Bulk Receiver - Overnight Shift

Ferrara; Bellwood (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferrara is seeking an Overnight Bulk Receiver in Bellwood, IL. The role handles bulk receipt of raw ingredients, verifies specifications, and uploads COA data into SAP. You will unload, label, and move materials using forklifts, maintaining dock cleanliness and accurate documentation.

The position requires flexibility for varying shifts, overtime, and weekend work with an overnight schedule from 6pm to 6:30am. A forklift license and SAP/Excel familiarity are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic experience in Microsoft Office, SAP.
• Forklift license within a year.

Responsibilities

• Receive raw ingredients in bulk and verify loads meet specs.
• Unload materials and manage documentation for food safety (COA in SAP).
• Operate unloading equipment and forklifts to move pallets and materials.
• Keep unloading dock clean and pallets labeled correctly.
• Assist in weekly inventory and year-end counts; interact with truck drivers professionally.

Skills

Shift flexibility

Prioritize workload

Inter-department collaboration

Adaptable to fast pace

English language proficiency

Work in hot/cold environments

Documentation preparation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Excel

Microsoft Office

Forklift license

Job description

Work Location: Bellwood

Position requires ability to work overtime. As a result, it may require working varying start times, end times, and weekends dependent on business needs.

This is an OVERNIGHT SHIFT position, hours are 6pm-6:30am. Two nights on, two nights off, every other weekend (Saturday, Sunday, and Monday) off.

Want to make an impact?

The Bulk Receiver is responsible for receiving raw ingredients in bulk, verifying incoming loads meet specifications, unloading raw materials, uploading all COA information into SAP and completing all necessary paperwork to meet Food Safety standards.

Ways you will make a difference

• Complete written documents for reporting the PO was received
• Upload all COA's and necessary documents into SAP for all raw material receiving
• Unload raw materials according to the processes designed
• Operate unloading equipment to send raw materials to storage
• Maintain cleanliness of unloading dock, well organized bins, and all pallets to be with correct labels
• Ensure proper loading and unloading of trailers
• Operate unloading equipment to send raw materials to storage
• Operates forklift to unload and move pallets of product from bin area locations to the PSA's
• Participate and assist in weekly inventory process and year-end process
• Responsible for daily inventory physical counts of in plant raw and bulk materials
• Interact with truck drivers in a professional manner
• Inspects forklift and wooden pallets for damage and cleanliness prior to use and checks forklift battery to verify there is water in the battery prior to use
• Report any safety issues, near misses and injuries with the forklift to the Inventory Supply Supervisor immediately
• Completes quality & food safety system documentation and verifies compliance to program standards. Reports deviations to Quality Manager, Inventory Supply Manager or Inventory Supply Supervisor
• Ensures adherence to safety and GMP policies and standards
• Performs other duties as directed by the supervisor or manager

Skills that will make you successful

• Ability to work various shifts when needed
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload, and to meet deadlines
• Ability to work with inter-departmental teams
• Ability to cope with fast pace, dynamic environment
• Ability to speak and understand English
• Ability to work in hot and cold environmental conditions
• Demonstrated ability to prepare appropriate documentation as required by the position

Experiences that will support your success

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 1-3 years of relevant experience
• Basic experience in Microsoft Office, Excel and SAP
• Valid forklift license within a year

What We Offer

At Ferrara, we're proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits at https://flimp.live/Ferrara-Benefits-Resource-Center

Compensation

$27.00 per hour plus .75 cent shift differential