Bernatello’s Foods is a premium manufacturer and distributor of high quality frozen pizza brands with production facilities located in Maple Lake, MN, Waupaca, WI and Kaukauna, WI. We offer a competitive salary and a full benefits package (medical, dental and vision insurance, life insurance, 401k with a generous employer match, profit sharing, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, etc.). We take pride in offering our employees a safe and healthy work environment, a strong culture built on trust and respect, and a place where teamwork and innovation matter. If you are looking for a lasting career at a stable, family owned and operated company where the opportunities for growth are unlimited and where your strengths are leveraged to make a difference, then apply now!

Responsibilities:

1. Team Support and Leadership

• Train employees on all aspects of the warehouse
• Work collaboratively with department leads on manners within the plant
• Serve as the main trainer for new and current warehouse associates
• Ensure that all warehouse associates have the tools and understanding to succeed in their positions
• Coach associates in the warehouse on performance, work with management if discipline is necessary
• Work alongside the Warehouse Supervisor during performance review process
• Address any associate conflicts, complaints or concerns within a timely manner, involving management and or/HR as necessary.

2. Material Handling and Inventory Responsibilities

• Responsible for prioritizing warehouse duties with associates
• Ensure safety, food safety, and quality procedures are being following in the warehouse
• Operate sit-down and stand-up electric forklifts, and power or manual pallet jacks.
• Load and unload product from semi-trailers, filling out proper paperwork that supports system transactions and Food Safety initiatives.
• Inspect all products for defects and damages
• Inspect internal and external based trailers for any sign of defect or damage that would put contents at risk
• Operate yard horse to move trailers from docks
• Pull and stage raw materials for production. Pull and stage orders for shipment and verify paperwork.
• Transport finished goods between warehouse and loading dock area in a safe and efficient manner
• Ensure accuracy of load by verifying quantity with pick tickets
• Rotate stock per FIFO method, with goal of ensuring highest quality of ingredients are used.
• Have a basic understanding of ERP/Warehouse software and how to utilize them within the scope of the position. Embody willingness and ability to best utilize this software
• Schedule trucks/pick up times in the absence of the Logistics Manager
• Report any discrepancies with inventory of finished goods and raw materials
• General clean-up of the warehouse and dock area to support safe and clean work environment

3. All other duties assigned

Experience & Training:

• Warehouse experience required
• Leadership experience preferred

Licenses & Certifications:

• Forklift Certification - Required

Knowledge, Skill, & Abilities: 

• Ability to understand written or spoken English instructions
• Ability to speak and write in English
• Ability to work with pork, dairy, soy, wheat, egg, shellfish, nut products, and fish
• Ability to work individually and as a member of a team
• Demonstration of phenomenal technical skills.
• Project management skills.
• Leadership from design through installation
• Strong communication skills and willingness to work collaboratively with other departments
• Reliability and accuracy
• Attention to detail and high sense of urgency
• Microsoft Office - Excel and Outlook

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older

jschleis@bernatellos.com