Operator - Shipping and Receiving (Plant Logistics) at Freshpet Inc

Ennis, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 May, 26

Salary

23.82

Posted On

08 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Shipping, Receiving, Warehousing, Forklift Operation, Order Picking, Palletizing, Food Safety, Inventory Control, Communication, Problem Solving

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

Shipping and Receiving Operator - DAY SHIFT The base rate for this position is $23.82 Who We Are At Freshpet, our goal is to change the way people nourish their pets forever. We strive to strengthen the bond between people and our pets so that we both live longer, healthier, and happier lives while being kind to the planet. We believe that if we can create fresh, real foods that pets love and help them live healthier lives, that their pet parents will also enjoy the many benefits of a rich life shared with a pet. IT’S AMAZING WHAT CAN HAPPEN WHEN YOU START COMPLETELY FRESH! What You Will Do As a Shipping Operator you will be responsible for loading trucks, order picking, stretch-wrapping pallets, packing, palletizing, operating standup forklift and shipping and receiving. How You Will Make an Impact Responsible for control of inbound and outbound materials/ingredients/products. • Enters information and resolves discrepancies in computerized Warehouse Management system relating to raw materials, ingredients, packaging, and finished goods. • Notifies Maintenance when problems arise, or other work needs to be done on forklifts, docks, doors, or other areas of the plant. • Transports, stages, and rotates product in coolers/freezers. • Maintains warehouse storage facility. Stores items in correct locations and keeps area free of debris. • Operates within standard operating procedures (SOPs) and HACCP food safety plan guidelines. • Communicate with operators from other shifts regarding daily shipping/receiving tasks. • Assures food safety standards with regards to GMPs and HACCP plan are being followed by self and fellow employees. • Maintains a professional, courteous manner with all visitors, vendors, contractors, and fellow employees. • Follows established company policies and those outlined in the Employee Handbook. • Other duties as assigned. What You Will Bring • Minimum 5 years shipping/receiving/warehousing experience • Clean driving record of safe operation of all types of powered industrial trucks • Food manufacturing experience preferred • High school diploma or GED required What We Offer At Freshpet, we offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, basic and optional life insurance, short- and long-term disability protection, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) plan with company match, paid parental leave, pet insurance, tuition assistance, a generous PTO plan and so much more! Our Commitment to a Diverse Workforce: Freshpet is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law (“protected characteristics”). Disclaimers The salary range provided above is the range of the wages that we will pay for the listed position. A final determination on the wages within this range is based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to the required work location, previous work experience, skill set, and wage rates for comparable positions. Freshpet is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Freshpet via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of Freshpet. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Freshpet as a result of the referral or through other means. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

Responsibilities

As a Shipping Operator, you will be responsible for loading trucks, order picking, and maintaining warehouse storage. You will also ensure compliance with food safety standards and communicate with other operators regarding daily tasks.