Warehouse Associate I / Forklift Driver

A SWEET Place to work!

Our facility in Bonner Springs, KS is one of the largest muffin producers in the country, producing close to 800,000 muffins per day! No matter how our business grows, one thing remains the same: a deep commitment to customer care, exceptional technical expertise and rigorous standards of excellence. Our promise is to deliver fresh ideas and superior formulations that help our customers create a one-of-a-kind experience.

Rise Baking Company was founded by bakery experts passionate about providing our customers with high quality products and providing a positive, collaborative place to work for our people.

We are a company built on elevating expectations. It’s what sets us apart from others in the baking industry. And our people are our finest ingredient.

We believe the quality of our people is just as important as the quality of our products. Our environment encourages creativity, and we value an entrepreneurial and industrious approach to work —a place where honesty, respect, and trust are the essential ingredients for how we do business. We take pride in working with creative individuals with a passion for what they do, and we’re always looking to expand our team.

We offer a wide variety of professional and management opportunities, including sales, product development, account management, general management, finance, engineering, administration, and information systems management. We also employ a diverse workforce of hourly food production, packaging, quality assurance, warehouse, sanitation personnel, leads, and supervisors.

Like our products, our benefits package offers quality that makes a difference.

Coverage options may include:

• Medical, dental, life, disability, vision, and supplemental insurance
• Company paid holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO) plans
• Performance bonus potential
• 401k plan with company match

Job Purpose

Perform basic warehouse functions while maintaining the integrity of raw materials, packaging, and finished goods, ensuring all quality and safety standards are met.

Essential Functions

• Identify pallet locations quickly and efficiently
• Pull product from locations accurately
• Stage product for shipping/transfers utilizing company’s enterprise resource planning (ERP) system
• Put away product into storage locations accurately
• Ensure product is slotted correctly per assignment
• Fulfill orders/transfers accurately • Load outbound trailers
• Support production needs by filling ingredient orders from production lines
• Fully complete "Product Bin Transfer Log" and turn in to Data Entry
• Communicate information and any issues across shifts
• Perform cycle counts
• Operate forklift safely and responsibly
• Complete daily pre and post operation check of assigned forklift
• Assist with general housekeeping duties in warehouse
• Assist other warehouse areas as needed
• Comply with all food safety requirements, training, policies, and procedures
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications (Education, Experience, Competencies)

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Warehouse experience preferred
• Forklift experience desired
• Good verbal and written communication skills including legible handwriting
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to think quickly and handle frequent change
• Self-motivated, goal oriented, and quality driven
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed

Expectations (Exhibit and Promote Company's Core Values)

• People: We engage, empower, and appreciate our people- they are our finest ingredient
• Safety: We invest in systems, policies, and training that ensure safety
• Customer Partnerships: We make decisions with the customer experience in mind and ensure win/win outcomes
• Collaboration: We leverage each other's unique experiences to drive the best outcomes for our expanding company
• Communication: We inform and listen to our team members, customers, suppliers, and investors
• Results: We prioritize activities that drive profitable growth, and we celebrate our achievements

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disabilities.

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