes place in both ambient and refrigerated warehouses and includes daily housekeeping and warehouse cleaning tasks. The employee must remain current with training required by the warehouse training matrix. The role also supports production operations by loading trailers with pre-weigh batches and assisting other production areas as required. The employee is expected to follow company procedures and policies, including GMP, SQF, HACCP, safety, and warehouse cleaning procedures; maintain required records; and collaborate and communicate with team members, other shifts, and departments. Other duties may be assigned by management.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED preferred.
Basic math, reading, and record-keeping skills.
Ability to maneuver minimum 5-gallon pails and 55-gallon drums using proper material-handling equipment.
Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted; the position summary also states ability to lift 60 pounds unassisted is required.
Valid driver's license for forklift operation.
One year of experience in a computerized warehouse and real-time data collection.
Ability to follow written and flow-charted instructions.
Solid communication skills and ability to work collaboratively as a team member.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with inventory systems and bar coding.

Responsibilities

Handle and move materials used at the facility, including pre-weigh batches for wet production.
Safely and efficiently operate a forklift; load and unload trucks and trailers; and receive or transfer materials as needed.
Use computer systems for shipping, receiving, transfers, production issuing, inventory transactions, and label printing.
Label and store materials in their correct locations and know the locations of raw materials, finished goods, and packaging in the warehouses.
Maintain inventory accuracy and submit records of inventory discrepancies or damaged materials.
Stage materials and final products for internal and external customers.
Perform daily housekeeping and follow warehouse cleaning procedures described in the SOP.
Follow GMP, SQF, HACCP, company, and safety policies and procedures, and report unsafe acts or near misses.
Maintain computer, sanitation, production, and other required records.
Support other production areas as required and perform other duties assigned or directed by management.
Attend company-mandated training, including safety and Good Manufacturing Practices, and maintain required warehouse training.
Communicate and collaborate with team members, other shifts, and other departments.