Op Warehouse I

Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream; Fort Wayne (IN); Sur place; USD 23 185 - 33 021; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A prominent ice cream manufacturer in Fort Wayne, IN, seeks a Warehouse Operator to manage product placement during loading and unloading, maintain cleanliness, and ensure safety compliance. This role requires a forklift license and at least 3 years of experience with safety procedures. The environment may involve standing for long hours in a fast-paced setting with PPE requirements. The role offers competitive hourly pay of $20.40.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in forklift and safety procedures.
• Aptitude for automated mechanical processes with troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work multiple shifts and/or schedules.

Responsabilités

• Place products correctly during truck loading and unloading.
• Maintain warehouse cleanliness and organization.
• Manage internal stock movements and confirm using scanners.

Connaissances

Forklift driving license

Knowledge of warehousing system

Strong knowledge of safety & environment

Interpersonal communication skills

Formation

High School diploma or GED

Description du poste

Role and Activity

Place products in a right manner during truck loading & unloading operations according to the existing warehouse management system.

• Warehouse cleanliness & organization for best GWP (Good Warehouse Practice).
• Keeping the material handling equipment’s in a good condition as safety & quality measures.
• Manage Internal Stock Movements by PIT.
• Display and move the order for any movement inside the warehouse. This includes put away, retrieval and picking, replenishment of picking bins and staging for production, walking materials to the line, received product and returns to warehouse.
• Confirm movements using scanners or RF-terminals in near real time.
• Ensure compliance with inventory count instructions.
• Adhere strictly to FEFO (first Expiry – first out) policy.
• Ensure that the "material tags" are represented on the pallets per receiving for each consignment.
• Represent The Froneri Way of working through the behaviors and characteristics in our Operating Model and Core Values.
• Report any damaged products on time or any potential issues within the Warehouse operation.
• Apply and respect Safety and Environment Policy in your workplace.
• Ensure full implementation of the instructions and procedures in your workplace.
• Adhere to FRONERI procedures and standards.
• Always keep 5S in the workplace.

Key Measurements

• Minimize damaged products & wooden pallets.
• Put‑away cycle time per receipt.
• Storage location accuracy in %.
• Production attainment %.
• Materials inventory accuracy %.

Required Experiences & Knowledge

• Forklift driving license.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in forklift and safety procedures.
• Knowledge of warehousing system and quality principles.
• Strong knowledge of safety & environment.
• Methods of physically receiving and visually inspecting materials.

Personal Qualities

• Must be able to win trust and respect of others.
• Must be able to identify a problem in their relevant area.
• Must be able to give a point of view.
• Eye for detail – able to balance priorities.
• Able to see the bigger picture beyond the scope of their job.

Primaries Golden Rules For Warehouse Operators

• Must wear helmet.
• Follow strictly load limit, max. 2 layers of pallets.
• Backward driving when loading.
• Keep left when passing each other.
• Follow the stop line, confirm safety by hand before moving.
• Fork must maintain <10cm above floor level during driving.
• Immediately report any forklift damage, malfunction, scratches to supervisors, and record it.
• Execute and record daily pre‑work check for forklift conditions and driving logs.
• When leaving the forklift, lower the forks, shut it off and set the brakes, remove key.
• Stop at stop signs. Slow down and blow the horn at blind corners or intersections.
• Obey the speed limit; operate the forklift at a speed that allows you to safely stop at any time.
• Avoid sharp turns.
• Keep your arms and legs inside.
• Never exceed the weight and size capacity of the forklift.
• Aisles must be kept clear for the free and safe movement of material handling equipment.
• Do not put pallet in rack if the wooden pallet is damaged or if product can fall.
• Ensure that pallets are correctly packed.
• Do not exceed safe working load capacity of racks.
• Ensure that pallet is correctly positioned on rack.
• Never climb on racks; a slip or fall may result in a serious injury.
• Immediately report any rack damage or loose components in the rack system, including ground anchor bolts.
• Do not block sprinklers, fire exits or fire extinguishers.

Behaviors And Core Values

Must consistently showcase the desired behaviors that represent our Core Values.

• We Take Ownership – Stay committed to responsibilities from start to finish.
• Make sound decisions and get into the right level of detail.
• Apply resources to initiatives that add growth, improve efficiencies, or reduce waste.
• We Do What Is Right – Choose transparency over convenience, even if it means difficult conversations.
• Set clear roles and responsibilities, enabling everyone to exercise appropriate initiative and judgment.
• Speak up when you see something that does not align to our values and policies.
• We Seek to Improve – Strive to continuously improve and innovate to exceed expectations.
• Value feedback from others and encourage open dialogue to understand how we can improve.
• Learn from both successes and failures.
• We Are Better Together – Ensure decisions are based on what’s best for the whole business.
• Practice inclusion by seeking diverse perspectives.
• Treat everyone with fairness and respect.

Position Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• Aptitude for automated mechanical processes with good troubleshooting and diagnostic skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communication, math and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work multiple shifts and/or schedules.
• High School diploma or GED or equivalent experience.

Work Environment

One‑year related experience (preferred). In this position, the employee will regularly work with and around others in a wet and/or humid environment, high noise level, and around mechanical, electrical, and pressurized equipment. The work is fast‑paced. The position involves frequent exposure to nuts and other potential allergens. Part of the facility may be kept at low temperatures; cold‑protective PPE is required. May involve standing, lifting, and walking in refrigerated zones for extended periods. High‑speed manufacturing floor with frequent movement, line assignment changes, and tight production timelines. Standing for long hours; repetitive hand and arm movements required. Must be able to stand for hours with frequent bending, reaching, and lifting. Food safety regulations require protective gear such as gloves and hairnets. Team‑oriented; workers collaborate to ensure smooth production and packaging.

The pay scale for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. At Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The pay rate is $20.40 an hour.

Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream Inc. provides equal employment opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.