Warehouse Stock 1st Shift

HOUSE OF FLAVORS INC•Ludington, MI

9d•$17 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

Providing safe and quality food is the job of all House of Flavors employees. The Warehouse Stock Person, an at-will employee working under the direction of the Dry Warehouse Manager and Supervisors, is responsible for insuring that the plant has all the correct ingredients and packaging needed to accomplish the scheduled production expectations. The Stock Person is responsible for driving a forklift to transport the ingredients and packaging and is required to hold a valid forklift license. The Stock Person is responsible for keeping stock areas clean and organized and to ensure that all returned ingredients and packaging are appropriately protected and labeled for future use. All Good Manufacturing Practices and general safety practices are observed.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum of 6 months of successful work experience in a related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to work co-operatively in a team environment.
Ability to learn and accurately execute product scanning systems and procedures.
Proficiency in the use a forklift and the ability to obtain a fork lift license.
Ability to read and write in order to follow instructions, understand company policies, and create and respond to short documents.
Ability to match numbers, such as product codes, from inventory to order instructions.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations and understand numerical specifications including temperature measurements, time calculations and decimal weights.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written or verbal instructions.
Basic understanding of mechanical processes to carry out limited operation of machines.
Ability to think ahead and anticipate the needs of the internal customer.
Ability to understand and apply proper lifting techniques.
Valid driver's license
Forklift license
Possibly a chauffeur’s license

Nice To Haves

Ability to present information verbally to others.

Responsibilities

Identifies stock items needed for production based on the published production schedule; verifies correct ingredients and packaging and transports items by truck to the production plant; by cart or by pallet jack places stock items in the assigned locations for use by the appropriate production lines; uses recipe book to verify quantities. Anticipates production needs in order to stay ahead of production.
Ensure accurate inventory by consistently and accurately performing scanning procedures.
Supports the Bulk Line production schedule by keeping the bulk can area appropriately stocked of all supplies, wrap, trays, etc.
Coordinates closely with production leadership to be able to respond immediately to changing production schedule needs.
Removes trash, cardboard, and recyclables and stores pallets in appropriate locations; bails cardboard.
Transfers syrup drums onto wheel carts as needed, keep wheel carts clean for packaging items.
Ensures food safety by inspecting product packaging and bringing only clean boxes of ingredients and packaging onto the plant production floor.
Returns all unused items to the correct location in a manner consistent with SOPS.
Pays close attention to allergen products and effectively executes the company’s allergen procedure/policy.
Works as a member of the Warehouse team, learning the jobs of different work stations included in this job description, enabling the ability to rotate from job to job giving breaks or filling in when other employees are absent.
Completes all other duties as assigned, including working with the Dry Warehouse Manager and other managers to enhance the overall profitability of the operation.