Warehouse Stock 2nd Shift

$1000 Graduated Signing Bonus

$500 paid at 90 days

$300 paid at 6 months

$200 paid at 1 year

SUMMARY: Providing safe and quality food is the job of all House of Flavors employees. The Warehouse Stock Person, an at-will employee working under the direction of the Dry Warehouse Manager and Supervisors, is responsible for insuring that the plant has all the correct ingredients and packaging needed to accomplish the scheduled production expectations. The Stock Person is responsible for driving a forklift to transport the ingredients and packaging and is required to hold a valid forklift license. The Stock Person is responsible for keeping stock areas clean and organized and to ensure that all returned ingredients and packaging are appropriately protected and labeled for future use. All Good Manufacturing Practices and general safety practices are observed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1) Identifies stock items needed for production based on the published production schedule; verifies correct ingredients and packaging and transports items by truck to the production plant; by cart or by pallet jack places stock items in the assigned locations for use by the appropriate production lines; uses recipe book to verify quantities. Anticipates production needs in order to stay ahead of production.

2) Ensure accurate inventory by consistently and accurately performing scanning procedures.

3) Supports the Bulk Line production schedule by keeping the bulk can area appropriately stocked of all supplies, wrap, trays, etc.

4) Coordinates closely with production leadership to be able to respond immediately to changing production schedule needs.

5) Removes trash, cardboard, and recyclables and stores pallets in appropriate locations; bails cardboard.

6) Transfers syrup drums onto wheel carts as needed, keep wheel carts clean for packaging items.

7) Ensures food safety by inspecting product packaging and bringing only clean boxes of ingredients and packaging onto the plant production floor.

8) Returns all unused items to the correct location in a manner consistent with SOPS.

9) Pays close attention to allergen products and effectively executes the company’s allergen procedure/policy.

10) Works as a member of the Warehouse team, learning the jobs of different work stations included in this job description, enabling the ability to rotate from job to job giving breaks or filling in when other employees are absent.

11) Completes all other duties as assigned, including working with the Dry Warehouse Manager and other managers to enhance the overall profitability of the operation.

These are not the only duties and responsibilities that the Warehouse Stock Person may be asked to perform, but it is a fair representation of the general duties that are required on a day-to-day basis.

This document may be subject to change based on the needs of the business.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility to the appropriate company standard. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma or equivalent is required along with a minimum of 6 months of successful work experience in a related field or the equivalent combination of education and experience. The ability to work co-operatively in a team environment is essential. The ability to learn and accurately execute product scanning systems and procedures. Proficiency in the use a forklift and the ability to obtain a fork lift license.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Has the ability to read and write in order to follow instructions, understand company policies, and create and respond to short documents; can effectively present information verbally to others. Has the ability to match numbers, such as product codes, from inventory to order instructions.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals and ability to perform mathematical calculations and understand numerical specifications including temperature measurements, time calculations and decimal weights.

REASONING ABILITY: Has the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written or verbal instructions and a basic understanding of mechanical processes to carry out limited operation of machines. Has the ability to think ahead and anticipate the needs of the internal customer. Has ability to understand and apply proper lifting techniques.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to stand, including walking, for periods of time up to 12 hours; use hands and feet in the manipulation of hand or foot operated controls. Employee is occasionally required to climb, stoop and crouch and to use hand/eye coordination to stack or sort product. Employee must be able to hear and communicate verbally.

The employee must be able to push, pull and lift up to 30 pounds continuously and up to 60 pounds occasionally.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the essential functions of this job the employee regularly works with moving mechanical components and is regularly exposed to high levels of noise. Safety equipment may be required. The employee works in a wet environment where floors are slippery and splashing water, ice cream ingredients and sanitation solution is frequently present.

COMMENTS AND/OR ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Employee is required to wear an approved uniform which is provided by the company. Employee is required to wear boots that can withstand water, food products, and chemical contact. Employee is required to wear a hairnet and, if facial hair is present, a beard net. Occasionally the use of latex gloves is required. Required are a valid driver’s license, forklift license, and possibly a chauffeur’s license.