What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping Receiving-Warehouse Associate position at Shank’s Extracts?
Shank?s Extracts, LLC d/b/a Universal Ingredients ? Shank?sis a premier manufacturer of vanilla extracts, other extracts, natural and artificial flavors, food colors, syrups, and sauces. Shank?s quality products are widely distributed to industrial, private-label, and grocery customers worldwide. We have an immediate opening for aShipping-Receiving Warehouse AssociateAvailable Immediately Upon Hire: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA, EAP, ID Theft, 401K, and PTO.Disclaimer: Shank?s Extracts manufactures various products that identify as major food allergens (milk, eggs, tree nuts, wheat, and soybeans) as well as several other food ingredients.
We cannot guarantee you will not be exposed to skin and/or odor contact with these various ingredients. Your health and safety are our number one priority, and we will do our best to accommodate within reason.ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: The primary purpose of this position is to assist with the flow and process of incoming and outgoing shipments. Assisting with the overall production of the warehouse in accordance with production and shipping/receiving needs.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for contacting freight, carrying, and scheduling inbound/outbound orders, attending meetings, and acquiring quotes.Assist with unloading incoming freight and matching all paperwork for accuracy.Handle incoming and outgoing UPS and FedEx shipments.Maintain Supplies and Inventory in accordance with company needs.Accurately fulfilling customer orders and loads safely and efficiently as needed.Assist in scheduling pickups for trash/recyclables/corrugated, scrap drums, totes, and pallets.Accurately pack and ship sample requests with appropriate carrier providers.Communicate with Vendors and internal customer service departments as needed.Conduct daily warehouse pre-op checksPerform various tasks in the ERP system.Ensure all documents for receiving and shipping items are accurately and efficiently completed in accordance with company policies and procedures.Perform other duties as assigned.ESSENTIAL/SKILLS NEEDED: Good verbal and written communication skills.Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with customers, truck drivers, and vendors.Experience in HAZMAT requirements with domestic and international shipments a plus.Understanding of the SDS database & GHS label requirements is preferred.Experience working in a warehouse environment.Experienced in handling UPS, FedEx, and other types of shipping.Experience with inventory control is a plus.Must be computer literate with knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and other business-related software with an ability to operate office equipment such as (but not limited to) a copier/printer/fax machine.Familiarity with ERP systems is preferred.Knowledge of Safe Quality Food (SQF) certification is preferred.Current or prior forklift certifications/experience preferred.Must be able to work in a fast-paced, multi-functional, and multitasked inventory environment.Must be able to do basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, measurements, weighing objects, and operation of a calculator or keypad device.Must be able to understand the conversion of weights with given formulasEnglish comprehension including speaking, reading, and writing is required for ourbusiness's necessityto ensurea safe and effective work environment.EDUCATIONANDEXPERIENCERequires high school education (or equivalent).Vocational, career, or related technical studies, specifically business field//computer knowledge a plus. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: May require the employee to frequently lift and/or carry up to thirty (30) poundsMay be required to infrequently lift up to fifty (50) poundsRequired to stand, sit, or walk for an entire shiftRequires frequent pushing and pulling up to fifty (50) poundsRequires infrequent repetitive motionRequires bending, twisting, stooping, and squattingMust be able to work in various indoor temperatures including elevated heat, humidity, and coldInfrequently exposed to elevated noise levels which occur below OSHA thresholdsExposure to various spices and food manufacturing smells throughout a work shift.Requires frequent visual quality control observationsAbility to climb up and down a step stool latterRequired to wear Personal Protective Equipment [PPE]Required to follow Good Manufacturing Practices [GMPs]Exposure to food allergens such as, but not limited to, milk eggs, tree nuts, wheat, and soybeans will occur.
Conduct,Quality,Integrity, and CultureConduct: Wewillconducteveryaspectofourbusinesswithhonesty,integrity,andopenness,respectinghumanrightsand the interestsof ouremployees, customers,andthirdparties.Quality: Shank?siscommittedtofoodsafetyandproductquality.Weemployextensivefoodsafetyprogramsandcontrolsatalllevels.Ourqualitystandardsandfoodsafetyproceduresarethoroughlybeingevaluatedinternallyandexternally.We continuously strive toimprove our performance.Integrity: Shank?sanditsemployeeswillnotoffer,give,seekorreceive,eitherdirectlyorindirectly,improperinducements for business or financialgain.Whereinformationis confidential,thatconfidentialitymustbe protected.Culture: Shank?srespectstheculturalvaluesofouremployees,contractors,andcustomers.Wealsopromoteabalancedwork-lifeenvironment.Werecognizeandcelebrateour employeesfortheirhardwork andthecontributionstheymaketo our company.ShanksCore Values: ASPIRATION: Share a vision for achievementACCOUNTABILITY: Support company reputationADAPTABILITY: Evolvetomeetbusinessneeds***Competitive compensation and benefits package***Shank?s Extracts, LLC d/b/a Universal Ingredients ? Shank?sis an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Employer.
