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Forklift and Materials Handler Receiving ClerkThe Forklift and Materials Handler Receiving Clerk reports to the Supply Chain Supervisor and is based out of our Hendersonville, North Carolina location. This individual will be responsible for receiving all incoming concentrates, and DRPs from other LPC plants, and FedEx, UPS, and LTL flavor-type shipments. Also, gathering and staging outgoing DRP shipments to other LPC plants. By receiving, there is checking and confirming proper supplier lot documentation, country of origin, and other pertinent information. Tagging, utilizing our inventory control system (QAD / RF scanning), sampling, and storing in correct cooler and freezer locations in a timely manner. There can be as many as 10 – 12 loads of concentrates per day on a heavy day, plus DRPs and sampling. This individual will need to use a forklift and practice FEFO when storing new incoming inventory. General housekeeping of areas in the warehouse, coolers, and freezer will be maintained.Responsibilities include:Receiving raw material ingredients. Verify paperwork from the supplier's packing list matches drums/bins/pails. Verify purchase order and supplier item match the item received. Verify supplier is corporate-approved. Verify the correct storage location for the product due to cooler and freezer temperatures when storing. Verify the expiration date of the incoming product. Verify warehouse trailer inspection form is accurate, and signed and that temperature information is completed. Calculating brix and unit of measure conversions may be needed for some purchase orders. Raising questions ASAP when issues arise with ingredient integrity and paperwork.QAD.net will be used for receiving purchase orders once all verifications and calculations, if needed have been completed.Correct color labels are used when printing and tagging due to various ingredient "types". Co-Pack, Sensitive, and Organic.Proper handling and storage when receiving in Sensitive Ingredients to prevent cross-contamination. Special storage with a locked cage and taping is used for these items.Proper handling and storage of Organic Ingredients to be in compliance with the National Organic Program (NOP). All organic items must be kept in a designated area. There must be a clear separation between organics and non-organics in storage locations.Sample concentrate ingredient items within 24 hours upon arrival, unless item is frozen. Some do not require sampling until used in blending. Also, sample corporate requests ASAP once relayed from the QC Department at the Hendersonville plant.Planning ahead to ensure space is allocated and made if needed in storage locations for the following day's incoming orders.Organizing coolers and freezers to support FEFO and daily inventory cycle counting. Ensuring ingredient rotation is occurring, pulling out the oldest ingredient first.Utilize forklifts or other handling equipment to move material to and from dock or warehouse area to storage locations once received into QAD.Has knowledge of standard practices and proceduresAccountable for food safety, food quality and regulatory requirements for their positionEncouraged to notify management about actual or potential food safety issuesAdopt and maintain all SQF requirements for their positionEmpowerment to work with supervision to resolve food safety and food quality issues within their scope of workPerforms other related duties as required and assignedMinimum Required Qualifications:Must hold a high school diploma or equivalent2-4 years of related experience.Must be detailed oriented and can multi-taskMust have excellent time management skillsMust be able to work in a team environment. This position takes two individuals working together and ensuring the work is completed day to day.Additional Preferred Qualifications:Experience in the food/beverage industryExcellent verbal and written communication skillsDetail oriented; ability to multi-taskExcellent time management skillsAbility to work independentlyCredibility and IntegrityBuild and maintain professional relationshipsPhysical Requirements & Working Conditions:This position requires sufficient physical ability to work in a production setting.Frequent: Ability to talk and hear; ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, stoop, bend and/or crouch; push/pull; lift up to 50 pounds; use of hands and fingers to operate machinery/equipment and all manual and electronic equipment in area of responsibility. Exposure to wet and humid conditions and fluctuations in ambient temperature (seasonal).Occasional: Squatting, kneeling, ability to reach above and at shoulder height. Ability to wear a dust mask, and perform Confined Entry using LOTO program. Exposure to toxic and corrosive chemicals.Vision: Ability to use close and distance vision, as well as color and peripheral vision with or without correction. Must be able to visually detect obstacles and potential dangers in a fast-paced production environment involving high speed equipment and powered industrial lift equipment.Hearing: Ability to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. Exposure to noise levels from pumps, machinery, forklift traffic, bottle lines and exhaust fans.This job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive list of the responsibilities that are required to successfully perform in this position. Other duties as assigned are part of every job description. The conditions herein 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 to perform the essential job functions.Lassonde Pappas & Co., Inc provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Worksite address
hendersonville, NC, 28791, US
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