Warehouse Coordinator I

High Liner Foods; Peabody (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

High Liner Foods in Peabody, MA is seeking a forklift operator to handle the efficient put-away, picking, and loading of frozen products. You will support cycle counts, ensure stock accuracy in the freezer, and communicate shortages to production and customer service to maintain supply continuity.

The role requires forklift certifications/experience and strong organizational and English communication skills, with flexibility for overtime as needed to meet production demands.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Forklift experience with Stand Up, Sit Down and Pallet Jack required.
• Strong math ability for basic calculations.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail.
• Good English comprehension and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Accurately put-away, order picking, stacking and loading frozen products.
• Cycle counting and area clean-up as needed.
• Prints picks and Bills of Lading; makes corrections as needed.
• Communicates with production, plant and customer service about shortages.
• Pulls samples for customer service, sales or QA.
• Ensures stock accuracy in the freezer and outbound shipments.

Skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Communication

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation (Stand Up / Sit Down / Pallet Jack)

Job description

Plant Environment:

The plant work environment will expose the employee to loud noise, food grade dust & odors, moving & vibrating machinery, heavy equipment, powered industrial trucks, heights, traffic, anhydrous ammonia, oil, electricity. The employee may be exposed to adverse weather conditions including extreme cold (-10 degrees F), heat (80 degrees F), rain, snow, dust, smoke and odors.

Allergens found inside the plant include: fish, shellfish, nuts, eggs, wheat, soy, milk and coconut.

Specific Accountabilities:

• Accurately put-away, order picking, stacking, loading and shipment of frozen products.
• Cycle counting, putting up loose cases and area clean-up as needed.
• Prints picks and Bills of Lading (BOL’s) when necessary. Makes corrections if needed.
• Communicates via phone and email with production, plant, and customer service about product shortages.
• Pulls samples for customer service, sales or QA dept.
• Ensures the stock accuracy of product in the freezer as well as outbound shipments or required raw materials for the production line.
• Ensures all safety rules, OSHA standards and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) are followed. Checks the temperature of all trailers being loaded.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Forklift experience including Stand Up, Sit Down and Pallet Jack forklifts.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole number, fractions, decimals, and percentages
• Well-developed and demonstrated organization, attention to detail, problem solving, interpersonal, negotiation, and communications skills
• Ability to comprehend and follow detailed verbal and written instructions and to engage in complex negotiations in English
• Reliability in attendance and performance
• Flexibility and the ability to perform and/or monitor multiple tasks simultaneously
• Willingness to work overtime as required, including some weekends
• Ability to comprehend and follow detailed verbal and written instructions and communicate fluently in English.

Other:

Every employee is expected to at all time to contribute to a positive working environment. Every employee must demonstrate behavior and actions consistent with the High Liner code of conduct. The incumbent is expected to be knowledgeable about the Code of Conduct and all policies referred to in the Code and will be required to participate in relevant training from time to time.

Physical Environment

Physical Demands: The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform he essential functions of the 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 frequently required to walk, sit, talk, listen, reach with hands and arms, and bend. The employee is required to use hands to handle, operate, and feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to operate a motor vehicle.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, veteran, or marital status, genetic information or other protected status, covered by federal, state or local law.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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