Warehouse Worker LV1 - Midnights

Since 1929, Biery Cheese has been a customer-oriented provider of cheese products.
Our fourth generation family-owned company got its start with Norman and Laura who began selling Swiss at Farmers’ Markets.
Now we operate large-scale cheese manufacturing facilities that provide custom and private label packaging and services catered to the needs of our customers.
At Biery Cheese, we embrace the diversity of our workforce and value the contribution of our team members.
We strive to provide associates with a safe work environment, the resources they need to do their jobs, and ample opportunities for growth.
These objectives, coupled with competitive compensation and benefits, allow us to foster an environment where associates can work to achieve their full potential and contribute to the company's success.
Job Title: Warehouse Worker Level 1 Job Overview Entry level warehouse position executing daily shipping and receiving duties and the movement of raw materials and finished goods.
Daily tasks are completed using PIT equipment and physical labor.
After training, employee should be able to execute a minimum of two (2) Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions listed in this job description.
Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions Forklift Operation: • Complete the pre-shift inspection for forklift, including battery maintenance • Operate forklift and reach truck equipment to maneuver products in a quality/safe and efficient manner.
• Move products by loading/unloading shipments and storing products in appropriate storage areas Safely operate and maintain material moving equipment such as order pickers, reach trucks, and motorized pallet jacks Picking: • Prioritize orders based on instructions indicated on picking sheets and understand how the order is processed from the time the product is received to the time it is shipped.
• Pick orders by reading pick sheets and handheld RF unit, complete necessary paperwork, move products to the shipping area and operate barcode scanners during order picking as needed.
• Follow the correct picking procedures: Match paperwork with product to ensure accuracy in the order.
• Reconciliation inventory counts (case and pallet count verification) verify products when needed.
• Ensure proper pallets are used per customer requirements.
Bullpen: • Verify cases count and item number for each pallet • Put away finished goods pallets off the wrapper into racks according to standard practices and segregation guidelines • Product rotation as instructed • Pull product down as instructed by the Warehouse Supervisor for inspection/rework • Utilize RF technology and tally sheets for inventory creation, put away and tracking purposes Loading: • Loading tractors trailers as a continuation of the picking process or loading from a stage location • Count pallets/cases and use RF technology to scan to dock door and/or trailer • Inspect outbound pallets for road worthiness, acceptable skids and proper wrapping • Follow loading procedures, paperwork and use best judgement for proper loading sequence and weight distribution • Operate dock plates, dock locks, dock doors, dock lights and trailers doors in accordance with safety procedures as part of loading duties Unloading: • Unloading trucks and tractor trailers at the direction of the Warehouse Supervisor in accordance with standard procedures • Product, Make Date/Lot Code and Vat # verification • Attaching License Plates to items in accordance with procedures • Sorting and put away after completing receiving process • Operate dock plates, dock locks, dock doors, dock lights and trailers doors in accordance with safety procedures as part of unloading duties Other Duties and Responsibilities: • Sweep and maintain a clean and safe work environment • Participate in re-certification for forklift operation, as required • Report any unsafe work conditions that might occur • Follow all site GMP/PPE requirements • Other shipping/warehouse duties as required • Generally standardized procedures involving wide variety of routine tasks or limited variety of semi-routine tasks • Some judgement involved in the making of minor decisions affecting the accuracy and quality of work • Problems can occur and the individual must make decisions within the limits defined by the standard or accepted practice already in place Requirements • High School Diploma Required • Forklift Certification preferred • Prior Knowledge of ERP/RF systems preferred • 1-2 years related experience preferred • General supervision is required.
Employee generally works alone performing routine work and checks with supervisor only when in doubt.
Work Environment Work environment involves moderate risks or discomforts which may require special safety precautions working around moving machines in production facilities, Protective clothing or gear such as goggles, gloves and shoes may be required.
Must be able to work in a cold environment.
Physical Demands • Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.
• Ability to use hands/arms to reach, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls.
• Ability to work in multiple areas of the plant and may be exposed to wet and humid conditions.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.
• Must have excellent vision, distant and peripheral, with the ability to identify and distinguish colors, and adjust focus.
• Will work near moving mechanical parts, high and/or confining places.
• Ability to sit or stand while operation MHE for long periods of time.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
41 CFR 60-1.
35(c)