Warehouse Tech-Blue-Night Shift

Alphia; Bern (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Alphia is seeking a Warehouse Associate to support packaging operations and finished goods handling. You will operate a forklift, ticket and weigh materials, and move goods from production lines to the warehouse and stretch wrapper area.

The role requires basic math, inventory system use, teamwork, and adherence to GMPs and Alphia values. Candidates should be able to multi-task and follow safety protocols in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is desired.
• Forklift experience desired; ability to obtain Alphia forklift certification.
• Basic computer skills are required.
• Willingness to work in a team and meet group goals.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to receive and follow instructions positively.
• Basic math skills including addition and subtraction.
• Ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift safely and efficiently (requires Alphia certification).
• Receive finished product and ticket in the inventory system.
• Weigh WIP from manufacturing and transport totes to packaging areas.
• Inspect finished product for quality and lot accuracy.
• Maintain equipment and follow GMPs and SOPs.
• Communicate pallet counts and ensure orders are fulfilled correctly.
• Assist in loading trucks and participating in clean-up between runs.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Basic math

Multi-tasking

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Inventory software basics

Job description

Job Purpose

Work with packaging lines providing material needed to operate (bags, pallets, slip sheets, chipboard, etc.). Transport finished goods from packaging lines to stretch wrap conveyor. Ticket and store finished goods in warehouse. Track production to accurately fulfill customer orders. Scan all materials used during shift.

Description Of Essential Duties

• Safely operate forklift (Must be able to obtain Alphia certification) accurately and efficiently.
• Receive finished product from manufacturing lines and ticket by entering computerized inventory system. Received finished product from manufacturing lines and transport to stretch wrapper area for processing.
• Receive and weigh WIP from manufacturing.
• Transport bulk totes from warehouse to tote dump station and dump for packaging.
• Inspect finished product for stack quality, count, and lot code accuracy.
• Operate Stretch Wrapper, Palletizer, and other warehouse equipment.
• Responsible for becoming familiar with product ticketing and customer requirements for palletization. Know where to get the information and how to interpret it.
• Follow FIFO program.
• Operate computerized inventory system to run necessary reports (production, non-scan, location, receipts, etc.) and enter tickets into the receiving screen.
• Issue raw ingredients to manufacturing and packaging.
• Communicate with Packaging Operators on pallet counts to ensure orders are filled correctly.
• Maintain assigned equipment.
• Assist in loading trucks with finished products. Follow customer requirements, document process. Documentation may include photos, notes, and other required forms.
• Participate in full facility and equipment clean-up between product runs, as directed.
• Knowledge and proficiency in Alphia Business Systems as it relates to position.
• Use GMP’s to maintain plant standards and SOPs for all products.
• Required to notify an operations leader of any situation or observation that may adversely affect food safety and/or quality.
• Participated in 1st article of inspection to ensure food safety and quality.
• Participate in and follow established Alphia's Values: Safety-First, Always, everything; People-Servant’s heart with a warrior’s spirit; Courage-The integrity to do the right thing; Team-we win through trust and respect; Speed-Nimbly creating solutions.
• Other duties as directed or assigned.

Qualification Requirements

• Education level: high school diploma and/or GED preferred.
• Experience: Experience in a manufacturing environment is desired.
• Experience: Forklift experience desired. Ability to successfully obtain a forklift certification through Alphia.
• Basic computer skills
• Willing to work in a team environment and contribute to group goals.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in written form.
• Ability to receive and provide instructions in a positive manner.
• Basic math skills including addition and subtraction.
• Ability to multi-task
• Model behaviors that support Alphia Company values of Safety, People, Courage, Team, Speed

Physical Demands

(The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function. The phrases “occasionally,” “regularly,” and “frequently” correspond to the following definitions: “occasionally” means up to 25% of working time, “regularly” means between 26 and 75% of working time, and “frequently” means 76% and more of working time.) While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, walk, and move from place to place. The employee is occasionally required to sit, use foot/feet to operate machine, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl or reach above shoulders. The employee is frequently required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or touch. The employee must exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and / or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

(The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions). The employee may be frequently exposed to allergens and/or airborne particles in the production area. Production employees are exposed to temperatures ranging from 50 to 115 degrees, depending on the season and workstation, and may be working near moving mechanical parts. Occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions may occur. The noise level in the work environment may be loud while production equipment is running.

Alphia is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.