Warehouse Assistant - Manteno, United States - Van Drunen Farms

Van Drunen Farms

Verified Company

Manteno, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

The Van Drunen Family of Companies is growing

WHAT'S GROWING AT VAN DRUNEN FARMS AND FUTURECEUTICALS? WE ARE

As a global, growing, and vibrant ingredient and nutritional supplement supplier to the world's best companies, Van Drunen Farms and FutureCeuticals are always seeking positive and talented employees to help our company reach the next level.

We provide a family
- oriented company and an opportunity to grow professionally and personally.

JOB OVERVIEW:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (other duties may be assigned):

Understanding of & teaching warehouse operations policy, process and procedure through actions and verbal reinforcement. Train and give feedback to peers of the correct procedures and reports non-compliance.
Prepare ahead to ensure items are ready for the next shift. Take ownership over warehouse demands and works the necessary hours to meet company goals.
Responsible for backup duties for direct supervisor/manager when necessary.
Maintaining and updating documents and spreadsheets.
Preparing, organizing, and checking orders against shipping paperwork to ensure order accuracy including identifying errors, issues & discrepancies.
Reports issues with safety, quality, operational procedures, or HR concerns appropriately to the person in charge for immediate concerns and logging instances in software systems. Identifies opportunities for improvement.
Facilitating efficient and accurate interface with freight carriers' drivers (including driver check in, designating dock door, and assigning workload to a warehouse team member).
Helping the Shipping, Receiving, and Sampling Team with workload during peak periods.
Other duties as requested, including administrative functions.

JOB EXPERIENCE:

At least 3 years of Warehouse/Office experience or similar / related / relevant experience
Relevant Mobile Equipment Certification may include but is not limited to: reach truck, scissor lift, mule, stand up lift, sitdown forklift.
Experience with UPS and FedEx online shipping programs and portals
Above average computer skills
Accurate data entry skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Bilingual (preferred but not required)

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Ability to work in fastpaced, deadlineoriented environment.
Ability to communicate effectively with variety of individuals.
Ability to pay close attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal skills and judgment in communicating with staff.
Must be able to relate to others beyond giving and receiving instructions: they must get along with coworkers without exhibiting behavioral extremes; perform work activities requiring reasoning, negotiating, instructing, persuading, or speaking with others; and respond appropriately to development suggestions from their Manager.
Receptive to management development suggestions and willing to seek additional knowledge to facilitate job growth.
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Proven ability to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Must have very strong customer service orientation with high sense of urgency in meeting objectives and deadlines.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Count items and report weights accurately. This position requires the employee to count, track, and make adjustments to inventory in a work area.
Tools and

Technology Required:
Microsoft Office Suite, Scanners, Desktop computers, Photocopiers, and Bartender.

EDUCATION:
High School Diploma or Equivalent

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Standing, walking, using hands and arms to feel and reach.
Ability to walk up and down stairs and ramps.
Ability to climb ladders.
Regularly or routinely lifting or handling boxes/bags/equipment up to 50 lbs.
Routinely bending, stooping, and kneeling.
Regularly pushing or pulling sizeable equipment from a standing position.
Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Use of personal protective equipment including respirators, hearing protection, eye protection, and head protection.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Must be able to work in a dusty, cold, hot, humid, wet, loud, or outdoor work environment depending on the assigned work area.
Primarily works in a production environment with mínimal administrative duties.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and technical skills required of personnel so classified._

In the Van Drunen Family of Companies, commitment to excellence is in everything we do As a global ingredient and nutritional supplement supplier to the world's best companies, we thrive on nourishing others with our products and our care for people.

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