Perform all inbound, outbound, and internal warehouse activities including receiving, unloading, put-away, replenishment, and shipping using SAP-EWM or RF systems.
Operate stand-up counterbalance forklifts, reach trucks, and powered pallet jacks to safely move materials within the warehouse and production support areas.
Support Vongal palletizer and inline wrapper operations by ensuring proper material flow, load formation, and film application; address minor jams and escalate maintenance issues promptly.
Utilize the pallet inverter to transfer materials between wood, plastic, or CHEP pallets for production or outbound compatibility.
Replenish raw and packaging materials to production areas and dough room kits in alignment with staging or demand triggers.
Conduct accurate trailer loading and unloading, following the 3-Step Trailer Securing Method and dock safety controls (wheel chocks, gladhand lock, dock light status).
Complete all SAP transactions for goods movements, confirming accuracy of quantities, lot codes, and locations.
Safety & Compliance:
Adhere to all Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) policies, including use of required PPE, pedestrian awareness, and safe MHE operation.
Complete and document pre-use inspections of powered equipment daily; apply Tag Out of Service when necessary.
Report all near misses, incidents, or unsafe conditions immediately to supervision.
Follow all food safety and pest control requirements — report and document any insect sightings per standard procedure.
Maintain compliance with OSHA, DOT, and internal site safety standards at all times.
Quality & Food Safety:
Inspect materials and finished goods for contamination, damage, or labeling errors prior to storage or shipment.
Maintain ingredient integrity by preventing cross contamination during product transfers and changeovers
Support segregation and correct disposition of Good/Hold/Reject materials.
Follow allergen control, sanitation, and housekeeping standards to prevent cross-contamination.
Maintain product traceability and labeling integrity during all material movements.
Inventory Control & Systems Accuracy:
Execute warehouse transactions accurately in SAP-EWM/ECC to ensure real-time inventory visibility.
Participate in cycle counts and wall-to-wall inventories to reconcile physical vs. system counts.
Identify and escalate inventory discrepancies promptly to inventory control or supervision.
Support KPI performance for inventory accuracy, service, and warehouse efficiency.
Continuous Improvement & Team Collaboration:
Participate in IL6S, Kaizen, and 5S initiatives focused on improving safety, quality, and operational performance.
Maintain a clean, organized, and audit-ready work environment.
Communicate effectively with cross-functional teams (Production, Quality, Maintenance, Planning, Logistics).
Support onboarding and peer training by modeling safe, standardized work practices.
Contribute to a culture of engagement, accountability, and continuous learning.
Qualifications:
Required:
High school diploma or GED.
3+ year experience in a warehouse, distribution, or manufacturing environment.
2+ year experience operating Powered Industrial Vehicles (PIV) including stand-up counterbalance forklifts and stand-up reach forklifts
Familiarity with SAP-EWM or other warehouse management systems (WMS) and use of RFID.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in a fast-paced, food-grade environment.
Strong adaptability to take on diverse responsibilities and perform other assigned duties.