About the Role
The Warehouse Laborer is responsible for all inventory, shipping, receiving, staging, and other warehouse-related functions. This individual must accurately enter and retrieve data from the computer and communicate effectively with colleagues, management, and external contacts.
Responsibilities
- Pass all DOT HAZMAT training requirements.
- Obtain forklift certification.
- Receive all material into SAP, including returns, raw materials, and packaging materials, from all locations.
- Facilitate raw materials for department productions.
- Distribute paperwork to necessary departments for timely release.
- Ensure all raw materials are sampled and stored according to plant GMP's/SOP's and safety procedures.
- Accurately enter bin transfers and retrieve data from the computer system.
- Enter all incoming material in the receiving Excel worksheet.
- Coordinate and prioritize work in the absence of the warehouse supervisor.
- Perform inventory counts accurately.
- Accomplish order checking, label making, UPS and FEDEX shipping, and coordinate finished product/raw material transfers from outside warehouses.
Requirements
- Have a good working knowledge of math and be confident in using it.
- Have a full understanding of inventory control, counting procedures, products, and movement.
- Be able to obtain a working knowledge of computer systems necessary (MAPICS, Windows, Outlook, Excel, Email) or be trained to perform these functions within the probationary period.
- Be able to write clearly and legibly.
- Be in good mental and physical condition.
- Be able to communicate well in a professional manner, possess excellent phone skills, read and understand written instructions.
- Be flexible in adjusting work schedule and able to work overtime when required.
- Be organized, neat, clean, and consistent.
- Have initiative, be resourceful, and have the ability to use common sense and make decisions using sound judgment.
- Be able to operate standard office equipment, i.e., scanner, copier, fax machine, calculator, etc.
Skills
- Inventory control
- Data entry
- Computer systems (MAPICS, Windows, Outlook, Excel, Email)
- Communication
- Math
- Forklift operation
- UPS shipping
- FEDEX shipping
Location
- Norwich, NY
Work Type
- Full Time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- Minimum of 2-3 years warehousing experience.
Salary/Compensations
- $22.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Paid time off
- 401(k) plan with employee and company contribution opportunities
- Employee Share Plan
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Accident insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
About the Company
- Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries.
- Kerry partners with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products.
- Kerry's vision is to be its customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition.
- Our Norwich, NY location is part of our Applied Health and Nutrition Division and one of our specialty sites that creates proteins, lactose, coatings, and flavors.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
