Shipping and Receiving Specialist

10516 Rte 116, Hinesburg VT

Description

At Vermont Smoke & Cure, a subsidiary of Johnsonville, we've been consciously crafting delicious smoked meats using humanely raised meats and simple local ingredients since 1962. Our members make everything right here in our Smokehouse in the hills of Vermont. The beauty is - it all combines to create the finest flavor in every bite. Our growth requires quality-minded, productive, engaged and reliable people to join our staff. SUMMARY: Shipping and Receiving is responsible for picking orders, loading and unloading trucks, and other warehouse tasks. To be successful, the candidate has experience working in a warehouse, self-motivation, and a desire to learn. Skills in material handling and forklift operation are not a must, but highly recommended. COMPETENCIES AND EXPERIENCE: Ability to uphold safety standards, participate in continuous process improvement on the job, and follow our manufacturing best practices Detail-oriented, energetic, positive, self-directed Able to juggle and prioritize multiple priorities Experienced with creating and improving systems Ability to write and type in a coherent, organized and accurate manner with accurate spelling, capitalization and punctuation Basic math skills are required Ability to drive a forklift safely to move materials (recommended) Ability to keep work areas organized and have an acute attention to detail Ability to work independently Ability to work and interact with many different people inside and outside the business in a professional manner Must have the ability to work in a fast paced, constantly evolving environment COMPUTER SOFTWARE: MS Office: Word and Excel basic experience or ability to learn. ERP and EDI experience or ability to learn. Ability to work within HACCP program and Quality Management System. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: General and specific responsibilities for Vermont Smoke and Cure Safety, Food Safety and Quality systems and programs. Pick and pack products and materials as needed. Inventory cycle counts maintain cooler and warehouse in neat and organized fashion and adhere to First-In, First-Out (FIFO) principle. Learn to support Commercial and raw receiving. Receive and distribute items as they arrive, carrying out GMP requirements consistently. Incoming Receiving - meet the trucks, unload, inspect product, count, sort and properly store product and materials. Pull product for orders. Complete inspection forms for incoming receiving and outgoing shipping. Learn ERP/EDI systems and accurately enter data with high attention to detail. Provide coverage in the absence of team members in both shipping and production. Consistently follow policies and standard operating procedures. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS: 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to read, count and write to accurately complete all documentation. Ability to become certified to use a forklift Ability to constantly lift (30-60 pounds), bend, stretch and stand during entire shift; frequently kneel, squat, and stoop, twist and reach overhead with repetitive motions Work in 38-degree F and at times, a wet environment Visual ability to discern quality and cleanliness Ability to follow food safety and workplace safety requirements Valid driver's license and ability to get to and from work Reports to: Supply Chain Leader; no supervisory responsibilities Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time position. Standard hours of work are 8:00am to 4:30pm - Monday to Friday - With ability to work overtime if needed. Vermont Smoke & Cure is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people from diverse cultural backgrounds are encouraged.