Warehouse Distribution

BG Foods; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

BG Foods in Ankeny, IA is seeking a Warehouse Worker for third shift (Mon-Fri 3:30pm-12:00am) with overtime as required. You will operate material handling equipment, load pallets, and ensure accurate inventory using the Warehouse Management System, while following HACCP and safety procedures.

Responsibilities include replenishing pick slots, preparing orders for trailers, inspecting equipment, and keeping the plant area clean and compliant with food safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Able to operate forklift and other material handling equipment safely.
• Basic math and reading comprehension for instructions.
• Commitment to HACCP and safety procedures.
• Team oriented with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate material handling equipment safely and efficiently.
• Move materials within the plant and load trailers.
• Replenish pick slots and wrap finished orders.
• Follow lockout-tagout and safety regulations.
• Maintain clean, sanitary warehouse conditions daily.
• Use WMS to document material movement and inventory.
• Assist training of new warehouse workers as needed.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Team player

Mechanical aptitude

Reading instructions

Basic math

Clear communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

WMS software

Forklift certification

Job description

Ready to be part of something special? Join our Family! Transports material in the most productive, efficient, accurate, and safe manner with due concern for product quality and condition.

This position is available on third shift working Monday through Friday 3:30pm to 12:00am. Weekend and daily overtime as required. Rate of pay: $23.08/hr plus $0.55/hr shift differential

Primary Job Responsibilities:

• Operate material handling equipment safely and efficiently to minimize risk to personnel and damage to inventory and equipment.
• Use equipment to move materials within the plant.
• Replenish pick slots.
• Demonstrate safe work practices to prevent on-the-job injuries by following all company and OSHA safety regulations.
• Load finished product and custom orders onto trailers in the correct sequence and according to loading requirements, while ensuring an accurate piece count.
• Operate a wrapping machine to wrap finished orders.
• Adhere to lockout-tagout procedures.
• Place proper documentation on pallets.
• Read the truck schedule and follow instructions to determine which materials or trucks to be moved.
• Perform tasks as directed by the Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Work as a member of the warehouse team by communicating information to coworkers on time to ensure efficient operation of the warehouse.
• Perform daily inspection checks on forklifts.
• Complete accurate inventory transactions promptly, to reflect material movement and inventory status.
• Operate dock plates and dock locks following company procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitary conditions in the warehouse, daily.
• Identify problems with equipment, product quality, conveyor system, etc., and take corrective action.
• Use care when loading and stacking pallets on trailers to ensure that the product arrives at the customer damage-free.
• Use dunnage bags, load bars, and load straps, as needed.
• Complete HACCP outbound trailer inspection and report any deficiencies to the supervisor immediately.
• Turn completed paperwork in daily.
• Assist in the training of new Warehouse Workers and ongoing training of current employees, as requested.
• Assist in recouping damaged finished products and transport damaged products to recoup pallets.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Skill in operating material moving equipment safely and conscientiously.
• Performs basic math operations (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Ability to work as a productive member of a team.
• Ability to work at a rapid pace for continuous periods.
• Ability to organize and work on multiple tasks concurrently.
• Ability to deal effectively with persons representing widely divergent backgrounds, interests, and points of view.
• Communicates effectively with plant personnel courteously and cooperatively.
• Demonstrates efficient material handling skills regularly.
• Displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment toward completing work tasks efficiently and safely.
• Demonstrates responsible behavior and attention to detail.
• Responds appropriately to supervision.
• Aligns behavior with the needs, priorities, and goals of the department and company.
• Maintain good attendance and punctuality.
• Actively participates in resolving issues or problems related to warehouse operations.
• Demonstrates a commitment to high-quality standards of workmanship.
• Must become familiar with plant layout for efficient material movement.
• Possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Must learn how to operate the Warehouse Management System
• Candidate must complete a Qualification Checklist
• Onsite training specific to job responsibilities.
• Must possess or obtain forklift certification.

Protective Clothing and Devices:

Many of the job duties of this position require you to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), if so, when and how to use this equipment will be explained to you at the time of hire. To determine the ability to perform job functions where the use of a respirator is required, employees will be given a physical examination before performing this type of work.

