Shipping Receiving Clerk - 1st Shift

More Than A Bakery; Richmond, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Richmond Baking Company is seeking an Inventory Control associate to manage incoming materials and finished goods, ensuring accuracy and timely communication with production and purchasing teams.

You will maintain a clean, organized warehouse, follow GMP/HACCP guidelines, and complete forklift certification. The role requires attention to detail and adherence to safety procedures in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred with manufacturing or distribution experience.
• Experience with inventory control, receiving, and cycle counts.
• Familiarity with GMP/HACCP policies and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Inventory control of incoming material and outgoing finished goods; ensure accuracy and communication.
• Keep warehouse clean and organized; assign items to proper areas.
• Follow GMP and HACCP procedures; maintain safety and equipment standards.
• Obtain forklift certification and adhere to safety policies.
• Inspect inbound trailers/containers and receive material against purchase orders.
• Coordinate with production, scheduling, and purchasing to ensure materials are in-house.
• Support cost awareness for scrap and packing materials and reduce waste.
• Fill in for other qualified positions and participate in training.
• Report unsafe acts and maintain required documentation; comply with policies.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory control

Quality assurance

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Plex ERP

Job description

Description

Job description

Inventory Control of incoming material and outgoing finished goods. This position will ensure that inventory information is accurate and communicated to all concerned parties. The cleanliness and organization of the warehouse will be a first priority.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for ensuring the production of safe and high quality products through verification of all processes and keen attention to all of Richmond Baking's Critical Control Points.

Understand, learn and follow all Warehouse Personnel guidelines including Plex procedures.

Must be able to complete forklift certification and follow all of the required safety and GMP policies/procedures.

Must comply with Driver Safety Policy.

Inspect all incoming trailers/and or containers.

Receive all incoming material against the Purchase Order.

Ensure that receiving policies and procedures are established and followed.

Ensure GMP's are followed.

Organize warehouse so that all items are assigned to an area.

Store and segregate all allergens raw material/products away from the none allergen items.

Ensure accuracy of cycle counts.

Coordinate with production to ensure that all raw materials are supplied accurately.

Coordinate with scheduling and purchasing so that all materials needed to produce the schedule are found in-house.

Maintains safe and clean work environment by constantly maintaining equipment and resources; maintains compliance with established policies and procedures.

Understand and comply with all policies set forth by management.

Follow all GMPs as well as HACCP procedures; understand, observe and comply with the handling and proper usage of color coded containers.

Understand the scrap and rework procedures and assist in the removal of line waste or transfer of rework product to the appropriate floor as soon as possible.

Understand the cost of scrap, packing material cost and the employee's role in reducing these costs.

Fill in for any position that you are qualified to perform as instructed by Supervision and practice continuous training for all positions within your department.

Follow and promote all safety policies and procedures and notify Supervision of any unsafe act immediately.

Properly fill out and return all necessary documentation and paperwork as instructed.

Notify Supervision/Maintenance of any needed repairs or required adjustments as soon as they are noted.

Perform any and all duties required to meet AIB, SQF, Company, and/or Governmental requirements/standards as set forth by Richmond Baking Company.

Keep work area clean; this includes making sure work area is swept up and scrap is placed in appropriate scrap container.

Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed.

Capable of lifting 50 lbs repetitively.

Other duties may be assigned as necessary.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
There are no supervisory responsibilities associated with this position. Richmond Baking may utilize a Warehouse Personnel to act as a Trainer intermittently.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or equivalency is preferred. Two to six years related experience and/or training, preferably in manufacturing or distribution companies; Food industry background a plus; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills essential for effectively fulfill the job requirements. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common articles and documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or concerns from co-workers and management. Ability to write legibly and appropriately complete necessary paperwork and documentation for said position. Ability to effectively present information to management, union personnel and third party representatives when appropriate.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to understand mathematical concepts to effectively analyze statistics regarding internal data such as throughputs, productivity, scrap and percent to goal calculations.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to touch, handle, or feel. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb stairs and reach with hands and arms. Employee is required to occasionally lift up to fifty pounds. Employee is occasionally required to smell or taste.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Ability to work independently and in a fast paced environment. Process improvement oriented.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $19.40 per hour

Experience:

• Forklift: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• English (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Requirements

Forklift: 1 year (Required)