Certified Warehouse Team Member / Pumper - 1st Shift Warehouse

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, wrapping machines, and other related equipment.
• Perform inspections on all equipment and maintain accurate documentation.
• Follow Department of Transportation (DOT) and safety regulations when applicable.
• Safely connect, disconnect, and monitor hoses, fittings, steam, air, and other equipment used to heat, unload, and pump ingredients from railcars and/or tanker trucks.
• Inspect receiving and pumping equipment, tools, hoses, and connections before use and promptly report needed repairs or adjustments.
• Oversee FIFO inventory control.
• Manage inbound/outbound shipments.
• Accurately tag, store, and rotate raw materials and finished goods as required.
• Conduct inventory counts and monitor material usage.
• Assist with procurement and space management.
• Product Handling, Quality Control & Inventory Management:
• Move materials and ensure FIFO rotation.
• Accurately and timely stage materials to prevent production downtime.
• Return materials to appropriate locations to ensure they are easily located.
• Handle recyclable materials according to plant processes.
• Deliver daily parcel shipments.
• Participate in inventory counts.
• Communicate warehouse status (percent utilization, inventory levels, upcoming product expirations, etc.) to other teams within the plant.
• Receive, unload, pump, and distribute liquid ingredients and related materials through designated areas of the plant.
• Determine available tank and/or silo storage capacity before unloading or pumping incoming railcars and tanker trucks.
• Pump ingredients from railcars and tanker trucks to designated storage tanks or silos while following site procedures and material handling requirements.
• Heat applicable ingredients, such as corn syrup, fructose, and vinegar, by connecting steam and air to railcars for pumping to storage tanks or silos.
• Food Safety & Sanitation Compliance:
• Follow GMP, HACCP, SQF, FSMA, and company food safety policies.
• Follow proper storage procedures for allergens, kosher, and organic products.
• Maintain cleanliness in assigned areas and an audit-ready work environment.
• Promptly report any safety or quality concerns.
• Take required samples from incoming railcars and/or tanker trucks to the Quality Laboratory for audit, as assigned.
• Follow food safety and quality requirements when receiving, sampling, heating, pumping, and transferring ingredients.
• Makes recommendations for improving plant cleanliness and sanitation effectiveness.
• Team Collaboration, Leadership & Training:
• Assist team members, adapt to operational changes, and contribute to productivity, safety, and quality goals.
• Provide backup coverage for multiple roles, share knowledge with peers, and support training.
• Assist with SOP development and training.
• Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration.
• Cook with supervisors, team leaders, shift leads, Quality, and production teams to prioritize receiving and pumping activities and meet internal delivery requirements.
• Documentation, Communication & Continuous Improvement:
• Use computer systems (e.g., SAP) for inventory transfers and reporting.
• Maintain accurate material handling records.
• Maintain accurate receiving, pumping, unloading, inventory tracking, and related documentation records.
• Participate in improvement projects.
• Actively participate in all required training.
• Participate in 5S efforts.
• Assist in reviewing warehouse paperwork.
• Work with supervisors and team to develop solutions to issues.
• Act as 5S champion for area.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; additional certifications (e.g., Forklift, Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement) a plus.
• Experience operating equipment like forklifts, box trucks, and SAP inventory management systems.
• Willingness to obtain required certifications (e.g., forklift, SAP, Train the Trainer, etc.).
• Forklift certification is required or must be obtained before operating forklift equipment.
• 18+ years of age.
• Technical & Mechanical Skills:
• Ability to operate, troubleshoot, and advise on minor adjustments to formulas or processes.
• Mechanical aptitude with the ability to identify and resolve quality irregularities.
• Proficiency in SAP, hand scanners, and basic math skills.
• Advanced levels require proficiency in MII, WE systems, and interpreting line huddle measures to resolve issues.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and accurately perform basic math calculations.
• Ability to operate and safely use receiving and pumping equipment.

Skills

• Knowledge of GMPs, SQF, HACCP, FSMA, and other food safety regulations.
• Commitment to following all company safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., push heavy loads, stand/walk up to 90% of shift, and climb as needed.
• Good hand-eye coordination, motor skills, and 20/20 corrected vision.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated accountability for work quality, attendance, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401(k) with match
• STD/LTD/AD&D/Life
• HSA
• FSA
• EAP
• Hospital indemnity
• Accident Insurance
• Identity and Fraud Protection Plan
• Legal
• Critical Illness