Warehouse Operative Days - Norwich, NY

Kerry•City of Norwich, NY

5d•$21 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Warehouse Operative is responsible, under the direction of the Department Supervisor, for inventory, shipping, receiving, staging, and other warehouse functions at Kerry’s Norwich, New York site. The role involves accurately entering and retrieving information using computer systems, communicating with coworkers, management, and external contacts, and supporting department production by facilitating raw materials. The position requires successful completion of DOT HAZMAT training requirements and forklift certification. The position is onsite and works first shift, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The stated pay range is $21.00–$25.00 per hour. Employees may be required to work overtime to meet department needs. Kerry offers medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid time off; a 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities; an Employee Share Plan; life, disability, and accident insurance; and tuition reimbursement.

Requirements

Successfully pass all DOT HAZMAT training requirements.
Forklift certification.
Minimum of 2–3 years of warehousing experience.
Good working knowledge of math.
Full understanding of inventory control, counting procedures, products, and product movement.
Ability to obtain working knowledge of necessary computer systems, including MAPICS, Windows, Outlook, Excel, and email, or be trained to perform these functions within the probationary period.
Ability to write clearly and legibly and read and understand written instructions.
Professional communication skills and excellent phone skills.
Ability to follow instructions, work as a team member, and communicate well.
Flexibility to adjust the work schedule and work overtime when required to meet department needs.
Organized, neat, clean, and consistent work habits.
Initiative, resourcefulness, common sense, and sound judgment in decision-making.
Ability to operate standard office equipment, including a scanner, copier, fax machine, and calculator.
Good mental and physical condition.

Responsibilities

Receive materials into SAP, including returns, raw materials, and packaging materials from both the site and outside storage facilities.
Facilitate raw materials for department production.
Distribute paperwork to the appropriate departments to support timely release.
Ensure raw materials are sampled and stored according to plant GMPs, SOPs, and safety procedures.
Accurately enter bin transfers and other data and retrieve information from computer systems.
Enter incoming materials in the receiving Excel worksheet.
Demonstrate safety leadership by observing and enforcing safety rules, encouraging safe work practices, and promptly correcting unsafe conditions or behavior.
Coordinate and prioritize work in the absence of the warehouse supervisor.
Check and perform inventory counts accurately as required.
Perform order checking and label making, handle UPS and FedEx shipping, and coordinate finished product and raw material transfers from outside warehouses.