Operational Excellence
- Perform all inbound, outbound, and internal warehouse activities including receiving, unloading, put-away, replenishment, and shipping using SAP-EWM or RF systems.
- Operate stand-up counterbalance forklifts, reach trucks, and powered pallet jacks to safely move materials within the warehouse and production support areas.
- Support Vongal palletizer and inline wrapper operations by ensuring proper material flow, load formation, and film application; address minor jams and escalate maintenance issues promptly.
- Utilize the pallet inverter to transfer materials between wood, plastic, or CHEP pallets for production or outbound compatibility.
- Replenish raw and packaging materials to production areas and dough room kits in alignment with staging or demand triggers.
- Conduct accurate trailer loading and unloading, following the 3-Step Trailer Securing Method and dock safety controls (wheel chocks, gladhand lock, dock light status).
- Complete all SAP transactions for goods movements, confirming accuracy of quantities, lot codes, and locations.
Safety & Compliance
- Adhere to all Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies, including use of required PPE, pedestrian awareness, and safe MHE operation.
- Complete and document pre-use inspections of powered equipment daily; apply Tag Out of Service when necessary.
- Report all near misses, incidents, or unsafe conditions immediately to supervision.
- Follow all food safety and pest control requirements — report and document any insect sightings per standard procedure.
- Maintain compliance with OSHA, DOT, and internal site safety standards at all times.
Quality & Food Safety
- Inspect materials and finished goods for contamination, damage, or labeling errors prior to storage or shipment.
- Maintain ingredient integrity by preventing cross contamination during product transfers and changeovers
- Support segregation and correct disposition of Good/Hold/Reject materials.
- Follow allergen control, sanitation, and housekeeping standards to prevent cross-contamination.
- Maintain product traceability and labeling integrity during all material movements.
Inventory Control & Systems Accuracy
- Execute warehouse transactions accurately in SAP-EWM/ECC to ensure real-time inventory visibility.
- Participate in cycle counts and wall-to-wall inventories to reconcile physical vs. system counts.
- Identify and escalate inventory discrepancies promptly to inventory control or supervision.
- Support KPI performance for inventory accuracy, service, and warehouse efficiency.
Continuous Improvement & Team Collaboration
- Participate in IL6S, Kaizen, and 5S initiatives focused on improving safety, quality, and operational performance.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and audit-ready work environment.
- Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams (Production, Quality, Maintenance, Planning, Logistics).
- Support onboarding and peer training by modeling safe, standardized work practices.
- Contribute to a culture of engagement, accountability, and continuous learning.
Qualifications
Required:
- High school diploma or GED.
- 3+ year experience in a warehouse, distribution, or manufacturing environment.
- 2+ year experience operating Powered Industrial Vehicles (PIV) including stand-up counterbalance forklifts and stand-up reach forklifts
- Familiarity with SAP-EWM or other warehouse management systems (WMS) and use of RFID.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in a fast-paced, food-grade environment.
- Strong adaptability to take on diverse responsibilities and perform other assigned duties.
Preferred:
- Experience supporting automated palletizing or packaging equipment (Vongal, inline wrappers, etc.).
- Prior exposure to food manufacturing, 3PL, or consumer goods environments.
- Knowledge of IL6S / Lean / 5S principles and basic continuous improvement tools.
Key Competencies
- Safety Mindset: Models safe behaviors and actively identifies hazards.
- Attention to Detail: Maintains precision in counts, labels, and system data.
- Team Collaboration: Communicates effectively across shifts and departments.
- Accountability: Takes ownership for task completion and accuracy.
- Adaptability: Responds calmly to changing priorities and fast-paced conditions.
- Be flexible and available to interact and connect with people at all levels in the organization
Work Environment
- Warehouse and production floor setting with variable temperatures.
- Exposure to forklifts, conveyors, palletizers, and moderate noise levels.
- Must wear required PPE including safety shoes, hearing protection, and high-visibility vest.
Shift Schedule - 6AM - 6PM (2-2-3)