We cannot guarantee you will not be exposed to skin and/or odor contact with these various ingredients. Your health and safety are our number one priority, and we will do our best to accommodate within reason.ESSENTIAL FUNCTION: The primary purpose of this position is to assist with the flow and process of incoming and outgoing shipments. Assisting with the overall production of the warehouse in accordance with production and shipping/receiving needs.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for contacting freight, carrying, and scheduling inbound/outbound orders, attending meetings, and acquiring quotes.Assist with unloading incoming freight and matching all paperwork for accuracy.Handle incoming and outgoing UPS and FedEx shipments.Maintain Supplies and Inventory in accordance with company needs.Accurately fulfilling customer orders and loads safely and efficiently as needed.Assist in scheduling pickups for trash/recyclables/corrugated, scrap drums, totes, and pallets.Accurately pack and ship sample requests with appropriate carrier providers.Communicate with Vendors and internal customer service departments as needed.Conduct daily warehouse pre-op checksPerform various tasks in the ERP system.Ensure all documents for receiving and shipping items are accurately and efficiently completed in accordance with company policies and procedures.Perform other duties as assigned.ESSENTIAL/SKILLS NEEDED: Good verbal and written communication skills.Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with customers, truck drivers, and vendors.Experience in HAZMAT requirements with domestic and international shipments a plus.Understanding of the SDS database & GHS label requirements is preferred.Experience working in a warehouse environment.Experienced in handling UPS, FedEx, and other types of shipping.Experience with inventory control is a plus.Must be computer literate with knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and other business-related software with an ability to operate office equipment such as (but not limited to) a copier/printer/fax machine.Familiarity with ERP systems is preferred.Knowledge of Safe Quality Food (SQF) certification is preferred.Current or prior forklift certifications/experience preferred.Must be able to work in a fast-paced, multi-functional, and multitasked inventory environment.Must be able to do basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, measurements, weighing objects, and operation of a calculator or keypad device.Must be able to understand the conversion of weights with given formulasEnglish comprehension including speaking, reading, and writing is required for ourbusiness's necessityto ensurea safe and effective work environment.EDUCATIONANDEXPERIENCERequires high school education (or equivalent).Vocational, career, or related technical studies, specifically business field//computer knowledge a plus. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: May require the employee to frequently lift and/or carry up to thirty (30) poundsMay be required to infrequently lift up to fifty (50) poundsRequired to stand, sit, or walk for an entire shiftRequires frequent pushing and pulling up to fifty (50) poundsRequires infrequent repetitive motionRequires bending, twisting, stooping, and squattingMust be able to work in various indoor temperatures including elevated heat, humidity, and coldInfrequently exposed to elevated noise levels which occur below OSHA thresholdsExposure to various spices and food manufacturing smells throughout a work shift.Requires frequent visual quality control observationsAbility to climb up and down a step stool latterRequired to wear Personal Protective Equipment [PPE]Required to follow Good Manufacturing Practices [GMPs]Exposure to food allergens such as, but not limited to, milk eggs, tree nuts, wheat, and soybeans will occur.
Conduct,Quality,Integrity, and CultureConduct: Wewillconducteveryaspectofourbusinesswithhonesty,integrity,andopenness,respectinghumanrightsand the interestsof ouremployees, customers,andthirdparties.Quality: Shank?siscommittedtofoodsafetyandproductquality.Weemployextensivefoodsafetyprogramsandcontrolsatalllevels.Ourqualitystandardsandfoodsafetyproceduresarethoroughlybeingevaluatedinternallyandexternally.We continuously strive toimprove our performance.Integrity: Shank?sanditsemployeeswillnotoffer,give,seekorreceive,eitherdirectlyorindirectly,improperinducements for business or financialgain.Whereinformationis confidential,thatconfidentialitymustbe protected.Culture: Shank?srespectstheculturalvaluesofouremployees,contractors,andcustomers.Wealsopromoteabalancedwork-lifeenvironment.Werecognizeandcelebrateour employeesfortheirhardwork andthecontributionstheymaketo our company.ShanksCore Values: ASPIRATION: Share a vision for achievementACCOUNTABILITY: Support company reputationADAPTABILITY: Evolvetomeetbusinessneeds***Competitive compensation and benefits package***Shank?s Extracts, LLC d/b/a Universal Ingredients ? Shank?sis an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Employer.