Job Summary

 The Warehouse Shipping and Receiving Tech.is responsible for understanding and effectively demonstrating the ability to accurately execute inbound and outbound shipments, proper storage of materials, material movement and housekeeping.       Must complete all applicable SOP and QA trainings.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities (not restrictive)

• Safely and professionally operate Stand Up reach and Sit Down forklift                                                
• Operate dock plates                                                                                                                      
• Identify damage to ingredients or supplies                                                                                                   
• Inspect truck for condition (receiving and shipping)                                                                                                   
• Unload pallet(s)/boxes to dock                                                                                                        
• Break down load to check dates and lots match CofA      
• Shipping pick sheet - verify box count and lot                                                                                                              
• Check expiration by lot against CofA after goods received                                                                                                       
• Efficiently and safely load truck                                                                                                       
• Seal truck                                                                                                             
• Driver and Loader sign BOL                                                                                                              
• Proper Storage of Warehouse Materials                                                                                               

• Remove trash, recyclables, deficient materials and broken pallets out of the warehouse.
• Perform housekeeping as per the Master Sanitation Schedule.
• Address radio or email request in a timely manner.
• Invert and or warp items.
• Communicate with various departments via phone or e-mail.
• Adhere to all safety rules, policies and standard operating procedure.
• Operate all heavy equipment.
• Load and offload trailers.
• Perform daily or weekly inventory counts
• Perform put-away using a handheld device.
• Secure third and four lever tier pallets by re-wrapping or transferring to lower tier.
• Perform the local daily driving duties and back up the non local driver.
• Brace and block freight as needed
• Pick blend items as needed.

• Receive and store all incoming materials in the proper warehouse storage areas.
• Accurately barcode all incoming raw materials.
• Segregate incoming raw material per material and batch.
• Physically load/unload boxes and drums of material (25 kg) onto/from transportation vehicles.
• Accurately pull/prepare material for shipping from pick list and shrink-wrap for safe transport, including cleaning drum lids; attaching shipping labels and checking all lot numbers to make sure proper material and lot numbers are shipped to customer.
• Prepare daily order packets for picking.
• Accurately collect and attach shipping document to pertaining outbound orders.
• Process daily UPS & FedEx packages in a timely manner.
• Send notification and deliver offline packages to designated area.
• Prepare and package hazardous material according to D.O.T standards.
• Receipt inbound freight in SAP and stage lots for sampling.
• Verify pallet/box count, item and quantity    
• Operate trailer lock before entering trailer                                                                                                                              

Qualification & Experience Requirements

Education, Training:

• High School diploma or GED is preferred or an equivalent combination of experience and education preferred.

Experience Required:

• Shipping and Receiving experience a plus

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Clear communication skills – written and verbal.
• Standup Reach and Sit Down forklift experience required.
• Must be detail orientated and able to read lot numbers.
• Ability to follow direction and work with S.O.P.’s.
• Ability to work with amino acids, vitamins and fine chemicals in powder and liquid form.
• Ability to work with allergen products.
• Must be able to work in team environment and possess team-based problem solving skills.
• Must be able to work flexible hours to include overtime and weekends when needed.
• Experience and ability to be certified to operate a forklift and a motorized pallet jack.

Language, Computer &   Numeracy:

• Proficiency in spoken and written English
• Computer literate
• Basic Numeracy skills
• Excel, Microsoft, & word