What are the responsibilities and job description for the Bulk Receiver-Overnight Shift position at Ferrara Candy Company, Inc.?
For more than 115 years, Ferrara has created sugar confections that enable moments of sweetness, celebration, and connection for candy lovers of all generations. Today, the company is the #1 sugar confectioner in the United States. Ferrara boasts a passionate team of nearly 9,000 employees creating and delivering hundreds of products sold under 20 popular brands like Brach’s®, NERDS®, SweeTARTS®, Laffy Taffy®, and Trolli® to more than 66 million U.S. households annually and popular Dori snacking products under brands such as Dori, Gomets, Pettiz, and Yogurte 100 in Brazil. Additionally, Jelly Belly, known world-wide for its confections, was acquired in November of 2023.
Bulk Receiver-Overnight Shift
Job Location: Bellwood
3000 Washington Boulevard/Bellwood, IL
Want to make an impact?
***THIS IS AN OVERNIGHT SHIFT POSITION ON A 2/2/3 SHIFT FORMAT: 6PM-6:30AM, 2 NIGHTS ON, 2 NIGHTS OFF, 3 NIGHTS ON, ETC. EVERY OTHER WEEKEND OFF ON SAT/SUN/MON.
The Bulk Receiver is responsible for receiving products into the warehouse, inventory, reconciling bills of lading and purchase orders, inspection, unloading, and putaway.
Ways you will make a difference
- Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Check in inbound loads in a timely and accurate manner.
- Conducts assigned work in a safe manner and adheres to BBPC safety methods.
- Utilize production schedule in order to make decisions regarding ordering of raw materials.
- Adheres to all BBPC established GMP’s.
- Assist in inventory reconciliation process.
- Maintains inventory control system by tracking, moving, and shipping the product using “SAP system” and/or Excel spreadsheet.
- Performs duties in a safe manner and report all observed safety hazards to managers.
- Performs all other related duties as assigned by management.
Skills that will make you successful
- Ability to reconcile bills of lading, purchase orders and work with SAP and Microsoft Office products.
- Ability to operate a Reach and Standup forklift truck and/or hand jack.
- Ability to speak, write and read English.
- Ability to work overtime as needed.
Experiences that will support your success
What We Offer
At Ferrara, we're proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits https://flimp.live/Ferrara-Benefits-Resource-Center
Compensation
$26.20 per hour plus a .75 cent per hour shift differential.
Ferrara’s success in industry-leading innovation has been driven by deep consumer insights, strong retailer co-creation and partnerships, and a dedication to diversity of thought, experience, and people. A privately held company, Ferrara has its global headquarters in Chicago and an operational network of more than 27 locations in North America, Brazil, and China that includes manufacturing, distribution, sales, and R&D facilities. Ferrara is a privately held Ferrero related company. Learn more at www.ferrara.com or www.linkedin.com/company/ferrara-.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, employment decisions and opportunities at Ferrara will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil union status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic information, pregnancy (childbirth or related medical condition), or on any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.
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