2nd Shift Warehouse Worker

Great Lakes Cheese, Inc; Manchester (TN); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes Cheese is seeking a Warehouse Worker to organize and store products, verify counts, and load/unload trucks in accordance with GMPs and safety policies. You will operate all warehouse equipment and perform cycle counts while maintaining FIFO rotation and a clean, organized workspace.

The role emphasizes accuracy, safety adherence, and following the Safe Quality Food Program. Reading shipping documents and production schedules is essential for daily tasks.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and prepare shipping/receiving records and comprehend production schedules.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Ability to make minor decisions based on standard practices.
• Lift truck experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verify accurate counts of finished products and supplies.
• Organize and store finished products.
• Load and unload trucks per bills of lading.
• Operate all warehouse equipment in a safe manner.
• Put finished products into storage.
• Perform cycle counts.
• Maintain proper rotation of raw materials/packaging/finished goods per FIFO.
• Stage customer orders in an organized manner on shipping dock.
• Accurately prepare customer orders within guidelines.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment.
• Adhere to GMPs and company safety policies.

Skills

RF scanner

Basic math

Shipping documents literacy

Decision making (standard practices)

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Tow motor / forklift

RF handheld scanner

Job description

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The Warehouse Worker will organize and store product to meet customer specifications in compliance with company policy related to GMPs and Safety.

Job Responsibilities

• Verify accurate counts of finished products and supplies.
• Organize and store finished products.
• Load and unload trucks per bills of lading.
• Operate all warehouse equipment (tow motor/hand jack/wrapper/battery hoist) in safe manner.
• Put finished products into storage.
• Change and maintain batteries/fill out documentation.
• Perform cycle counts.
• Maintain proper rotation of raw materials/packaging/finished goods per FIFO.
• Productive use of down time.
• Accurately receive in product (finished goods, raw materials, ingredients).
• Communicate safety issues to manager.
• Perform RF functions using a handheld/scanner.
• Stage customer orders in organized manner on shipping dock.
• Accurately prepare Customer orders within GLC and Customer guidelines/requirements.
• Maintain an organized, safe, and clean working environment.
• All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures.
• All GLC employees are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by the Lead/Manager.

Required Education and Experience

• Ability to make minor decisions based on standard practices.
• Ability to read and prepare shipping and receiving records/reports and comprehend production schedules/pick sheets.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.

Preferred Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED.
• Basic understanding of shipping and receiving processes and related equipment.
• Lift truck experience.
• Experience in the use of a bar code driven (RF) operation.

Working Conditions

• Ability to constantly stand/walk; bend/flex/extend neck; frequently grip/reach/lift/pull with L/R hands.
• Hair nets, ear plugs/muffs, hardhats, and/or safety glasses may be required.
• Ability to frequently handle material from floor-to-waist, waist-to-shoulder and pushing/pulling/carrying.
• Product weight: up to 100 lbs
• Repetitive work in a fast-paced production environment with average temperature of 50-60 degrees F.
• Use of motor skills to safely drive tow motors or other motorized vehicles in tight quarters.

EEOC & Disclaimer

Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.