Warehouse

The Marzetti Company; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Marzetti Company is seeking an on-site Warehouse/Forklift Operator to support receiving, storage, and shipping of raw materials, packaging, and finished products. You will ensure proper labeling, accurate inventory in SAP/Neptune, and safe operation of power lifting equipment in a fast-paced food production environment.

Responsibilities include unloading inbound materials, replenishing packaging and raw materials, and executing FEFO to minimize waste while maintaining GMP and safety

Qualifications

• Forklift certification or the ability to obtain certification.
• Basic mechanical and troubleshooting abilities.
• Proficiency with basic computer and inventory systems.

Responsibilities

• Receive and inspect materials and products per procedures.
• Replenish supplies to production areas in SAP/Neptune context.
• Follow FEFO principles to minimize waste.
• Unload inbound materials and inspect containers for damage.
• Operate and maintain power lifting equipment.
• Label containers with handling information and batch data.
• Track inventory in SAP/Neptune and move materials to proper locations.
• Prepare finished pallets for shipping and keep production areas clean and safe.
• Follow health, safety and food handling regulations.

Skills

Forklift operation

Mechanical aptitude

Basic computer skills

Math skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Receives, ships, transfers and stores raw materials, packagingmaterials and finished products in a safe and organized manner.Maintains the quality of perishable items and inventories of all warehoused goods.Supplies packaging and processing areas with supplies as needed to ensure continuous production.

Responsibilities

• Ensures receipt of raw materials, packagingmaterials and finished products according to company procedures in SAP/Neptune.
• Replenishes supplies of packaging and raw materials to production areas as needed in SAP/Neptune (following the picking for production SAP Job Aid).
• Follow FEFO principles to ensure proper rotation and minimize product waste.
• Unloads inbound materials and inspects containers for damage.
• Inspects, operates and maintains power lifting equipment.
• Returns production materials to appropriate bin locations, ensuring systematic (SAP/Neptune) and physical location accuracy, after use.
• Wraps and prepares finished product pallets for shipping.
• Maintains company standards for cleanliness, food and equipment safety and productivity in the production area.
• Ensures all raw material containers are properly labeled with visible handling unit (which includes allergen, unit of measure, batch, material number, etc.).
• Performs daily inspections on power equipment and escalates concerns to manager.
• Identifies products to be shipped, verifies label and codes, loads appropriate amount onto trucks to be shipped.
• Enters information for inventory of products corresponding to amount received and shipped.
• Comply with all health, safety, and food handling regulations.
• Serve as a Qualified Individual as part of the plant’s Food Safety Plan, including monitoring and verification activities related to process control and preventive control measures.
• Responsible for preventive control measures including proper Supply Chain controls.

Qualifications

• Must be able to successfully obtain and maintain industrial truck (forklift) operating certification.
• Basic mechanical aptitude, computer skills and good math skills are required.
• Previous experience as a forklift operator preferred.
• Ability to work cooperatively with a team.
• High school diploma or GED.

Working Conditions/Environment

Works in a manufacturing environment where the employee is regularly required to speak, read, sit, stand, walk, climb, crouch, lift, reach, grasp and bend while moving about the facility.Must be able to move 75 pounds a distance of 25 feet or more at various frequencies and or intervals.Must be able to stand for an 8–10 hour shift (sometimes longer) with regular breaks while performing repetitive tasks.May be required to work overtime and/or weekends as needed.The employee may be exposed to non-ambient temperatures, odors, dust, oil, slippery floors, moving parts/equipment.The noise level is loud in the plant.Ear protection, eye/face protection, hair/beard nets, steel-toed/slip-resistant shoes, and gloves are required as necessary in accordance with company GMP and safety standards.