Material Handler/Warehouse Associate

Job description

About Us:
Founded in 1945, Ellison Bakery is a leading industrial bakery located in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Ellison produces cookies, snack bars, crunch and inclusion, and other products for the industrial market, foodservice industry, and retail and private label space.

Ellison Bakery credits ongoing growth to the commitment of its employees to excellence in all phases of the operation. Ellison Bakery believes that the only way to make the very best cookies is to hire the very best employees. It is their strategy to do just that and to let the employees apply the very best baking processes to the very best ingredients. Since only the best can make the best, Ellison Bakery prides itself on its most important asset, the employees.

Ellison Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Optical
• Life Insurance
• 401(K) with Matching
• Vacation Days
• Paid Personal Days Off
• Paid Holidays

Purpose:

The Material Handler - Warehouse Associate position is responsible for receiving, scanning in and putting away raw goods and completing all necessary documentation for inbound/outbound product. The Associate will deliver raw material to Operators to ensure the continuous run of product.

Job Responsibilities:

• Attend and be on time for all pre-shift production meetings
• Be available to work and train at both Ellison warehouse locations, located one mile of each other.
• Participation and adherence to all food safety and safety programs
• Work safely, quickly and efficiently to handle freight and move inventory throughout the warehouse
• Maintains inventory utilizing scanning equipment identifying, labeling, and placing materials and supplies in stock; recording in the ERP system
• Locates materials and supplies by pulling and verifying materials and supplies listed on production orders
• Maintains in-process inventory at work centers by delivering and opening materials and supplies, insuring first in first out (FIFO) rotation utilizing the information in the ERP system
• Documents in the ERP system materials and supplies disposition by recording units delivered and location of units
• Receives return material and supplies from production by verifying materials and supplies code and lot number and quantity; placing materials in stock and recording the transactions in the system
• Prepares finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling, packing, crating, loading, and securing product and records all transactions
• Maintains material-handling equipment by completing pre-use inspections
• Set up production lines according to production schedule
• Create and print all required labels for materials received
• Maintain supply of materials to the operators as necessary
• Proper storage and handling of all non-conforming and Work-In-Process materials
• Loading and unloading of all trucks coming into shipping/receiving and accurate completion of all receiving or shipping documents including transactions in the ERP system
• Material handling for stocking, retrieving, selecting and/or staging of inventory for Production or order fulfilment, potentially needing to lift up to 50 pounds
• Receiving and stocking of incoming material including counting, labeling, putting away in proper storage areas and recording all of the above
• Picking, staging and shipping orders for customers.
• Checks and counts all material unloaded for quantity discrepancies and notifies the Purchasing Department when discrepancies occur
• Stock incoming material in the appropriate inventory location
• Provide shipping/delivery support as required
• Receiving supplies from vendors while verifying that they are correct inspecting the product
• Identifying any missing, lost or damaged materials/product and immediately notify the supervisor
• Ensuring that all the merchandise is safely and securely packed and labeled for shipping
• Keeping an accurate inventory through proper scanning of all product entering or exiting the warehouse
• Accurately and legibly maintain all shipping and receiving documents
• Report to work on time and complete job tasks as assigned accurately and on time
• Maintains positive and respectful attitude while working both independently and in a team environment
• Effectively communicate all relevant information to your peers and supervisors
• Immediately report any and all food safety and quality problems to management
• Assisting with training of newly employed workers
• Maintain cleanliness, neatness and safety of building and work area
• Cycle count and engage in inventory management for accuracy

Follow all:

• Company Policies
• Good Manufacturing Practices
• Food Safety Management System Policies and Procedures
• Sanitation Procedures
• Safety Procedures
• Assist other areas of production as needed

Other:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Equipment Used:

• Utility knife
• Shrink wrapper
• Forklift – stand up and sit down
• RF Scanner

Shift:

• 1st Shift- 7:00 PM to 3:30 AM
• Overtime and weekends may be required

Ellison Core Competencies:

The following Leadership Behaviors are important to the success of the organization.

• Collaboration Develops Others
• Customer Focus
• Drive for Results
• Motivating Others
• Integrity & Trust
• Peer Relationships

Skills/Work Experience Needed:

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to understand, speak, and read English with sufficient proficiency to follow safety and other policies, trainings, and instructions.
• 2 years experience as a Material Handler in a fast past environment
• 2 years RFG Gun Experience Required
• 2 years Forklift experience
• Capable of reading and understanding all shipping and receiving documents in English
• Computer knowledge to enter shipping/receiving documents
• Communicate effectively with co-workers
• Work independently; self-managed
• Able to accurately use basic math skills (counting, addition, subtraction)
• Good written and oral communication skills

Ellison Bakery is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $19.50 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Inventory control: 3 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $20