We are a manufacturer of quality dry ice products with locations in Houston, Texas and Brookhaven, Mississippi serving industrial and commercial customers throughout the Southern United States. Our brand new ColdJet PR750H Dry Ice production machine can operate 24/7 and has multiple, reliable sources of CO2. Dry ice is an eco-friendly product used in a variety of industrial and commercial applications including Pharmaceutical, Meat Processing, Industrial Manufacturing, Hospitals, Cleaning & Blasting, Airlines, Food Delivery, Grocery, Food & Beverage, and Retail Distribution. 

Job Brief

Emory is looking for someone that is highly motivated and eager to further develop supervisory skills. The market in which Emory operates is primed for exponential growth, and this role provides a “blue ocean” of opportunity to build our branding in a category that is being rapidly adopted by industrial companies throughout the United States. If you are an individual who seeks a professional challenge, who sets and achieves ambitious goals, who thrives in a growing company environment, and is an energized self-starter, then this position may be for you.

Reporting Structure

The Warehouse Production Associate reports to the Production Supervisor.

What does a Warehouse Production Associate do at Emory?

• This position ensures correct quality control of dry ice produced as well as tracks the quantities and materials used. 

• Receives and processes incoming stock.

• Maintains clear records on all inventory and stock.

• Monitors product quality; making changes as directed and tracks changes.

• Cleans, sanitizes, and organizes the warehouse space and production line equipment.

• Prepares orders for shipment.

• Records exact arrival and departure times for shipments.

• Operates stock management tools; for example, a forklift.

• Demonstrates support of General Manufacturing Safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and adheres to all quality requirements including Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), etc.

• Works at maintaining a safe work environment and remains in compliance of all Company, Local, State and Federal mandates or programs.

• Looks for improvements in services and processes with the objective to reduce waste while striving for greater efficiency and profitability.

• Assists with maintaining records for all phases of production relative to safety, (KPI’s) key performance indicators, and order completion.

• Understands and follows procedures outlined in the Food Safety Plan and the Food Quality Plan (and any other programs that support the food safety and quality systems and other 3rd party audits).

• Participates in LEAN manufacturing culture (The five principles of lean manufacturing are value, value streams, flow, pull, and perfection. They guide organizations on how to create the most amount of value for their customers while maximizing efficiency at the same time.)

• Works 2nd Shift - 4PM - 12PM (these hours could possibly differ slightly)

Who You Are

• Adapts best practices

• Follows and promotes Emory's core values

• Strong organizational skills and can handle multiple tasks/projects

• Willingness to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call 24/7

• Must have working knowledge of a forklift, and safe forklift operation

• Must have a clean DMV for operating a company vehicle

• Physical requirements -must be able to push-pull up to 100 lbs, stand for an extended period of time, work in variable climate conditions

• The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job

FLSA Class - Non-Exempt-hourly

Minimum Requirements – Education and Experience

• Over 18 years of age

• High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)

• Ability to work well in a team

• Ability to pass a federal and state criminal background check

• Ability to pass a drug screening

• Ability to work 2nd Shift