Materials Handling -Franklin Kentucky 1st Shift

Mars (New); Kentucky; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime available

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (

Job summary

Champion Petfoods is seeking a Warehouse Technician – 1st Shift in Kentucky to ensure safe, efficient movement of finished goods in a state-of-the-art facility. You will receive and stock products, operate forklifts, and support outbound operations with accurate data entry using handheld scanners.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED and at least 3 years of forklift or warehouse experience. Applicants must be able to lift, load, and work safely in a fast-paced environment in

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 years forklift or warehouse experience.
• Able to operate forklifts and pallet jacks safely.

Responsibilities

• Receive packaged product/finished goods from Production, ensuring QA standards.
• Stock product in an orderly, timely manner.
• Operate sit/stand forklifts, turret trucks, and riders safely.
• Load and unload trucks from vendors/distributors.
• Perform order picking and refilling to support outbound operations.
• Use handheld scanners and enter accurate data into the Warehouse Management System.
• Ensure pallet license plates display correct product information.
• Support quality assurance standards and contribute to a safe work environment.
• Participate in community events to represent Champion Petfoods.
• Other duties as assigned by supervision.

Skills

Forklift experience

Warehouse experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

**Job Description:**Do you love a team environment and pets? We may have the perfect job for you. **Warehousing, innovation, and happy pets too.** We are excited to announce that we are looking for a **Warehouse Technician – 1st Shift** to join our rapidly growing company. With thirty years of growth in the global pet food sector, our ORIJEN and ACANA brands define our vision of being The Global Leader in Advancing Premium Food for Pets. If you are passionate about personal and professional growth and see yourself as a key player contributing to our continued success by working in our award-winning company – we would love to hear from you. **This position is located in Franklin, Kentucky.** **Overview:**The **Warehouse Technician** has primary responsibility to ensure the safe and efficient movement of all Champion Petfoods’ finished product within the Warehouse at state-of-the-art pet food production facility located in **Auburn, Kentucky.** This role will report to the Warehouse Supervisor. **You will have the opportunity to:*** Receive packaged product/finished goods from the Production department, ensuring it has met established quality assurance standards.* Stock the product in an efficient, orderly, and timely manner.* Operate fork trucks (sit and stand), turret trucks, and electric pallet jacks (riders) in a safe and efficient manner, according to established Company policies and practices.* Load and unload trucks from and to vendors/distributors.* Perform order picking and refill processes to support outbound operations.* Use hand-held scanners, enter correct information for product packaged into the Warehouse Management System.* Ensure pallet license plates accurately display product information.* Develop awareness and understanding of quality assurance standards.* Support and represent Champion Petfoods in community sponsored events.* Perform other duties as assigned. **This role is for you if you have:*** High school diploma or GED* Minimum 3 years’ forklift experience and/or equivalent warehouse experience **Working Conditions:*** Working inside a clean, modern, state-of-the-art pet food manufacturing facility, with brand new equipment. **Benefits – The Perks:*** Available Overtime* Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance available on Day 1* Company 401(K) Match Contributions* Free Bag of Premium Pet Food each month* Shift Premiums **Come as you are.**We value diversity in all forms and know the power it can bring. Workplace equality allows for creative ideas to bloom, diverse points of views to be heard, and increases overall happiness. That sounds pretty good to us.Champion is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between the range listed above, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position mayalso include other elements, if eligible, including variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits. Eligibility for these additional elements depend on the position offered and the employee’s work schedule (i.e., part-time schedule, store associate). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.