Warehouse Technician- 1st Shift

About the role

We are looking for a Warehouse Technician – 1st Shift to join our rapidly growing company in the global pet food sector. As a key player in our award-winning, state-of-the-art pet food production facility in Auburn, Kentucky, you will ensure the safe and efficient movement of all Champion Petfoods’ finished product within the Warehouse. This role reports to the Warehouse Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Receive packaged product/finished goods from the Production department, ensuring it has met established quality assurance standards.
• Stock the product in an efficient, orderly, and timely manner.
• Operate fork trucks (sit and stand), turret trucks, and electric pallet jacks (riders) in a safe and efficient manner, according to established Company policies and practices.
• Load and unload trucks from and to vendors/distributors.
• Perform order picking and refill processes to support outbound operations.
• Use hand-held scanners to enter correct information for product packaged into the Warehouse Management System.
• Ensure pallet license plates accurately display product information.
• Develop awareness and understanding of quality assurance standards.
• Support and represent Champion Petfoods in community-sponsored events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 3 years’ forklift experience and/or equivalent warehouse experience.

Working Conditions

Work inside a clean, modern, state-of-the-art pet food manufacturing facility with brand new equipment.

Benefits

• Overtime opportunities.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance available on Day 1.
• Company 401(K) Match Contributions.
• Free bag of premium pet food each month.
• Shift premiums.

Champion is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in all forms.