SQF

Responsible for reporting any food safety and quality problems to personnel with authority to initiate action. Responsible for following cGMP’s Responsible for maintaining cleanliness and good housekeeping Ensure trailers are lean and in good repair for food transportation Follow all appropriate cleaning procedures Ensure pallets are clean and in good repair

Work Environment:

This position is in a manufacturing plant environment, works around moving mechanical parts, works around motorized vehicles and may be exposed to varying temperatures. Must be able to lift up to 50lbs May be required to work at heights up to 30ft off the ground Majority of time spent operating a motorized vehicle Physical Requirements:

Physical Requirements:

• Hearing, speaking: Continuously. Must communicate with others and discriminate sounds with machines
• Vision: Continuously
• Balancing: Occasionally to Frequently depending on the work environment.
• Standing: Frequently to Continuously
• Walking: Occasionally to Frequently
• Forward bend in standing: Occasionally
• Rotation in standing: Occasionally
• Elevated work: Rarely up to 1-2 mins
• Floor to waist lift: Occasionally up to 35 lbs, Rarely up to 50 lbs
• Waist to crown lift: Rarely up to 35 lbs
• Horizontal lift: Occasionally up to 50 lbs
• Front carry: Occasionally 50 lbs up to 15 feet
• One hand carry: Occasionally 30 lbs up to 15 feet
• Push: Occasionally up to 80 lbs
• Pull: Occasionally up to 80 lbs
• Left hand grip: Occasionally to Frequently up to 45 lbs
• Right hand grip: Occasionally to Frequently up to 45 lbs
• Pinch Grip: Occasionally to Frequently
• Right and left hand coordination: continuous with average eye/hand coordination
• Stair Climbing: Occasionally: Up to 100 stairs/day
• Climbing: Occasionally
• Squatting: Occasionally
• Kneeling: Rarely
• Stooping: Occasionally
• Reaching: Frequently
• Crawling: Rarely
• Crouching: Occasionally
• Repetitive Motions: Shoulders, elbows, wrists, hands, fingers: Frequently to Continuously: Including twisting wrist, ulnar deviation, box cutting. Moderate Work: Force from 20-30 lbs occasionally to frequently and up to 40-50 lbs rarely to occasionally.
• Maximum Physical Demands: Task: Maximum Demand: Floor to waist Lift Occasionally up to 35 lbs, Rarely up to 50 lbs Waist to Crown Lift Rarely up to 35 lbs Front carry Occasionally 50 lbs up to 15 feet One hand carry Occasionally 30 lbs up to 15 feet Right hand grip Occasionally to Frequently up 45 lbs Left hand grip Occasionally to Frequently up 45 lbs Pushing and Pulling Occasionally up 80 lbs Stair Climbing Occasionally: Up to 100 stairs/day Standing tolerance Frequently to Continuously Walking Occasionally to Frequently Right & left hand coordination Continuously with average eye/hand coordination Kneeling Rarely Squatting Occasionally Pinch Grip Occasionally to Frequently Forward bend in standing Occasionally Rotation in Standing Occasionally Repetitive Motions Frequently to Continuously with wrists, hands, fingers: Including twisting wrist, ulnar deviation, box cutting Rarely up to 1-2 mins Functional Job Analysis Rarely 1-5% of the day Occasionally 6-33% of the day Frequently 34-66% of the day Continuously 67-100% of the day

Equal Employment Opportunity:

B&G Foods is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please see www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf.

With its headquarters based in Parsippany, New Jersey, B&G Foods and its subsidiaries manufacture, sell and distribute high-quality, branded shelf-stable and frozen foods across the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. With B&G Foods’ diverse portfolio of more than 50 brands you know and love, including Back to Nature, B&G, B&M, Cream of Wheat, Clabber Girl, Green Giant, Las Palmas, Le Sueur, Mama Mary’s, Maple Grove Farms, Mrs. Dash, New York Style, Ortega, Polaner, SnackWell’s, Spice Islands and Victoria, there’s a little something for everyone. For more information about B&G Foods and its brands, please visit www.bgfoods.com.