Warehouse Utility Person

Michigan Sugar•Fremont, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Michigan Sugar Company has an immediate, full-time opportunity for a Warehouse Utility Person, located at the Fremont Warehouse, 1101 N. Front Street, Fremont, OH 43420. The Warehouse Utility Person must be capable of learning proper operation of all inbound and outbound equipment; scrolls, elevators, screens, etc. used in conveying and screening of sugar from Factory Production, within the Silo, and to all Packing Lines and Bulk Bay. Must keep the work area clean and assist in the maintenance of sugar equipment as needed. Work as a team with other shifts to ensure no interruptions in product delivery occur. Employees are responsible for the proper loading, unloading, and shipping of products and materials. Computer skills required to access inventories, reports, and orders. Employees must work with all production shifts as teams, to maintain product flow, satisfy customer requirements, and SQF objectives as well as perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

Must be capable of learning proper operation of all inbound and outbound equipment; scrolls, elevators, screens, etc. used in conveying and screening of sugar from Factory Production, within the Silo, and to all Packing Lines and Bulk Bay.
Must keep the work area clean and assist in the maintenance of sugar equipment as needed.
Work as a team with other shifts to ensure no interruptions in product delivery occur.
Employees are responsible for the proper loading, unloading, and shipping of products and materials.
Computer skills required to access inventories, reports, and orders.
Employees must work with all production shifts as teams, to maintain product flow, satisfy customer requirements, and SQF objectives as well as perform all other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Must be able to safely navigate warehouse and silo areas from top to bottom, including climbing ladders and stairs when necessary and working without use of the passenger elevator.
Must be able to bend, climb, reach, stand, walk, and perform other physical activities required to safely perform the job.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to work in varying weather conditions while wearing appropriate seasonal protective clothing and equipment.
Must hold a valid forklift certification/license and maintain a safe driving record.
Must be able to safely operate applicable warehouse and transfer equipment.
Must have basic computer skills and the ability to effectively use a keyboard.

Responsibilities

Supporting the safe and efficient movement, storage, loading, unloading, and shipment of sugar and warehouse materials throughout the facility.
Operating and monitoring sugar-handling equipment.
Supporting production and packaging operations.
Maintaining inventory accuracy.
Ensuring products are properly prepared and released for shipment.
Working closely with the Warehouse Supervisor, Foremen, Team Leaders, Production, Maintenance, Quality Control, Security, and other warehouse personnel to maintain continuous product flow and meet customer, food safety, and operational requirements.
Learning and safely operating all inbound and outbound sugar-handling equipment, including scrolls, elevators, screens, silos, bulk sugar bins, conveyors, and related equipment.
Monitoring and inspecting silos, bins, elevators, scrolls, conveyors, and other equipment to ensure proper operation and promptly reporting issues or concerns.
Operating reclaim scrolls to maintain proper silo levels and crater conditions.
Maintaining and monitoring vacuum and dust collection systems.
Working directly with Foremen and Team Leaders to ensure an adequate supply of sugar to packaging lines and the Bulk Bay.
Working collaboratively with all production shifts to maintain product flow and minimize interruptions to operations.
Performing production protection checks and completing required documentation.
Following all GMP, AIB, SQF, and Michigan Sugar Company policies and procedures.
Obtaining and submitting appropriate product samples to the Quality Control Laboratory in accordance with company procedures.
Taking silo measurements as required.
Performing minor maintenance and housekeeping duties as needed.
Maintaining clean, organized, and safe warehouse and equipment areas.
Communicating effectively with Warehouse personnel, Maintenance, Supervisors, and other departments regarding equipment problems, product concerns, or operational issues.
Properly loading, unloading, transferring, and shipping products and materials in accordance with company procedures.
Inspecting box trucks and other transportation equipment prior to loading and completing required shipping documentation, including bills of lading, certificates of analysis, and export documentation.
Safely and efficiently operating transfer trucks and other material-handling equipment.
Verifying that load numbers, order information, quantities, and other shipment details are accurate.
Ensuring loaders receive accurate product and loading instructions.
Verifying RFID tags and pallet labels are accurate and properly applied.
Verifying the correct product and quantity are loaded onto each truck and ensuring positive product release prior to shipment.
Providing load weights to Security personnel for final scale verification.
Maintaining accurate records of received shipments, including sugar, packing materials, consumables, starch, and other warehouse or factory supplies.
Recording and processing sugar returned from customers or received from other locations.
Receiving and unloading factory and warehouse supplies as needed.
Pulling wrapped pallets from conveyors and placing them in designated storage areas.
Transferring products between warehouses as required.
Counting and verifying products and supplies and assisting with organizing or repairing damaged product.
Maintaining professional and courteous relationships with truck drivers, dispatchers, railroad personnel, and other outside contractors.
Verifying order numbers and shipment information and providing clear directions and assistance to visitors and transportation personnel.
Working with the Warehouse Manager to ensure load numbers and information received from haulers are accurate.
Maintaining a safe working environment and following all applicable company safety policies and procedures.
Using computer systems to access inventory information, reports, orders, and other required documentation.
Completing required production, inventory, shipping, receiving, and safety records accurately and timely.
Assisting with maintaining efficient warehouse and production operations.