Warehouse Technician

Mars (New); Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Available Overtime

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance –

Company 401(K) Match Contributions

Free Bag of Premium Pet Food each月

Shift Premiums

Come as you are

Job summary

Champion Petfoods in Auburn, Kentucky is seeking a Warehouse Technician – 3rd Shift to ensure the safe and efficient movement of finished goods in a state-of-the-art facility.

You will operate forklifts and pallet jacks, receive and stock products, perform order picking, use handheld scanners, and maintain accurate data in our warehouse management system. Overtime is available and benefits start day one.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 3 years’ forklift experience and/or equivalent warehouse experience.
• Experience operating forklift and warehouse equipment.

Responsibilities

• Receive finished goods from Production and verify QA standards.
• Stock product in an orderly, timely manner.
• Operate forklifts and pallet jacks safely and efficiently.
• Load and unload trucks from vendors/distributors.
• Perform order picking and replenishment to support outbound operations.
• Use handheld scanners and enter correct data into the Warehouse Management System.
• Ensure pallet license plates accurately display product information.
• Support adherence to quality assurance standards.

Skills

Forklift operation

Warehouse experience

Hand-held scanners

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Fork trucks

Turret trucks

Electric pallet jacks

Job description

Job Description: Do you love a team environment and pets? We may have the perfect job for you. Warehousing, innovation, and happy pets too. We are excited to announce that we are looking for a Warehouse Technician – 3rd Shift to join our rapidly growing company. With thirty years of growth in the global pet food sector, our ORIJEN and ACANA brands define our vision of being The Global Leader in Advancing Premium Food for Pets. If you are passionate about personal and professional growth and see yourself as a key player contributing to our continued success by working in our award-winning company – we would love to hear from you.

Overview:

The Warehouse Technician has primary responsibility to ensure the safe and efficient movement of all Champion Petfoods’ finished product within the Warehouse at state-of-the-art pet food production facility located in Auburn, Kentucky. This role will report to the Warehouse Supervisor.

• Receive packaged product/finished goods from the Production department, ensuring it has met established quality assurance standards.
• Stock the product in an efficient, orderly, and timely manner.
• Operate fork trucks (sit and stand), turret trucks, and electric pallet jacks (riders) in a safe and efficient manner, according to established Company policies and practices.
• Load and unload trucks from and to vendors/distributors.
• Perform order picking and refill processes to support outbound operations.
• Use hand-held scanners, enter correct information for product packaged into the Warehouse Management System.
• Ensure pallet license plates accurately display product information.
• Develop awareness and understanding of quality assurance standards.
• Support and represent Champion Petfoods in community sponsored events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This role is for you if you have:

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum 3 years’ forklift experience and/or equivalent warehouse experience

Working Conditions:

Working inside a clean, modern, state-of-the-art pet food manufacturing facility, with brand new equipment.

Benefits – The Perks:

• Available Overtime
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance available on Day 1
• Company 401(K) Match Contributions
• Free Bag of Premium Pet Food each month
• Shift Premiums
• Come as you are.

We value diversity

We value diversity in all forms and know the power it can bring. Workplace equality allows for creative ideas to bloom, diverse points of views to be heard, and increases overall happiness. That sounds pretty good to us. Champion is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Base Pay

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between the range listed above, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, if eligible, including variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits. Eligibility for these additional elements depend on the position offered and the employee’s work schedule (i.e., part-time schedule, store associate). Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.

We’ve been making ORIJEN and ACANA food for dogs and cats since 1985, and we only make premium pet food. We source only the finest WholePrey animal ingredients – the most nourishing parts of the animal – from a carefully curated group of suppliers before our Ph.D.-level nutrition experts and veterinarians craft them into safe, quality foods in our state-of-the-art kitchens. This is the best way we know to provide pets with peak nutrition, optimal nourishment and ultimate flavor. We sell our ORIJEN and ACANA pet foods in more than 90 countries and we couldn’t be more proud to see Pet Lovers around the world putting their trust in the high caliber, premium foods we craft.