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.