About the Warehouse Technician position

The Warehouse Technician performs various functions such as, the movement of finished products, raw materials and packaging throughout the facility and onto transport vehicles. The Warehouse Technician responsibilities are to store, scan, pick and pack orders according to customer and company standards. The goal is to work effectively, efficiently and at peak performance at all times.

Warehouse Technician responsibilities are:

• Report for assigned shift in a timely manner, in appropriate attire.
• Adherence to Garner Foods policies, FDA, GMP, SQF, HAACP and other applicable regulations.
• Operate forklift and other equipment in a safe, efficient, and productive manner according to Garner Foods and customer specifications.
• Pick and package orders according to customer specifications.
• Safely load/unload/breakdown/distribute products according to load plan.
• Complete required documentation including shipping and receiving logs.
• Validate product information is correct, and check/report any defects.
• Use computer system to enter information, print paperwork, access orders, read and understand customer specifications.
• Keep workplace neat, clean and sanitary in accordance with established policies.
• Pick, package and handle finished and unfinished product (also according to customer specifications), with accuracy in weights, diameters and other measurements, labeling, pallet specifications, shrink wrapping, banding, etc.
• Assure all quality checks have been performed, and product meets all customer specifications.
• Rotate stock, as necessary.
• Assist in monthly and quarterly inventory.
• Keep workplace neat, clean and sanitary in accordance with company policies.
• Follow all established safety rules and report deficiencies, if applicable.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Warehouse Technician requirements are:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior manufacturing experience, Food and or beverage industry preferred.
• Prior forklift certification, preferred.
• Prior experience using scanning equipment, preferred.
• Working knowledge of GMP, FDA, SQF, HAACP regulations and requirement, preferred.
• Ability to work in wet non-climate-controlled environment.
• Strong commitment to safety, customers, quality, and productivity is required.
• Ability to stand/walk/bend/kneel /crouch/climb (when necessary) for duration of shift assigned.
• Able to read, write, and follow verbal/written procedures, including computer based.
• Strong attention to detail skills.
• Ability to lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work overtime, holidays, weekends, if necessary.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including safety glasses, hearing protection, hairnets, beard nets (if applicable), gloves, and steel toe shoes correctly.

TW Garner Food Company is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer. To the extent applicable, this contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-300.5(a), and 61-300.10. These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified veterans and individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.