Freezer Warehouse Technician

Overview

Based in Wheeling, WV, the Ziegenfelder Company is part of the Armstrong Group. The Armstrong Group is a private, family owned and operated collection of diverse companies. What began in 1946 as Armstrong County Line Construction, founded by Jud L. Sedwick in Kittanning, PA, has now grown into an organization that encompasses multiple industries and employs over 2,400 individuals nationwide. Our brands include Armstrong Utilities, Guardian Protection, Armstrong Development, 4Front Solutions, Twin Pops and Armstrong Comfort Solutions.

The Ziegenfelder Company is a frozen novelty manufacturer that focuses solely on producing the highest quality frozen ice novelties, commonly referred to as twin pops. We are the largest manufacturer of twin pops in the country with production facilities in Wheeling, WV; Chino, CA; and Denver, CO.

The Ziegenfelder Company has averaged solid growth for the past 15 years while growing our tribe from 60 employees in one facility with three production lines to over 400 employees across three facilities and 13 production lines. Core to our success has always been making the highest quality, best tasting products in the market and selling them to valued customers at the best possible price. The Ziegenfelder Company owns and produces the brand Budget Saver, as well as, licensed and private labeled products for premiere retailers, such as Albertsons, Dollar General, Kroger, and Walmart. 24/7 operations in our three facilities, generates over 2.2 million pops per day.

Ziegenfelder’s growth and success is clearly due to our dedicated tribe. We value integrity, creativity, and innovation, and are committed to positively impacting our workforce and the communities in which we live and work.

Essential Functions

A Ziegenfelder Freezer Technician is responsible for:

· Pulling finished products from the production conveyor belt and stacking on pallets properly.

· Checking all products to ensure proper coding.

· Ensuring the proper amount of product is neatly stacked on pallets and all boxes on the pallet meet quality standards.

· Ensuring organization in the warehouse using the (FIFO – First in - First out) method.

· Wrapping palletized product with plastic stretch wrap.

· Ensuring proper tags are printed and posted on all palletized products.

· Ensuring that inventory is properly entered in appropriate inventory tracking systems.

· Ensuring all palletized product is properly located in warehouse for picking.

· Picking palletized product for shipping.

· Communicating with operations to ensure correct amount of raw materials are readily available for each shift.

· Assisting with unloading all raw materials.

· Picking, shipping, and receiving of raw and finished goods.

· Assessing production to ensure adequate supplies to operate efficiently.

· Assisting with maintaining adequate inventory, scheduling, and receiving shipments of raw materials.

· Ensuring compliance with all federal, state, local, and Ziegenfelder environmental, health, and safety directives, policies, and procedures.

· Maintaining a clean and organized work environment.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

· High School diploma or equivalent.

· 1 - 3 years of warehouse experience.

· Demonstrated ability to read, write and speak English.

· Demonstrated ability to operate electric powered forklifts and electric powered pallet jacks.

· Must be able to work in cold temperatures.

· Must be available to work all shifts to include weekends and holidays.

Physical Abilities

· Possesses visual acuity to safely operate forklifts and pallet jacks.

· May need to exert up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, up to 30 lbs. of force frequently, and up to 10 lbs. of force constantly.

· May need to climb, balance, stoop, crouch, reach, stand, push, and pull frequently during a shift.

Working Conditions

· Subject to cold temperatures of less than 32F for more than one hour with proper protection equipment.

· May be subject to noise above 85 decibels with proper protection equipment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15