Warehouse Clerk/Material Handler

Purpose Statement

The Warehouse Clerk performs various administrative tasks including managing the process of inbound and outbound trucks and working as a key communications link with the warehouse. This includes the accurate and timely handling of customer orders, recording of materials, products and supplies and communicates with internal and external individuals. Coordinates the flow of raw materials and finished goods safely and efficiently within the warehouse ensuring timely delivery to designated areas.

Key Accountabilities and Outcomes

· Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area in compliance with housekeeping safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) requirements.

· Adhere to GMP guidelines for personal practices regarding hygiene and cleanliness.

· Coordinates and reserves daily inbound and outbound truck schedules, work activities and accurately entering data into our Warehouse Management System.

· Receiving next-day shipping needs and pre-staging loads as required.

· Rearranging work assignments as required by truck schedule changes, production changes, work requirements or other issues.

· Recording materials received for finished goods shipped on the daily tally sheets.

· Accurately completing tally sheets and turning them in timely

· Accurately checking and signing off on team E-Time timecards for both shifts.

· Develops and maintains a good working relationship with Warehouse Group Leaders and other managers, team members, and other co-workers. Resolves problems and conflicts in an acceptable manner that shows respect for the other person(s).

· Follows plant rules and policies and Company code of ethics in performing job.

· Entering orders or requests for raw materials accurately and in a timely manner and printing out the necessary register

· Ensuring order registers are picked up by plant order person and product is delivered in a timely fashion.

· Ensuring the efficient return of unused raw materials to inventory

· Reserves freezer space for the daily plant production in a timely and efficient manner and in accordance with preset guidelines; printing out the production register and distributing as necessary having knowledge of warehouse dumps procedure and handling those not requiring team leader approval.

· reserving product for outbound shipments, double-checking for errors or problems,

· Performing other functions of the Warehouse Management System as necessary and according to preset guidelines.

As Material Handler: operates forklift and pallet jacks safely, hand-stacks individual cakes to be build pallets, assists with the manual conversion of eaches into cases using case packing equipment, assists with the palletizer and shrink wrap operations,

· Follows safety practices and identifies/corrects potential hazards.

· Attend and complete any RPC sponsored training.

· Learn and participate in required TPM activities including AM models.

· Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

· HS/GED required. College degree preferred; minimum three to five years’ administrative experience preferably in a warehouse; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

· Ability to follow defined policies, processes, and procedures.

· Must have excellent computer skills and experience in extracting and analyzing data using information systems reporting tools such as Excel.

· Efficient with all Microsoft Office products. Experience using SAP, RF Next Gen.

· Must be able to handle multiple assignments concurrently, possess excellent organizational and time management skills, and be able to function in a fast-paced environment.

· Must have good interpersonal, analytical, leadership, and problem-solving skills. Must possess a high level of interpersonal skills to facilitate constant interaction with a wide variety of personalities and management styles. Also, the ability to maintain focus on assigned tasks during constant interruptions by telephone and personal contact. Ability to work effectively with others, both within the company and outside the company, to accomplish administrative duties.

· Skilled and Certified in forklift operation or ability to be trained.

· Must possess good analytical, problem-solving and leadership skills.

· Must have excellent communication skills.

· Must have good written and verbal skills. Able to read, write, and speak English proficiently. Bilingual Spanish preferred.

Will be required to perform tasks such as lifting up to 50 pounds, walking, standing, climbing, reaching, stooping, pulling, pushing, grasping, and balancing, kneeling, stooping.

· Ability to sit for long periods of time and use a keyboard for an extended period of time.

· Works in cold environment

· Works in high noise area

· Requires lifting not to exceed 50 lbs.

· Due to variability in the business needs, must be able to work mandatory weekends and Holidays as needed.

· Vision requirements: Requires distance vision, color visions, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus

· Must wear PPE and GMP appropriate for the position: protective eyewear (when needed), non-slip footwear, hair net, beard net (if applicable), nitrile food-grade gloves