Posted in General Business about 2 hours ago.
Type: Full-Time
Location: Michigan City, Indiana
Who We Are:
With over 11,000 employees at 43 production facilities in the US, Canada and Europe, Hearthside Food Solutions is one of the fastest growing food companies and the industry's largest contract manufacturer. Our secret to success? Our people. We know an investment in our people is an investment in our company. By empowering employees through skill development and career advancement opportunities, we emphasize a culture of continuous improvement - both for the business and our people.
What We Offer:
We offer a competitive wage and wide array of benefits including: • health/dental/vision insurance • flex spending accounts • short & long-term disability • paid holidays and vacation • bonuses opportunities (referral, production, etc.).
GENERAL SUMMARY
Performs the receipt of incoming goods and/or shipments of finished goods in compliance with established procedures. Provide administrative support to the warehouse leadership team.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
•Routine duties of checking in drivers, review Bill of Lading, verify trailer seals, schedule appointments, maintain shipping and/or receiving documentation, reconcile receipt information, and maintain daily reports
•Ability to drive a forklift (preferred but not required)
•Prepares orders by processing shipments and sample orders; packing boxes; staging orders in delivery area
•Verify that the goods are intact and report any defects.
•Completes receipt and delivery of parcel packages to order requestor(s)
•Maintains safe and clean work environment by keeping shelves, pallet area, and workstations neat; maintaining clean shipping supply area; complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
•Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
•Communicate and cooperate with Supervisors and coworkers.
•Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required;
Teamwork, Coordination, Organization, Time Management, Communication, Documentation Skills, Dependability, Forklift Experience (preferred but not required), SAP experience (preferred but not required), Microsoft Office Suite experience (Excel, Word, and Outlook)
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
•While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility
•Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional warehouse environment
•May be required to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and comply with OSHA standards
•Frequent exposure to shop elements such as noise, dust, fumes, and odors
•Safety glasses, facemasks and hairnets (where applicable) may be required while performing a specific task
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Read, write and speak English. Able to communicate and take direction from lead/supervisor/manager.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED); or six to twelve months related work experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Downers Grove, IL we are a world-class contract manufacturer producing wholesome baked goods, snacks and packaged foods for many of the world's leading food companies. As one of the largest and fastest growing food co-manufacturing companies in the US, we are the proud owner and operator of over 35 facilities globally. Our nearly 10,000 employee-strong organization is leading the way and setting new standards for quality, safety, flexibility and efficiency while feeding families around the globe.
Hearthside's exceptional growth stems from its ability to address real-world problems for customers of all shapes and sizes, and by our resolute commitment to our belief that there are no great companies without great culture. Our culture of personal empowerment enables growth, learning, and continuous improvement every day!
We are steadfast in our ambition to be the indispensable and most trusted partner to our customers and need your help to do it! Join Hearthside and enjoy a competitive package, outstanding benefits and a diverse work environment.
Hearthside is an Equal Opportunity Employer.