What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operator- Warehouse position at Adams Group?
About Us
With over a century of expertise, Adam’s Group is a fifth-generation family-owned company providing global solutions to the food industry. As a leading supplier of organic and non-GMO bulk and specialty oils, lecithin, and grains, we serve B2B customers in the natural and organic space, including food manufacturers, infant nutrition brands, and industrial processors. We are committed to delivering high-quality, sustainably sourced ingredients that support innovation and clean-label formulations.
Position Summary
Prepare items for shipment, determine method of shipment, and maintain records. This job class requires knowledge of shipping methods and procedures, and the ability to package securely, track detailed information, and operate lift truck or pallet jack.
Key Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Adams Group is committed to producing and distributing high quality products through adherence to industry and regulatory standards. As an Adams Group employee, you will be trained on our food safety policies and will be held accountable to adhering to them. You will be encouraged and required to notify supervision about actual or potential food safety issues. Everyone at Adams is involved in delivering safe food - within your scope of work you will be empowered to act to resolve food safety issues.
EEO Statement
Adams Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
With over a century of expertise, Adam’s Group is a fifth-generation family-owned company providing global solutions to the food industry. As a leading supplier of organic and non-GMO bulk and specialty oils, lecithin, and grains, we serve B2B customers in the natural and organic space, including food manufacturers, infant nutrition brands, and industrial processors. We are committed to delivering high-quality, sustainably sourced ingredients that support innovation and clean-label formulations.
Position Summary
Prepare items for shipment, determine method of shipment, and maintain records. This job class requires knowledge of shipping methods and procedures, and the ability to package securely, track detailed information, and operate lift truck or pallet jack.
Key Responsibilities
- Physically prepares and ships outbound customer orders within the distribution/ warehouse environment. Verifies product accuracy and count prior to finalization.
- Ships finished goods damage free and receive the incoming raw, printed and packaging materials.
- Prepares and affixes proper shipping labels on finished goods when needed.
- Systematically processes customer orders using ERP/NAV systems as well as various carrier-provided external software programs to complete shipments.
- Examines outgoing shipments to ensure they meet specifications. Compares identifying information and counts, and weighs or measures items to verify information against bills of lading, invoices, orders or other records.
- Inspects all incoming shipments or loads assuring no insect or rodent activity and damage free.
- Operate lift truck or use hand truck to move, convey, or hoist shipments from shipping platform to storage or work area.
- Check to assist plant and elevator operations on a daily basis, time or season permitting.
- Maintains a clean warehouse and storage area following tasks assigned in Master Sanitation schedule.
- Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma Minimum
- 1-2 years experience in warehouse environment
- Ability to operate a forklift
- Capable to lift and carry up to 50 llbs
- Authorized to work in the US
- Familiarity with packing and shipping methods and processes
- Experience operating a forklift, RF Scan Gun, bin dumper and other material handling equipment
- Ability to learn specialized software (NAV) related to departmental operations including shipping/tracking
- Strong communication skills
- Forklift Certified
- Must be detail oriented and maintain a clean/organized production area at all times
- Must be a team plater and self-motivated
- Knowledge of lot numbering system a plus, but will train
- Ability to multi-task between assignments and prioritize workload
Adams Group is committed to producing and distributing high quality products through adherence to industry and regulatory standards. As an Adams Group employee, you will be trained on our food safety policies and will be held accountable to adhering to them. You will be encouraged and required to notify supervision about actual or potential food safety issues. Everyone at Adams is involved in delivering safe food - within your scope of work you will be empowered to act to resolve food safety issues.
EEO Statement
Adams Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.