SHIPPING - UNION WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE

POSITION: WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATE

PAY RATE: $21.45

SHIFTS: 6:30 A.M. TO 2:30 P.M. OR 9:30 A.M. TO 4:30 P.M.

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 Season's 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.