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B&G Foods Inc.

Job Title : Warehouseperson / Distribution

Dept. / Location : Warehouse

Reports To : Warehouse Supervisor / Warehouse Manager

FLSA Class : Nonexempt position

Date revised : 2 / 1 / 18

Job Summary :

Transports material in the most productive, efficient, accurate, and safe manner with due concern for product quality and condition.

Primary Job Responsibilities :

Operates material handling equipment safely and efficiently to minimize risk to personnel and damage to inventory and equipment;

uses equipment to move materials within the plant; replenish pick slots; and stock finished product in the warehouse.

• Demonstrates safe work practices to prevent on the job injuries by following all company and OSHA safety regulations.
• Loads finished product and custom orders on to trailers in the correct sequence and according to loading requirements, while ensuring an accurate piece count.
• Operates a wrapping machine to wrap finished orders; adheres to lockout-tagout procedures; and places proper documentation on pallets, as needed
• Reads truck schedule and follows instructions to determine which materials or trucks to be moved; performs tasks as directed by the Warehouse Management System (WMS).
• Works as a member of the warehouse team by communicating information to coworkers in a timely manner to ensure efficient operation of the warehouse.
• Performs daily inspection checks on forklift, such as vehicle condition, charging and or replacing battery, etc.
• Completes accurate inventory transactions in a timely manner, to reflect material movement and inventory status.
• Operates dock plates and dock locks following company procedures.
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitary conditions in the warehouse, daily.
• Identifies problems with equipment, product quality, and conveyor system, etc., and takes corrective action.
• Uses care when loading and stacking pallets on trailers to ensure that the product arrives at the customer damage free;

uses dunnage bags, load bars, and load straps, as needed.

• Completes HACCP outbound trailer inspection and reports any deficiencies to supervisor immediately; turns completed paperwork in daily.
• Assists in the training of new Warehouse Workers and ongoing training of current employees, as requested.
• Assists in recouping damaged finished products and transports damaged product to recoup pallet.
• Has a critical role in assuring food safety and quality within the manufacturing environment by upholding food safety and regulatory policies and responsibilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned not an essential function.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities :

• Skill in operating material moving equipment in a safe and conscientious manner.
• Performs basic math operations (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Ability to work as a productive member of a team.
• Ability to work at a rapid pace for continuous periods of time.
• Ability to organize and work on multiple tasks concurrently.
• Ability to deal effectively with persons representing widely divergent backgrounds, interests, and points of view.
• Communicates effectively with plant personnel in a courteous and cooperative manner.

Expectations :

• Demonstrates efficient material handling skills on a regular basis.
• Displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards completing work tasks efficiently and safely. Demonstrates responsible behavior and attention to detail.
• Responds appropriately to supervision.
• Aligns behavior with needs, priorities, and goals of the department and company.
• Maintain good attendance and punctuality.
• Actively participates in resolving issues or problems related to warehouse operations.
• Demonstrates a commitment to high quality standards of workmanship.
• Must become familiar with plant layout for efficient material movement.

Education and Training :

• Possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Must learn how to operate the Warehouse Management System
• Candidate must successfully complete a Qualification Checklist
• Onsite training specific to job responsibilities.
• Must possess or obtain forklift certification.

Equipment / Tools / Machinery used, but not limited to the following :

Forklifts Pallet jacks Hand reach lift

Wrapper Label printers Computer

Battery changer Wrenches Pliers

Hammers Utility knife Screw drivers

Protective Clothing and Devices :

Many of the job duties of this position require you to wear personal protective equipment (PPE), if so, when and how to use this equipment will be explained to you at the time of hire.

To determine ability to perform job functions where the use of a respirator is required, employees will be given a physical examination prior to performing this type of work.

SQF :

Has a critical role in assuring food safety and quality within the manufacturing environment by upholding food safety and regulatory policies and responsibilities.

Responsible for following cGMP’s

Responsible for maintaining cleanliness and good housekeeping

Ensure all food safety and quality records are completed accurately and timely.

Follow all appropriate equipment cleaning procedures.

Ensure pallets are clean and in good repair

Work Environment :

This position is in a manufacturing plant environment, works around moving mechanical parts, works around motorized vehicles and may be exposed to varying temperatures.

Must be able to lift up to 50lbs

May be required to work at heights up to 30ft off the ground

Majority of time spent operating a motorized vehicle

Physical Requirements :

Hearing, speaking : Continuously. Must communicate with others and discriminate sounds with machines

Vision : Continuously

Balancing : Occasionally to Frequently depending on the work environment.

Standing : Frequently to Continuously

Walking : Occasionally to Frequently

Forward bend in standing : Occasionally

Rotation in standing : Occasionally

Elevated work : Rarely up to 1-2 mins

Floor to waist lift : Occasionally up to 35 lbs, Rarely up to 50 lbs

Waist to crown lift : Rarely up to 35 lbs

Horizontal lift : Occasionally up to 50 lbs

Front carry : Occasionally 50 lbs up to 15 feet

One hand carry : Occasionally 30 lbs up to 15 feet

Push : Occasionally up to 80 lbs

Pull : Occasionally up to 80 lbs

Left hand grip : Occasionally to Frequently up to 45 lbs

Right hand grip : Occasionally to Frequently up to 45 lbs

Pinch Grip : Occasionally to Frequently

Right and Left hand coordination : continuous with average eye / hand coordination

Stair Climbing : Occasionally : Up to 100 stairs / day

Climbing : Occasionally

Squatting : Occasionally

Kneeling : Rarely

Stooping : Occasionally

Reaching : Frequently

Crawling : Rarely

Crouching : Occasionally

Repetitive Motions : Shoulders, elbows, wrists, hands, fingers : Frequently to Continuously : Including twisting wrist, ulnar deviation, box cutting.

Moderate Work : Force from 20-30 lbs occasionally to frequently and up to 40-50 lbs rarely to occasionally.

B&G Foods Inc. reserves the right to change, amend, update, and or delete the contents of this job description, in part or as a whole at any time, for any reason, with or without notice.

B&G Foods Inc. is an equal opportunity employer