Warehouse Operator

Puris Proteins; Minnesota; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading food company as a Warehouse Operator, responsible for coordinating shipping and maintaining product quality. You will ensure safety and adhere to quality standards while managing inventory and assisting with logistics. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and contribute to the plant-based revolution.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Free Digital Health Care

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan Contribution

80 Hours of PTO Annually

8 Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of shipping experience required.
• Knowledge of GMPs and Food Safety highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage warehouse inventory and support inventory processes.
• Load product onto scheduled vehicles for timely delivery.
• Maintain a clean work environment.

Skills

Adaptability

Detail Oriented

Safety Oriented

Familiarity with Logistics

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Fork Truck

Job description

Description

PURIS brings food growers, food makers, and food eaters together to feed the growing plant-based revolution. Here in the USA we manufacture organic and non-GMO, plant-based ingredients that form the basis of some of the fastest growing products on your grocer's shelves. We provide a safe and secure food supply that is made in the USA. Our model is grounded in 30 years of non-GMO natural breeding and sustained by an alliance of domestic growers and partners who share our high standards. Our process ensures a wholesome journey from seed to solution.

As a Warehouse Operator you are responsible for the warehouse coordination and shipping of products to our customers. To ensure product quality, you will maintain a clean work environment and are responsible for keeping your area tidy. Must be able to abide by PURIS’ SOPs, SSOPs, and Quality Standards at all times. Safety is our #1 priority, therefore Operators must adhere to all plant policies with regard to Safety, Food Safety, and Good Manufacturing Practices.

Operators must also embody the PURIS Core Values: Integrity, Leadership, Openness, Global Vision, Adaptability, and Partnership.

Starting Pay Rate: $23.00/hour

Summary of Essential Job Functions

• Manage warehouse inventory and supports Inventory Coordinator with month end processes
• Assists in resolving issues regarding shipped orders
• Load product onto scheduled vehicles to ensure timely delivery to our customers
• Perform other tasks as required.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• High school Diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum 1 year of shipping experience required
• Prior Fork Truck experience required
• Knowledge of GMPs and Food Safety highly preferred

Skills and Capabilities:

• Familiarity with logistics
• Knowledge of loading/unloading best practices
• Must be adaptable, detail oriented, and safety oriented
• Must be able to understand and independently follow through with processes

Additional Requirements:

• Must be able to stand for 8+ hours of your shift.
• Must be able to safely mount and dismount a fork truck regularly during your shift
• Must be able to lift 50 lb. bags occasionally
• Must be able to work safely at heightened platforms on occasion

Benefits:

At PURIS, we’re proud to support our team with a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you thrive both personally and professionally. Starting the first of the month after your hire date, you’ll enjoy access to Medical insurance plans starting as low as $31 per paycheck. We also offer dental and vision coverage, as well as free digital health care for all employees. You will also have access to Life and Short-Term Disability insurance covered for you at 100%, along with flexible health and dependent care spending accounts. Planning for your future? PURIS contributes 50% of every dollar you save, up to 6%, toward your retirement plan. Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with 80 hours of PTO accrued annually, 8 paid holidays, and access to a variety of other free resources at your disposal. Join us, and experience the benefits designed with you in mind!

Join the Plant-Based Revolution:

Join the MOST INNOVATIVE FOOD COMPANY OF 2021 named by Fast Company Magazine!

Innovation is in the PURIS DNA. Since 1985, our company’s focus has been feeding people, and as luck would have it, the path to nourishing people mirrors the path to nourishing the planet, itself. And what began as a mission to breed more resilient crops has blossomed into something much greater -- a company taking leaps forward in regenerative agriculture, state of the art manufacturing processes, food security, and global supply chain transparency.

Join Our Team:

To apply for the role, visit www.puris.com/careers. PURIS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are welcome, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The hiring process includes successfully completing a background check, and drug screen. We E-verify all new hires.

INTEGRITY | LEADERSHIP | OPENNESS | GLOBAL VISION | ADAPTABILITY | PARTNERSHIP

No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any PURIS employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of PURIS.