Job Description

Job Location Green Bay Plant - Green Bay, WI 54303

This is a first shift position!

5/8's: M-F 9:00am to 5:30pm or 4/10's: M-TH 6:00am to 4:30pm

The Freezer Order Picker is responsible for selecting product in a safe and efficient manner, which includes reading labels, placing product in the proper locations on pallets and preparing it for shipping.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Must be able to drive a forklift and operate manual and electric pallet jacks.
• Responsible for adhering to weekly/monthly inventories procedures, loading & unloading trucks, palletizing orders, production, organizing and cleaning of freezer.
• Physically transfer product onto pallet following pallet pattern and configuration from order.
• Assemble overnight shipments. Fill orders in a timely and accurate manner.
• Responsible for product rotation.
• Responsible for communicating pertinent information with Supervisor.
• Responsible for safety and cleanliness of all freezer/cooler as per internal and USDA standards.
• Float into Production work (primarily Packaging Area) where needed as directed by Supervisor>
• Other duties as assigned.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Follows all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) as stated within the policy.
• Follows all safety rules & procedures by working safely and ensuring safety of others.
• Follows all food safety procedures.
• Follows all environmental protocols as applicable.
• Follows all sanitation procedures and work instructions.

Qualifications

Knowledge/Education:

• High school diploma of GED certificate.
• 1 + years’ experience as a team leader in manufacturing facility. Perfervidly in food.
• Forklift experience is a required.
• Prior freezer or cold environment experience is preferred.

Competencies and Abilities:

• Must have high attention to detail, be dependable, trustworthy, able to bring energy to the performance of a task and maintain good relations with others.
• Ability to exhibit a professional and collaborative demeanor toward others; able to work productively with a variety of personalities and individuals.
• Self-starter able to conceptualize and drive initiatives forward.
• Positive attitude and motivated by contributing to the overall success of the team.
• Creative problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable moving at a fast pace and in ambiguous environments.

Performance Expectations:

Confidentiality, quality, accuracy, timeliness, reliability, and thoroughness of work performed; ability to gain the trust and respect of management team at the facility and employees, maintain the integrity of confidential business and product information; ability to communicate effectively and develop good working relationships with employees at all levels of the company, and ability to work with and through others is essential to accomplish goals and objectives of the Company.

Working Conditions

Work is performed largely in a plant environment – freezer area. Hours of work will generally be during regular business hours equaling 40 hours per week. The work environment involves high cold temperatures (below zero degrees), some exposure to hazards or physical risks which require safety precautions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical ability to climb ladders, stairs, and constant walking.

Physical requirements (Amount of time in an 8-hour day)

Stand/Walk

6 hours or more

Sit

5 hours or more

Drive Forklift – Prime Mover

5 hours or more

Repetitive Hand Motion

Simple Grasping: 50%

Fine Manipulation: 30%

Pushing and Pulling: 50%

Frequent

Occasionally

Not at all

Bend

X

Squat

X

Climb

X

Twist Body

X

Environmental Conditions

Cold temperature and noisy

Lifting Requirement

Medium Work

Lifting of 50 to 75 pounds maximum with the frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects.