Receiver - Nights

About the role

Responsible for all general warehouse functions including loading, unloading, manual depalletizing, receiving, put-away, pulls and replenishments, and selection of product when qualified and as needed in accordance with Preferred Work Methods (PWMs). Each function requires specific equipment and/or process certification. Work environments include freezer, cooler, and dry warehouse areas with extreme cold and/or warm temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Ensure pallets received meet defined requirements.
• Enter/scan accurately upon item receipt the LPN (license plate number), catch-weight, manufacture date, expiration date, etc. into the warehouse management system utilizing RF equipment.
• Ensure all item information is appropriately recorded into the warehouse management system by verifying and entering piece count and weights against bills of lading, invoices, and other records.
• Inspect product being moved for shortages, damage, quality, or deterioration of packing and report to supervisor.
• Record all overages, shortages, and damages on the OS&D form.
• Verify refrigerated (cooler) and frozen product temperatures are taken according to established PWMs.
• Follow temperature abuse process and established PWMs if product temperature is out of accepted tolerance range.
• Record and communicate vendor compliance issues by completing the vendor compliance form during receipt according to established PWMs.
• Apply blind LPNs according to established PWMs if manufacturer hasn’t provided license plates.
• Ensure proper operation of dock doors, plates, lights, and locks. Report repair or service needs to supervisor to avoid damage or an unsafe condition.
• Successfully complete the receiving certification process and testing.
• Work effectively with immediate supervisor to minimize warehouse shrink/damage (product loss).
• Maintain neatness and cleanliness of assigned work areas and travel aisles, and ensure accuracy of warehouse locations.
• Report any unfixable/unsafe issues immediately to supervisor.
• Observe and enforce all safety rules to eliminate accidents and injuries.
• Operate appropriate material handling equipment (MHE), such as forklifts and pallet jacks, in a safe and orderly manner.
• Observe proper lifting techniques and physical work practices in accordance with established PWMs.
• Ensure MHE is maintained (perform daily inspection) and clean; report repair or service needs to supervisor to minimize equipment damage and downtime.
• Use warehouse computers and RF equipment in a safe and professional manner to avoid damage.
• Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies (e.g., attendance, Code of Business Conduct & Ethics, Associate Handbook).
• Comply with all applicable State/Federal laws, regulations, and policies (e.g., OSHA, HACCP).
• Support food safety policies, standard operating procedures, and prerequisite food safety control programs as defined in the Food Safety Commitment documentation.
• Perform other warehouse duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must pass a functional capacity test.
• Must be able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with supervision, management, and co-workers.
• Must be able to observe and communicate observations verbally and in written form to others responsible for equipment operation and maintenance.
• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred; six months previous warehouse experience and/or training preferred.
• Material handling equipment experience preferred; reach truck experience preferred. Crown and/or Raymond reach truck experience a plus.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to read, write, and speak effectively in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Certification on material handling equipment is required, or the ability to become certified.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.
• Required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or sit.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Job is performed in a warehouse/operations environment.
• Frequently exposed to fast-moving material handling equipment or other mechanical equipment, extreme cold or heat in freezer/cooler warehouse environments (including temperatures of zero degrees).
• Regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, contained toxic or caustic chemicals, low voltage electrical equipment, and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Schedule

This is a full-time position. The incumbent must have the ability to work a varying schedule which might include shift work (days or nights), weekdays or weekends, and some holidays. Work hours may vary or change based on customer order, departmental, or business requirements.