Dock Shipper - (CW - Nights)(D Crew) New Winchester, VA

HP Hood LLC.; Winchester (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement

Ongoing development

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

HP Hood LLC is seeking a motivated Warehouse associate in Virginia to support loading, receiving and inventory control in a cold warehouse. You will operate forklifts, manage dock operations and ensure SKU and load accuracy.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork and SOP adherence. A High School diploma is required; forklift experience is desirable and on-the-job training may be provided. Competitive benefits available.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; forklift certification desirable.
• Experience operating forklifts and working in a manufacturing or warehouse setting preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow SOPs precisely.

Responsibilities

• Follow all Safety SOPs and procedures for loading, receiving and dock operations.
• Operate stretch wrapper, forklift and dock equipment safely and efficiently.
• Fulfill orders per SOPs and customer/facility guidelines; verify skid counts.
• Maintain accurate records in WMS, YMS, and TMS systems.
• Coordinate shift changes and communicate clearly with team.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Inventory management

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Forklift certification desirable

Tools

WMS familiarity

YMS familiarity

TMS familiarity

Job description

Are you a self-driven person looking to advance your career as a high-impact player on a team? If so, we have an exciting challenge for you and your future!

Our culture is built on value commitments to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration that fosters a strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety and wellness.

• health
• dental
• vision
• wellness programs
• employee discounts
• retirement plans
• tuition reimbursement
• ongoing development
• advancement opportunities

Founded in 1846, today HP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. Our portfolio of national and super-regional brands and licensed products includes Hood, Heluva Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, Planet Oat and more.

Essential Functions:

• Follow all Safety SOPs and procedures
• Perform Loading, VNA and Receiving functions per SOPs
• Provide break to Planner when needed
• Operates a stretch wrapper, forklift, dock equipment and battery changer in a safe manner
• Fulfill orders per SOPs and customer/facility guidelines
• Read/understand information on the load tag to verify quantity for skid is correct
• Secure cases per SOPs on quality pallets to ensure product integrity is maintained during transit
• Receive, label and perform basic tasks within Warehouse Management System (WMS) for product identification and adjustments
• Utilize inventory management system efficiently and accurately (WMS, Yard Management System (YMS), Infolink, and Transportation Management System (TMS))
• Keep dock boards updated with critical information per SOP for efficient load out
• Monitor products on loaded trailers to ensure meets customer expectations and certification requirements for HP Hood and customers
• Verify skid counts on loads match orders
• Ensure product is loaded and unloaded in a safe efficient manner, compliant with SOP guidelines.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with others via radio, directly and within systems
• Inspect equipment and provides work orders for any items in need of repair to Leadership
• Validate, create and provide changes for SOP documents for position
• Conduct Shift Change Brief with prior shift
• Keep assigned areas and work floor clean and organized
• Other duties as assigned by shift supervisor
• Various tasks involving the responsibility of the food safety and quality of company products

Education and Experience:

• Excellent driving skills, hand/foot-eye coordination and manual dexterity
• Good record keeping / clerical skills
• Good basic math and reading skills
• Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience or training as a forklift operator is desirable
• Prior experience in the manufacturing industry is desirable

Physical Requirements:

• Lifting: Heavy (over 70 lbs.) infrequently
• Standing: Long periods (a minimum of 6 hours)
• Sitting: Long periods (a minimum of 6 hours)
• Walking: Constantly
• Ability to climb: Infrequently
• Bending: Frequently
• Ability to work with arms outstretched to the front
• Pushing/Pulling: under 75 lbs. without assistance infrequently

Special Requirements:

• Ability to become forklift certified
• Ability to work in Cold Warehouse environment
• Ability to multi-task

Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and location.

HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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As set forth in HP Hood’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

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