Warehouse Technician/Spotter - 1st Shift

Our Home•Kankakee, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a family of brands, it is Our Home's ethos to create and provide delicious, wholesome snacks to communities throughout the U.S. at a great value. We strive to create snacks that offer nourishment and a warm and welcoming sense of familiarity. Our Home is not just the house we live in, but the communities of which we are a part. Our Home gets the best snacks into hands, homes, and communities around the country so that we can flourish together. We believe that a unified culture and shared values are essential to our success. At Our Home... We have Growth Mindsets : We grow ourselves, our teams, and our company, both personally and professionally. We embrace Integrity & Accountability : We do what we say we are going to do, and take ownership of our actions. We Push the Boundaries : We challenge the status quo, and are creative problem solvers who win where others don't. We believe that we are Stronger Together : Collaboration is at the center of what we do. We win and lose together . Our Home makes snacks for everyone and will continue to be known for flavorful snacks with better ingredients that satisfy every occasion and craving. We deliver this through our portfolio of household favorite snack brands, including Pop Secret, From The Ground Up, Food Should Taste Good, Popchips, RW Garcia, Good Health, Parm Crisps, Sonoma Creamery, and You Need This. Our Home is one of the fastest growing Better For You food brands in the country and this explosive growth requires great people with a passion for better-for-you snacks. We are seeking a dynamic Warehouse Technician/Spotter who will maintain and support warehouse operations, ensuring the efficient and safe movement of materials within our facility. The successful candidate will also assist with equipment and ground spotting to ensure a smooth workflow in the loading and unloading processes. Perform all inventory movements to include but not limited to staging ingredients and returning products from manufacturing lines, receiving, and outbound shipping. Organization and traceability must be a focus for food safety. This is a first shift role with regular working hours of Monday-Thursday, 6am-4pm.

Requirements

2+ years ground spotting and forklift experience in a warehouse or manufacturing environment is mandatory
Class A CDL preferred, but valid driver’s license required
Ability to do repetitive tasks, detail oriented, understanding of the food industry and safety standards
Exceptional grammar, writing, and documentation skills required.
Demonstrated teamwork and communication skills
Ability to coach coworkers for enhanced adherence to policy
Attention to detail, critical thinking and a sense of urgency is a must

Responsibilities

Assists the Inventory Control Coordinator in the daily receiving and shipping of all products.
Record keeping for traceability on issuing and returning materials to the manufacturing lines.
Responsible for carrying out daily assignments following all established SOPs.
Safely maneuver trucks and trailers within the yard, ensuring minimal risk to personnel and equipment
Direct drivers to appropriate loading and unloading areas
Maintain clear communication with warehouse and transportation teams regarding truck arrivals and departures
Assist with loading and unloading materials and goods as needed
Ensure work is done with compliance to all food safety, sanitation, and safety policies and procedures.
Adheres to the daily inventory controls.
Other responsibilities as assigned by Our Home management.