Warehouse Manufacturing Associate - FR

Position Overview

The Warehouse Manufacturing Associate is responsible for the accurate and efficient handling and preparation of raw materials used in production. This is a hands-on role that combines warehouse and manufacturing responsibilities, including material handling, weighing, labeling, documentation, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized work area.

The position plays an important role in keeping production supplied with the correct materials while following established procedures for safety, quality, and efficiency.

What You'll Do

Handle and prepare raw materials and bulk ingredients for production.

Break down bulk materials and accurately weigh and label materials according to recipe and SOP requirements.

Verify materials and documentation to help ensure the correct materials are prepared for production.

Accurately record lot numbers, weights, and labels to maintain inventory accuracy and proper allocation of materials.

Work efficiently to minimize waste and maintain production flow.

Follow procedures designed to prevent foreign material from entering products during material preparation.

Maintain a clean, organized work area by following clean-as-you-go practices.

Safely operate manual and/or electric pallet jacks after completing required plant certification.

Safely operate equipment as needed.

Safely use knives to open packaging when necessary.

Meet individual KPI (Key Performance Indicator) expectations.

Attend training provided in relation to the position.

Assist with training new employees within the department when needed.

Perform other responsibilities requiring similar skills and working conditions as assigned.

Raw Material Handling

A major part of this position involves preparing raw materials for production. This includes:

Receiving materials for preparation and production use.

Breaking down bulk materials.

Weighing materials accurately.

Labeling materials correctly.

Recording lot numbers and weights.

Ensuring materials are properly allocated for production.

Handling materials safely and efficiently.

Safety & Quality Responsibilities

Safety and accuracy are essential to this position. Employees are expected to:

Complete required paperwork accurately and honestly.

Follow all established GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices) and SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).

Follow all company food safety and employee safety policies.

Follow applicable allergen control programs and procedures.

Report suspicious packages, activities, or individuals.

When responsible for monitoring CCPs (Critical Control Points), follow the approved HACCP plan after completing required HACCP training.

What We're Looking For

This position is well suited for someone who is comfortable working in a hands-on warehouse or manufacturing environment and understands the importance of accuracy, safety, and organization.

The right person will be able to:

Work efficiently while maintaining accuracy.

Follow written procedures and instructions.

Handle and prepare materials carefully.

Accurately weigh, label, and document materials.

Operate pallet jacks and other equipment safely.

Maintain a clean and organized workspace.

Work as part of a team.

Learn new processes and equipment.

Assist with training others as needed.

The Role in One Sentence

You will be responsible for handling and preparing raw materials so production has the correct materials, quantities, and documentation needed to keep operations running efficiently.

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities

• Basic Mathematical Skills - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure,

using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

• Written and verbal communication skills. English required.
• Basic time management skills
• Basic organizational skills.
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Ability to work independently in specific “work zone”
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment

Education and/or Experience

• High school education; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• No specified requirements.

Physical Requirements

• 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. Reasonable

accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential

functions.

• Cold Temperatures: >38 F Process Area/Coolers
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use

hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is

occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must

regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee

encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation

may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to cold, wet and/or

humid conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise

level in the work environment is usually moderate.