Ellison Bakery LLC is Hiring a Material Handler - Warehouse Associate 1st Shift Near Pleasant, IN
Hours:
Monday – Friday 9:00am - 5:30pm
Some Saturdays may be required
About Us:Founded in 1945, Ellison Bakery is a leading industrial bakery located in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Ellison produces cookies, snack bars, crunch and inclusion, and other products for the industrial market, foodservice industry, and retail and private label space.
Ellison Bakery credits ongoing growth to the commitment of its employees to excellence in all phases of the operation. Ellison Bakery believes that the only way to make the very best cookies is to hire the very best employees. It is their strategy to do just that and to let the employees apply the very best baking processes to the very best ingredients. Since only the best can make the best, Ellison Bakery prides itself on its most important asset, the employees. That’s not all folks, we have benefits, too!
Medical
Dental
Optical
Life Insurance
401(K) with Matching
Vacation Days
Paid Personal Days Off
Paid Holidays
Paid Uniform
Purpose: The Material Handler - Warehouse Associate position is responsible for receiving, scanning in and putting away raw goods and completing all necessary documentation for inbound/outbound product. The Associate will deliver raw material to Operators to ensure the continuous run of product.
Job Responsibilities:
Attend and be on time for all pre-shift production meetings
Participation and adherence to all food safety and safety programs
Work safely, quickly and efficiently to handle freight and move inventory throughout the warehouse
Maintains inventory utilizing scanning equipment identifying, labeling, and placing materials and supplies in stock; recording in the ERP system
Locates materials and supplies by pulling and verifying materials and supplies listed on production orders
Maintains in-process inventory at work centers by delivering and opening materials and supplies, insuring first in first out rotation utilizing the information in the ERP system
Documents in the ERP system materials and supplies disposition by recording units delivered and location of units Receives return material and supplies from production by verifying materials and supplies code and lot number and quantity; placing materials in stock and recording the transactions in the system
Prepares finished stock for shipment by identifying, pulling, packing, crating, loading, and securing product and records all transaction
Maintains material-handling equipment by completing pre-use inspections
Set up production lines according to production schedule
Create and print all required labels for materials received
Maintain supply of materials to the operators as necessary
Transfer of finished product to Warehouse Staging, WIP as required
Proper storage and handling of all non-conforming and Work-In-Process materials
Loading and unloading of all trucks coming in to shipping/receiving and accurate completion of all receiving or shipping documents including transactions in the ERP system
Material handling for stocking, retrieving, selecting and/or staging of inventory for Production or order fulfilment, potentially needing to lift up to 50 pounds
Receiving and stocking of incoming material including counting, labeling, putting away in proper storage areas and recording all of the above
Packaging and Shipping of completed orders
Checks and counts all material unloaded for quantity discrepancies and notifies the Purchasing Department when discrepancies occur
Stock incoming material in the appropriate inventory location
Provide delivery support as required
Receiving supplies from vendors while verifying that they are correct inspecting the product
Identifying any missing, lost or damaged materials/product and immediately notify the supervisor
Ensuring that all the merchandise is safely and securely packed and labeled for shipping
Keeping an inventory through proper scanning of all product entering or exiting the warehouse
Setting and shipping orders following stock rotation procedures
Accurately and legibly maintain all shipping and receiving documents
Report to work on time and complete job tasks as assigned accurately and on time
Maintains positive and respectful attitude while working independently and in a team environment
Effectively communicate all relevant information to your peer and supervisor
Immediately report any and all food safety and quality problems to management
Assisting with training of newly employed workers
Maintain cleanliness, neatness and safety of building and work area
Follow all:
Company Policies
Good Manufacturing Practices
Food Safety Management System Policies and Procedures
Sanitation Procedures
Safety Procedures
Assist other areas of production as needed
Other: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice Equipment Used:
Utility knife
Shrink wrapper
Forklift – stand up and sit down
RF Scan Gun
Computer
Ellison Core Competencies: The following Leadership Behaviors are important to the success of the organization
Collaboration
Customer Focus
Drive for Results
Motivating Others
Integrity & Trust
Peer Relationships
Develops Others
Skills/Work Experience Needed:
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
Must be able to understand, speak, and read English with sufficient proficiency to follow safety and other policies, trainings, and instructions
2 years experience as a Material Handler in a fast past environment
2 years RFG Gun Experience Required
2 years Forklift experience
Computer knowledge to enter shipping/receiving documents
Communicate effectively with co-workers
Work independently; self-managed
Able to accurately use basic math skills (counting, addition, subtraction) · Good written and oral communication skills
Work Environment:
Warehouse area can vary in temperature either be cool or warm depending on the season and possibly humid in the summer months
Concrete floors are slippery, especially when wet
Intact senses of sight, with corrective lenses are necessary
Hearing and vision are required in order to be able to hear and read documents pertaining to the job
The work environment and physical demands described below may be representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations
Ellison Bakery is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ellison Bakery does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.