Warehouse Technician I, Verona, WI

About the Role

Location: Verona, WI

The Warehouse Technician I performs an array of functions that may include receiving and processing of incoming stock and materials; picking and filling orders from stock; packing and shipping orders; and labeling and packaging of semi-finished stocks. This position ensures that routine daily functions are completed accurately and timely and in accordance with all applicable regulations and policies.

Responsibilities and Key Duties

• Follow applicable Technician I Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), maintain a basic understanding of warehousing processes and flows, understand GMP requirements for warehousing functions, and understand waste handling
• Receive incoming stock and materials
• Verify incoming deliveries per applicable SOPs
• Perform receiving functions within operating system
• Pick and stage materials for campus production
• Assist in delivery of materials to campus
• Move materials using power industrial truck
• Label and package materials
• Verify and store incoming labels
• Retrieve semi-finished stocks accurately
• Issue components of packaging within operating system
• Set up, load, run and unload machines
• Maintain accurate record keeping
• Move materials using power industrial truck
• Accurately pick orders from locations noted
• Verify item and quantity requested
• Issue items on operating system and within USDA compliance logs
• Prepare packaging per applicable SOPs
• Process shipping through specific carriers
• Move materials using power industrial truck
• Assist with inventory counts
• Demonstrate a culture of safety in day-to-day operations, including performing JSAs and safety audits
• Understand quality assurance, assist in checking documentation and investigations
• Comply with USDA regulations
• Comply with company policies
• Comply with safety regulations
• Comply with OSHA and DOT regulations
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Core Competencies

• Shape solutions out of complexity – Accepts needs for flexibility
• Client focus – Responds appropriately
• Collaborate with empathy – Responds to cooperation requests
• Engage and develop – Values learning for oneself and others
• Drive ambition and accountability – Shows concern for reaching targets
• Influence others – Communicates clearly

Technical / Functional Competencies

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to work both independently, with minimal supervision, as well as in a fast-paced team environment
• Ability to work outside of set schedule
• Time management skills
• Obtain a Power Industrial Truck License

Qualifications

• Education – High School Diploma or GED, required.
• Work Experience – 1 year of Warehousing & Distribution experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Other – Lean Manufacturing, Good Warehousing and Distribution Practices, Cold Chain Packaging and Solutions.

Physical Requirements

• Able to read, write legibly, and communicate in English
• Visual inspection
• Frequent repetitions of squatting, bending and twisting
• Frequent standing for long periods of time
• Lifting up to 60 pounds

Working Conditions

• Special working conditions within cooler storage of 2–7°C
• Special working conditions within freezer storage of -20°C