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Form of workRequisition ID 50443
Position Type (US)Full Time
Career Function Supply Chain
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Posting Type DNI
Kerry is a global leader in taste & nutrition. Our manufacturing facilities produce and supply the world with over 15,000 different food, beverage, and pharmaceutical products throughout the world. With a commitment toward sustainability and reputation for innovation, a career with Kerry offers you the chance to change the way the world sees food and nutrition. A career with Kerry is something you can feel good about.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Warehouse Operative
Reporting to: Warehouse Supervisor
Region: North America
Business Technology: All
Function: Supply Chain
Overview / Accountability
The Warehouse Operative will work under the direction of the warehouse supervisor.
The primary responsibility is to ensure warehouse movement is conducted according to site SOP, while meeting inbound/outbound timelines. Accurate recording of all material movement is essential to site operations, and the ability to meet departmental KPI's.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Accurately record material movement using RF scanning tools.
Participate in inventory audit activities (i.e. cycle counts and discards)
Create relationships with team members; share knowledge and participate in team activities
Promote change in a positive manner by supporting new initiatives and processes
Continuously work to improve warehouse, shipping and receiving processes
Support customer driven timelines for order fulfilment
Document activities and measurements according to work instructions and processes
Participate and complete tasks as assigned; including those outside normal daily duties
Participate in root cause analysis and corrective actions for warehouse errors and misses
Effective and safe operation of fork truck.
Other Role Requirements
How it's demonstrated:
CommunicationReading and comprehending processes and work instructions
Giving and taking verbal instruction
Interpreting diagrams and schedules
Physical AbilitiesMust be able to lift 50 pounds repeatedly through a 12-hour work period
Bend over and pull shrink film from a roll on the wrap machine
Climb onto and off of a forklift repeatedly through a 12-hour work period
Sanitation Duties
Cleaning personal work area, and support cleaning activities in the department and outside department as needed.
Removal of garbage, cardboard, and other refuse created during the shift
Sweeping, mopping, dusting and other general sanitation duties as required
Machine/Equipment Operation
Fork TruckMust possess the ability to pass a written test fork certification of fork truck operation.
Must show the ability to effectively and safely operate a fork truck to the criteria of the company's guidelines.
Shrink Wrap Machine.
Must possess and show the ability to safely operate the shrink wrap machines to effectively wrap pallets to the company standard
Baler.
Must possess and show the ability to safely operate of baling machine to the company standard
Qualifications
EssentialDesirable
Education/CertificationThe ability to read and comprehend instructions
Ability to write simple correspondence
Basic Math skills
The ability to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds
A high school diploma or GED
Forklift experience and certification
BehaviouralRegular and punctual attendance
Independent worker
Attention to detail
Positive Attitude
Willingness to learn and grow
Kerry is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Kerry will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. EEO is the Law poster can be found here. Additional information can also be here .
Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a "starter kit," investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.
