Golden Pet Manufacturing® · 2 weeks ago
Inventory Control Material Handler
Richfield, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expGolden Pet Manufacturing is at the forefront of changing the future of pet food by creating nutritionally-dense and thoughtfully-sourced solutions for pet parents. They are seeking an Inventory Control Material Handler responsible for maintaining safety and quality, operating forklifts, and managing material transactions within the manufacturing plant.
Animal FeedFood and BeverageFood ProcessingPetWholesale
Responsibilities
Maintain a safety and quality mindset and follow all safety and quality guidelines and protocols
Operate forklift to move material and/or product throughout the manufacturing plant, including receiving raw materials, moving raw material to production floor, work in progress (WIP) product material to and from production floor, moving finished products to appropriate storage area and loading trucks with finished product for shipment, depending on the assigned area you work in
Utilize scan gun to complete transactions within ERP system and complete all associated paperwork documenting the transactions
Protect employees and company safety and security through the safe operation of forklifts and reporting and minimizing occurrences such as damage to property, damage to product, and damage to equipment
Sort and place materials or items on racks, shelves or in combos according to predetermined sequence
Fills requisitions, work orders or requests for materials and distributes them to production areas maintaining staging areas with adequate amount of product and/or material in accordance with the required production rate
Records amounts of materials or items received or distributed including verifying packing lists and/or product labels
Clean and maintain equipment, tooling and workspace area, including following the appropriate process for department cross-over to avoid cross-contamination
Support employees in other areas with various production related tasks and/or projects
Supports and participates in continuous improvement initiatives
Assist with miscellaneous tasks in other areas of the manufacturing plant as needed
Qualification
Required
Maintain a safety and quality mindset and follow all safety and quality guidelines and protocols
Operate forklift to move material and/or product throughout the manufacturing plant, including receiving raw materials, moving raw material to production floor, work in progress (WIP) product material to and from production floor, moving finished products to appropriate storage area and loading trucks with finished product for shipment, depending on the assigned area you work in
Utilize scan gun to complete transactions within ERP system and complete all associated paperwork documenting the transactions
Protect employees and company safety and security through the safe operation of forklifts and reporting and minimizing occurrences such as damage to property, damage to product, and damage to equipment
Sort and place materials or items on racks, shelves or in combos according to predetermined sequence
Fills requisitions, work orders or requests for materials and distributes them to production areas maintaining staging areas with adequate amount of product and/or material in accordance with the required production rate
Records amounts of materials or items received or distributed including verifying packing lists and/or product labels
Clean and maintain equipment, tooling and workspace area, including following the appropriate process for department cross-over to avoid cross-contamination
Support employees in other areas with various production related tasks and/or projects
Supports and participates in continuous improvement initiatives
Assist with miscellaneous tasks in other areas of the manufacturing plant as needed
Preferred
High school diploma or GED equivalent
Forklift certification
1-2 years of experience in a manufacturing setting
1-2 years of experience operating a powered industrial vehicle
Experience working with ERP system (preferred)
Experience working in a food or pet food manufacturing facility (preferred)
Experience working within an automated manufacturing facility (preferred)
Prior material handling experience and experience operating powered industrial vehicles
Constant walking, standing, bending and stooping and bending
Frequent lifting of items up to 20 pounds
Ability to work in an environment with cold temperatures and a wet environment
Strong teamwork mentality and eager to work in a team environment
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare coverage – We cover 100% of premiums for medical, dental, and vision plans for employee-only plans.
Through our charity sponsorships, you can make a positive impact on communities worldwide. We’ve donated over $6.1 million to date.
6 paid sick and mental health days, an Employee Assistance Program, and additional mental health benefits, because we take a holistic approach to your well-being.
We match up to 3.5% of your 401k contributions, ensuring your retirement savings grow alongside your career.
Invest in your future with our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, where company contributions fund your retirement plan with company stock. Learn more.
Tuition reimbursement program, which reimburses eligible tuition expenses up to specified amounts, empowering you to invest in your ongoing growth and development.
Company events, like our team picnics and ice cream socials, designed to cultivate connections and enhance work-life balance.
Company
Golden Pet Manufacturing®
We're changing the future of pet food.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase