Job Description

Pennant Ingredients provides a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment that encourages our people to take initiatives and bring ideas that will contribute to the success of the company. Of course, Pennant Ingredients offers a competitive benefits package including healthcare, 401k with employer match, Dental, Vision, vacation, paid holidays, and training, but additionally, offers you a position that you can further develop and shape.

Key Accountabilities

• Inspect forklift prior to use. Check general condition and battery charge.
• Load pallet dispenser and slip-sheets.
• Stage packaging materials the production runs.
• Pull product from warehouse or staging area, check orders, load trailers per pick/pull sheets.
• Record batch/lot codes and amount pulled on pick/pull sheet.
• Ensure that each pallet is logged prior to going in the warehouse or on a trailer.
• Observe and follow FEFO- first expiring, first out rule.
• Check in and sign out drivers; give them the proper paperwork.
• Loading and unloading of pallet trailers and transfer trailers.
• Help with inbound raw material deliveries when shorthanded.
• Ability to stack pallets of finished goods and raw materials, and build mixed pallets when needed.
• Keep warehouse clean and organized, including sweeping and other simple cleaning tasks.
• Help with daily, monthly, and yearly inventory counts when needed.
• Understand and adhere to safe working practices and ergonomics programs.
• Understand and adhere to company GMP and food safety programs.
• Overtime hours may be required based on work demand. Employee must be flexible with these hours.

Knowledge, Skills, and Requirements

• 1-3 years forklift experience
• HS Diploma or GED
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Basic math skills, and ability to consistently read and record alphanumeric codes.
• Computer knowledge: basics skills/usage. SAP experience preferred.
• Must have good command of the English language, both written and verbal
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members, other employees, and truck drivers.

Work Environment

• Production areas are noisy; regular use of ear plugs/muffs required .
• Safety glasses and safety footwear (steel toe, non-slip) required.
• Hair and beard nets required.
• Some areas are dusty.
• Operating forklift including repeatedly getting on and off throughout the shift.
• Lifting up to 55 lbs.
• Lifting up to 100 lbs. with assistance.
• Regular walking, standing, bending, and twisting.

Compensation

• Hourly compensation for this position is based on skills and experience, ranging from $18.00 - $23.00