The Inbound Product Associate checks all products daily and communicates any issues to the Supervisor / Manager. This position reports to the Production Supervisor.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES :
- Unloads product throughout the day
- Verifies orders of product coming in and ensures that the company's purchase orders are completed and received
- Rates and marks all product accordingly to company's standards and procedures
- Must be able to make quick decision to grade product based on quality standards
- Discards substandard product
- Places products in cooler accordingly to company's procedures
- Able to prioritize work assignments with the assistance of supervision
- Actively participates in receiving processes
- Packs when needed and when duties are completed in the Receiving department
- Communicates well with other teammates, supervisor, and manager
- Reports any departmental discrepancies to the Supervisor right away
- Reports any observed Safety and hazard concerns on production
- Manages and rotates product / s in the coolers as needed
- Must maintain a clean work area
- Adheres to all company's policies and procedures
- Completes all required documentation
Requirements
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :
Education : No specific educational requirements; high school diploma or equivalent preferred.Experience : No specific experience required; prior receiving inventory experience preferred.PREFERRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE :
High school diploma or GED1 year of food manufacturingMechanical aptitudeKnowledge of GMP'sBilingual English-SpanishADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS :
Promoting and maintaining a safe environment through teamwork and proper food sanitation trainingAble to communicate, read, and have good written and verbal communication skillsAbility to understand, follow, and communicate to other standards and proceduresGood organizational skills, and detail orientatedAble to cooperate with all co-workers and supervisory staffAble to understand and follow instructions as givenAble to follow safety proceduresAble to work independentlyMust have reliable transportationWORK ENVIRONMENT :
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and / or humid conditions.The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and toxic or caustic chemicals.The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderatePHYSICAL DEMANDS :
Able to work overtime as neededFrequent lifting and / or carrying of objects weighing up to 10lbs with occasional lift up to 25lbsThe employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 25lbs and frequently life or move up to 50lbsTRAVEL : N / A
COGNITIVE / SENSORY REQUIREMENTS :
Able to lift up to 50 pounds without help.Able to stand for 8-10 hours per dayAbility to lift, carry, bend, push and twist frequently as needed.Ability to life, carry, bend, push and twist - frequency varies during a normal shift.