Warehouse Associate - 1st Shift

Why Sauer Brands

Founded in 1887, Sauer Brands Inc. has been at the forefront in its industry. Today, we offer an exceptional suite of products consisting of mayonnaise, pourable salad dressings, condiments, sauces, spices, extracts and flavorings. Our celebrated products consist of Duke's Mayonnaise, Spice Hunter, Kernel Seasons and Sauer Brands.

Overall Goal of Position:

Works in the Raw Goods or Finished Goods warehouse in support of Supply Chain, Production and/or Customer Service.

Job Summary:

Primary focus is to support the Supply Chain and Production by receiving, storing, moving and distributing material/product, and/or to support Customer Service by moving, packaging and shipping orders for customers.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Raw Goods:
• Reads production schedule, work order, or requisition to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed
• Fills requisitions, work orders, or requests for materials, tools, or other stock items and distributes items to production workers or assembly line
• Conveys materials and items from Raw Goods to Production areas or to other designated areas
• Sorts and places materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, color, or product code
• Marks materials with identifying information
• Records amounts of materials or items received or distributed
• Weighs or counts items for distribution within plant to ensure conformance to company standards
• Arranges materials in specified sequence for use by other workers
• Uses computer, barcode scanner and/or other devices to record material transactions
• Drives vehicle to transport stored items from warehouse to plant or to pick up items from several locations for shipment
• Maintains inventory records on paper and/or in ERP system
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Finished Goods:
• Reads customer order, shipping order, or requisition to determine items to be moved, gathered, or packaged for distribution
• Conveys product and items from production areas to storage or to other designated areas
• Sorts and places materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, color, or product code
• Assembles customer orders from stock and places orders on pallets or shelves, or conveys orders to packing station
• Uses computer, barcode scanner and/or other devices to record material transactions
• Compiles worksheets or tickets from customer specifications
• Drives vehicle to transport stored items from warehouse to plant or to pick up items from several locations for shipment
• Prepares parcels for mailing
• Culture Building:
• Support Warehouse Supervisor in any/all warehouse activities and programs necessary for developing the desired company culture
• Support Our Recipe by demonstrating a positive, team-oriented and customer focused attitude

Performance Standards (the criteria that will be used to evaluate performance):

• Receiving Logs

• Logs kept current/accurate and in compliance with accepted dept standards

• Receiving documents are delivered to warehouse manager for reconciliation

• Shipping Logs

• Logs kept current/accurate and in compliance with accepted dept standards

• Logs/ shipping documents delivered to warehouse manager for reconciliation

• Attendance

• Minimal missed shifts

• Open communication with dept manager

• What you do and how you act

• Leadership and contribution to overall success of SBI

• Personal Effectiveness-meeting timelines and productivity requirements (quantity and quality of work)

• Personal interaction, communication, and teamwork with internal and external parties, consistent with OurRecipe@SauerBrands

What We Are Looking For:

• Personal Characteristics

• Professional Demeanor

• Entrepreneurial drive and the desire to "build a business".

• Passionate, outgoing, energetic, and results oriented personality

• Overall confidence in one ability and comfortable communicating the facts

• Smart, creative and inquisitive

• Character and Integrity-Does the right thing even when no one is looking

• Disciplined approach, and accountable for KPIs.

• No excuses mindset. Accountable and reliable.

• Dependable team player with positive attitude

• Determination/Grit-Pursuit of Excellence

• Passion for organization, and attention to details

• Personal values that mesh with SBI values

• Performance History

• Documented history of making improvements in assigned work area/responsibilities

• Stellar references based on contributions and performance

• Demonstrated proficiency in the following Areas

• Tech savvy (ability to enter data and communicate on various platforms)

• Ability to work and thrive under time constraints and juggle/prioritize responsibilities

• Strong teamwork skills

• Good verbal communication skills

• Team oriented, collaborative, diplomatic, and flexible

• Education & Experience:

• High School diploma or GED required, Associates degree from college or technical school preferred

• 3-5 year prior experience or training preferred

• Equivalent combination of schooling and experience accepted

• Other:

• Must have proven experience and able to drive electric forklifts and pallets jacks

• Able to lift 30 pounds repeatedly

What Is In It For You?

Our company acknowledges talented people are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits packages and outstanding advancement opportunities. For this reason we offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan that includes the following:

• 401K
• Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
• Vacation and Holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee and Dependent Life Insurance
• Voluntary Disability Insurance
• Other Voluntary Insurance Options

Sauer Brands, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, gender, disability, national origin, veteran, other protected status or any other basis.