Warehouse / Forklift Operator
Location: St Albans, VT
PM Shift Hours: 7:00 pm - 7:30 am
2/2/3 Shift Pattern
PM Pay Rate: $22.33 – with an additional $0.50 shift adjustment and $2.23 shift differential for the 12hr PM shift assignments
Benefit Overview:
* These are direct hires, full time position with a full benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Profit sharing, Tuition/Fitness reimbursement, Paid leaves, Quarterly Bonus payouts, etc.)
* Benefits are effective the first day of hire (where applicable)
* FREE pints of ice cream daily / Vermont Attractions Discounts / Patagonia & PrAna Partnership discounts
* Uniforms and PPE provided by the company.
* Career Advancement Opportunities
Background & Purpose of the Job
Ben & Jerry’s produces super premium ice cream known for its high quality and unique add-ins. We make the best possible ice cream in the nicest way possible and deliver a taste bud-boggling odyssey great enough to take you all the way to the state of euphoria.
Our Vermont Manufacturing facility is currently looking for Warehouse / Forklift Operators to support our St Albans VT team in performing various functions in the ice cream production process to ensure safe operation of the machinery, with a focus on producing quality product.
Who You Are & What You’ll Do
* Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and Powered Industrial Trucks (PITs) in a variety of warehouse environments to load and unload shipments.
* Utilize Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system to receive, issue, and ship materials.
* Perform cycle counts for inventory verification.
* Ship and receive packages and distribute to appropriate locations.
* Operate packaging machinery and palletization systems in compliance with finished product specifications.
* Comply with all Safety and Good Manufacturing Processes (GMP) guidelines.
* Maintain work area in a neat, orderly and clean manner.
In addition, there will be exposure to allergens such as dairy, eggs, tree nuts, coconut, peanuts, wheat (gluten), soybean and cinnamon.
What You’ll Need to Succeed
* Previous experience operating forklifts / Powered Industrial Trucks a plus.
* Previous experience using SAP / EWM a plus.
* Basic understanding of inventory management systems and associated processes.
* Basic computer skills.
* Basic Math and English skills.
* Basic understanding of Safety practices such as the use of PPE and SDS.
* Knowledge of (GMPs) sufficient to perform tasks in manufacturing areas.
* Knowledge of quality specifications sufficient to identify concerns with raw materials, finished product, packaging, wrap and pallets.
* Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Frequent work in cold climate freezer storage center (0-20 degrees F).
* Ability to work independently or in a team setting.
Employment is subject to verification of pre-employment drug-screening results and background investigation.
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