Warehouse Associate

Universal Corporation; Donerville (PA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

FSA

HSA

EAP

401K

PTO

Job summary

Shank’s Extracts, LLC d/b/a Universal Ingredients – Shank’s is seeking a Warehouse Associate in Lancaster, PA to support inbound/outbound shipments and assist in daily warehouse production and shipping/receiving needs.

The role requires experience in warehouse environments, the ability to work well with coworkers and vendors, and proficiency with MS Word/Excel and ERP systems. Strong safety and accuracy standards are essential in this fast-paced facility.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a warehouse environment.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.
• Basic math and measurement skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with loading/unloading freight as needed.
• Accurately fulfill customer orders and loads safely.
• Ensure shipments are counted, labeled, and tracked.
• Assist in cycle counts and inventory audits.
• Organize Finished goods and Raw materials within the warehouse.
• Maintain inventory and supplies per company needs.
• Operate warehouse equipment and cleaning tasks as assigned.
• Safely operate forklift to transfer materials and goods.
• Perform ERP system tasks and production orders as needed.
• Drive or operate a box truck as required.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Forklift certification

MS Excel

Inventory control

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Tools

ERP system

Box truck driving

MS Excel

Job description

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Warehouse Associate

Active Full Time Manual Labor Lancaster, PA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1566

Shank’s Extracts, LLC d/b/a Universal Ingredients – Shank’s is a premier manufacturer of vanilla extracts, other extracts, natural and artificial flavors, food colors, syrups, and sauces. Shank’s quality products are widely distributed to industrial, private-label, and grocery customers worldwide. We have an immediate opening for a Warehouse Associate..

Available Immediately Upon Hire: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA, EAP, ID Theft, 401K, and PTO.

Disclaimer: Shank’s Extracts manufactures various products that identify as major food allergens (milk, eggs, tree nuts, wheat, and soybeans) as well as several other food ingredients. We cannot guarantee you will not be exposed to skin and/or odor contact with these various ingredients. Your health and safety are our number one priority, and we will do our best to accommodate within reason.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:

The Warehouse Associate is to assist with the flow and process of incoming and outgoing shipments. The Warehouse Associate will also be assisting with the overall production of the warehouse in accordance with production and shipping/receiving needs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists with the loading/unloading of incoming/outgoing freight when needed.
• Accurately fulfilling customer orders and loads safely and efficiently.
• Ensures all shipments are properly counted, marked, labeled, and stickered.
• Assists in cycle counts for all necessary inventory audits.
• Proactively organizes and locates Finished goods and Raw materials within the warehouse.
• Maintains Supplies and Inventory in accordance with company needs.
• Maintains the facility equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion.
• Operates cleaning equipment and cleaning tasks as assigned.
• Safely operates the forklift to transfer raw materials and finished goods throughout the facility.
• Safely operates the wrapping machine to ensure the product is secure and safe to transport.
• Accurately fulfill internal production orders and items as needed.
• Performs various tasks in the ERP system.
• Drives or operates a box truck as needed or assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL/SKILLS NEEDED:

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with coworkers, customers, truck drivers, and vendors.
• Experience working in a warehouse environment.
• Ability to work productively alone or as a part of a larger group.
• Must be computer literate with knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and other business-related software.
• Familiarity with computerized warehousing systems is preferred.
• Current or prior forklift certification/experience preferred.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, multi-functional, and multitasked inventory environment.
• Must be able to do basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Must be able to do basic measuring and weighing of products
• Knowledge of Safe Quality Food (SQF) certification is a plus.
• Experience with inventory control is a plus.
• Experience driving and operating a box truck a plus
• English comprehension including speaking, reading, and writing is required for ourbusiness's necessityto ensurea safe and effective work environment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Can meet DOT background check standards (if required to be a non-CDL DOT driver)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• May require the employee to frequently lift and/or carry up to thirty (30) pounds
• May be required to infrequently lift up to fifty (50) pounds
• Required to stand, sit, or walk for an entire shift
• Requires frequent pushing and pulling up to fifty (50) pounds
• Requires infrequent repetitive motion
• Requires bending, twisting, stooping, and squatting
• Must be able to work in various indoor temperatures including elevated heat, humidity, and cold
• Infrequently exposed to elevated noise levels which occur below OSHA thresholds
• Exposure to various spices and food manufacturing smells throughout a work shift.
• Requires frequent visual quality control observations
• Ability to climb up and down a step stool ladder
• Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment [PPE]
• Required to follow Good Manufacturing Practices [GMPs]
• Can meet DOT physical requirements (if required to be a non-CDL DOT driver)
• Exposure to food allergens such as, but not limited to, milk eggs, tree nuts, wheat, and soybeans will occur.

Conduct,Quality,Integrity, and Culture

Conduct: Wewillconducteveryaspectofourbusinesswithhonesty,integrity,andopenness,respectinghumanrightsand the interestsof ouremployees, customers,andthirdparties.

Quality: Shank’siscommittedtofoodsafetyandproductquality.Weemployextensivefoodsafetyprogramsandcontrolsatalllevels.Ourqualitystandardsandfoodsafetyproceduresarethoroughlybeingevaluatedinternallyandexternally.We continuously strive toimprove our performance.

Integrity: Shank’sanditsemployeeswillnotoffer,give,seekorreceive,eitherdirectlyorindirectly,improperinducements for business or financialgain.Whereinformationis confidential,thatconfidentialitymustbe protected.

Culture: Shank’srespectstheculturalvaluesofouremployees,contractors,andcustomers.Wealsopromoteabalancedwork-lifeenvironment.Werecognizeandcelebrateour employeesfortheirhardwork andthecontributionstheymaketo our company.

ShanksCore Values:

ASPIRATION: Share a vision for achievement

ACCOUNTABILITY: Support company reputation

ADAPTABILITY: Evolvetomeetbusinessneeds

***Competitive compensation and benefits package***

Shank’s Extracts, LLC d/b/a Universal Ingredients – Shank’s is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Employer.