Distribution Operator

Schreiber Foods; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP from day one

8% 401(k) match into ESOP

Relocation bonus (up to $10,000)

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, prescription, dental and eye/

Job summary

Schreiber Foods in Springfield, MO is hiring a Forklift Distribution Operator for a multi-shift warehouse role. You will receive and store finished goods and bulk cheese, assemble orders, and ensure outbound loads meet customer specifications.

You will operate RF devices, maintain safety compliance, and document production and inventory data. Minimum forklift experience and English proficiency are required, with overtime or weekend availability expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Forklift training and a valid forklift license.
• Completion of Job Specific Safety Training including LOTO and JHA.
• 5–week training checklist completed successfully.
• Proficiency with distribution operations including RF units and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Receive and warehouse incoming finished goods and bulk cheese; assemble for outbound disposition per customer requirements.
• Use computerized terminals to assist handling; cover bulk for support when needed.
• Follow SOPs and complete PCP checks; execute food safety and quality procedures.
• Record accurate data on production and inventory reports; communicate customer requirements to team.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory control

Data entry

Quality & safety training

English literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Invio/Hive

Job description

Job Category

Supply Chain

Job Family

Warehousing & Distribution

Job Description

Forklift Distribution Operator

Sunday-Wednesday 6a-4p

NIGHTS

Sunday-Wednesday 4p-2a

DAYS

Thursday-Saturday 6a-6p

FLOAT/PREDICTIVE HIRE CAN COVER ALL SHIFTS

What You’ll Do

Properly receives and warehouse incoming finished goods, bulk cheese, and warehouse. Assemble same products for out-bound disposition to your customers—(internal) —meeting their requirements. Utilization of computerized terminals to assist with handling of these products will be required. Must be able to cover Bulk for support when needed.

Work with Leaders and fellow partners to ensure Food Safety and Partner Safety. Understand and execute standard operating procedures relative to position. Perform all PCP checks required for position. Follow reaction plan for Food Safety, Food Quality and customer requirement outages and by contacting TA/TL. Be able to identify and understand customer requirements and assist in assuring proper operation and product. Record accurate data on production reports.

What You Need To Succeed

• High School Diploma - G.E.D.
• Satisfactory complete Forklift training and maintain forklift operator license.
• Satisfactory complete all Job Specific Safety Training including LOTO and JHA.
• Satisfactory complete 3-5 week training checklist and meeting the requirements.
• Proficient in distribution operations – order picking up to 50Lb cases. Data entry and cycle counting post pick with required inventory adjustments in Invio/Hive. Understanding of the RF unit, how to read, data entry and use to perform duties. Outbound building loads for shipment, ensuring customer specific requirements are met - (temp recorders, high cube and weight loads to DOT standards, ensure accurate multi-stop load building, customer unique double stacking requirements). Vendor Receipts including entering critical data and reconciling vendor BOL quantities and weights to Invio/Hive PO information.
• Re-distribution - Accurate receipt of product and understanding of customer requirements. Reconcile customer BOL to Invio (weight, lot number, shelf life, make date, item number, case qty), research differences, follow unique customer specific SOPs.
• Proficient in GMP’s and all QSP’s concerning distribution.
• Complete understanding and the ability to communicate food safety requirements pertaining to trailer condition, refer settings, and what items are food safe to load with cheese.
• Maintain Food Safety training and certification.
• Understanding of the legal requirements of a Bill of Lading and follows the proper procedure for signing and completing the documentation.
• Ability to complete Over Short and Damage paperwork with an Inbound finished goods load. Working knowledge and safe operation of all Distribution Center equipment: Forklift, stretch wrapper, pallet inverter, dock plate, dock lock, dock doors, battery chargers, and battery crane.
• Operate in a 35-38 degree environment.
• Maintains proper rotation of products within the Bulk Cheese, Finished Goods and Dry Storage warehouses. Assembles customer orders by stock number, lot/sub lot number of other identified methods.
• Moves product or material to ensure ITPs accuracy for ingredients, film, and corrugated.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members including: Traffic clerk, Inventory Control, QA Technician, System Specialist, and leaders to ensure all customer requirements are met.
• Must be able to work overtime or weekends
• Other duties as assigned by TL/TA.
• Ability to learn and operate computerized data entry systems (Invio) from radio frequency terminals mounted on forklifts. Also will learn to use Video Display terminals.
• Must be viewed as a team player (by partners in current work areas).
• Ability to read and write legibly. Proficient in math skills that will allow you to accurately process customer orders.
• Must have prior forklift experience (6 months minimum) warehouse type PIV’s
• Must be able to become power equipment operator certified and keep that certification on-going.
• Must be able to read, speak, and comprehend English for this position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS ANALYSIS

• Work Day (hrs) – 12 hours
• Sit – 0-12 hours sitting on forklift
• Stand – 0-12 hours picking boxes
• Walk – 0-12 hours picking boxes
• Continuous Activities: 0-12 hours Twist (lifting boxes and turning to drive forklift backwards)
• Frequent Activities: 0-12 hours Balance (getting on and off forklift)
• Occasional Activities: 0-12 hours Bend/Stoop, Squat, Kneel (picking low boxes from low level)
• Lifting Requirements: 0-12 hours
• Above shoulders – 6-85 (O) large boxes, pull up on dock doors (F) small to medium boxes
• Desk to Chair – 6-85 (O) large boxes, pallets, inverting, dock plate (F) small to medium boxes
• Chair to floor – 6-85 (O) large boxes, pallets, inverting, dock plate (F) small to medium boxes
• Push/Pull – 25-50 (O) plastic wrap pallets, pull down dock doors
• Carry – 0-65 (O) pallets short distances

PROD 05-05C $23.58 - $27.77

#INDHO

Eligible partners will receive

• Get not one, but TWO retirement benefits. When you join our employee-owned company, you’ll be part of our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) from day one. In addition to an 8% 401(k) match into the ESOP, Schreiber will contribute an extra amount – about 8% of your earnings – toward your retirement every year. That’s a company contribution of around 16% in retirement savings annually. That’s hard to beat!
• Earn bonus pay. You’ll have an opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year when we meet our company goals.
• Ready to make a move? Receive a $10,000 relocation bonus PLUS a generous relocation package if relocating more than 50 miles for a U.S. Salaried position.
• Childcare costs. Get up to $5,000 annually to help you with the cost of childcare. Monthly contributions toward childcare expenses, including independent babysitters.
• Earn extra money for taking care of yourself. Eligible partners can earn a Wellness Incentive and receive an employer‑funded Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) to use on fitness, mental health, and other lifestyle expenses.
• Pursue development that’s relevant to your role, career goals and the company. Plus, we offer tuition reimbursement if you want to further your education to grow in your role at Schreiber.
• Get access to medical, prescription drug, dental and vision benefits starting day one. This includes an onsite nurse and mental health counselor.
• Experience caring like you’ve never experienced it before. We have a program that’s completely organized by and for other partners who need extra help. It’s called Partners Helping Partners. We have hundreds of examples of partners organizing fundraisers to help out others going through a hard time.
• Benefits that support your whole life. Visit Schreiber – Care for you to see everything Schreiber offers to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future.

For positions that require any amount of travel: Valid driver's license, auto insurance (at least state minimum- more might be required), acceptable driving record per Schreiber Foods discretion, and vehicle that will ensure applicant can meet the travel necessities of the position are required.

Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event, an applicant does not have current work authorization, Schreiber will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.

Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.