WAREHOUSE – JOB DESCRIPTION 

The following job description is designed for the warehouse (dry goods/shipping and receiving) position.  The position is responsible for receiving ingredients and packing to ensure all meet specifications, as well as food safety and quality requirements.  The position responsibilities shall be, but are not limited to the functions listed below:

Skills and Qualifications:

General Qualifications include, but are not limited to:

                Shall have attended GMP, FSMA, Food Defense Awareness, and Allergen Training

                Shall meet all requirements of the SQF Program, Levels 1-3

                Received training in appropriate PC’s

                Shall comply with all GMP Requirements

                Shall comply with all Safety Rules and Policies

Duties and Responsibilities:

Dry Ingredient and Packing Receiver Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

                Was the vehicle sealed and/or locked upon arrival

                Check the receiving tickets to validate quality

                Evaluate the delivery for               

                          Product identification and labeling legible lot codes

                          Ensuring the product labels contain the proper allergen declaration

                          Packing condition and/or product integrity (Ex. Bulging, leaking, dirt/grime, torn bags, bug/insects, damage)

                          Record all information on the facilities receiving documents

                Count all items and record.   Attach all packing slips, COA’s dated and signed by the receiver and turn in all paperwork.

                When product or trailer damage is apparent or the truck is not clean, notify the Production Manager or the front office. A            Deviation/Corrective Action form will need to be completed

                Proper labeling of date to ensure FIFO (First in, first out)

Physical Requirements:

                Lift up to 50 pounds by yourself throughout your 8-to-10-hour shift

                Stand for 7+ hours throughout your 8 to 10-hour shift

                Work up to 6 days a week for 8 to 10 hours each day       

Frequently bend and twist at the waist, climb stairs, reach and stretch overhead level with both arms

                Have normal vision/eyesight and hearing with corrective devices if needed

Training/Certifications:

These are not required but are good to have training in:

                Forklift training or certification

                Scissor Lift training

                Pallet jack experience or training

Prairie Farms Dairy, Inc Company is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.