Job Description

Job Location: Visalia Plant - Visalia, CA 93291
Position Type: Full TimeEducation
Level: High School
Salary Range: $31.00 - $31.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: None
Job Shift: Flexible
Job Category: WarehouseLocation: Visalia 12310 Avenue 368 | Visalia | CA | 93291
Hourly

Rate: $31.00 (Overtime and weekends may be required)
We are hiring for a Flex Shift position which will cover all three shifts where needed.
Shift:  1st Shift 6am - 2:30pm
Shift: 2nd Shift 2pm - 10:30pm | Shift Differential $0.40 hour
Shift: 3rd Shift 10pm - 6:30am | Shift Differential $0.80 hour
Job

Summary
The group leader is the shift supervisor’s top assistant on each shift in providing leadership to the shipping and warehousing department. The group leader ensures that all shipping and inventory employees are properly trained and are working safely and that all employees follow all food safety and personal hygiene practices. The leader advises the shift supervisor of any no standard condition along with recommendations for corrective actions.
Primary Responsibilities
- Food Safety is the responsibility of all Ventura Coastal manufacturing employees. All Ventura Coastal manufacturing employees must be aware of CCPs in their area and how to document them appropriately.  All staff must report food safety and quality problems to their immediate supervisor in charge during their shift.
- Train new employees in the safe, quality-oriented operation of shipping and inventory.
- Provide backup support to Shipping Clerks and Warehouse Operators to support heavy workflow periods and gaps in coverage.
- Drive the accuracy of product and supply inventory through regular counts and inventory adjustments when necessary.
- Monitor the tempering process to help prevent product spoilage and ensure tempering inventory is shown in the correct warehouse locations for Planning.
- Alert the warehouse supervisor of any non-standard conditions and include solutions to fix the problem(s).
- Ensure that products are being shipped in accordance with customer specifications.
- Complete shift paperwork and documentation as necessary.
- Promote safety in the department and ensure that shipping and inventory personnel adhere to all regulations including the wearing of all personal protective equipment.
- Relieve and assist as necessary.
- Ensure that all warehouse personnel follow all food safety and   personal hygiene practices.
- Act professionally towards customers, vendors and guests who visit the plant.
- Demonstrate reliable attendance, consistent punctuality and a conscientious attitude always.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or manager.

Qualifications and Education Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Any post high school formal education is a plus.
- Five (5) years of warehouse experience including shipping and inventory
- Two (2) years leadership experience.
- Basic computer skills such as the ability to operate a touch screen.
- Possess a valid forklift license or the ability to obtain one.
- Bilingual skills (English / Spanish) are a major plus.
- General oral and written communication skills.
- The ability to meet flexible and changing priorities and schedules.
Physical Requirements
- The ability to meet flexible and changing priorities and the ability to work under pressure are a must. 80% walking, climbing stairs and ladders in a plant environment. 20% normal office environment at a desk or working at a computer terminal. Ability to lift 50 lbs.
This job description is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.