Summary:

Responsible for all phases of storage and shipment of finished goods in a safe and efficient manner. Will act as a liaison between shipping locations communicating and resolving product service and shipment issues. Responsible for scheduling associate's hours to accommodate shipping of finished materials based on customer orders. Responsible for training of associates, inventory projects, manage SAP (PICS) systems, assist with cycle counts, and coordinate bottle shortages with Warehouse Manager or Assistant Warehouse Manager. Will enforce company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for covering shift responsibilities in the absence/vacation of other shift Warehouse Leaders.
• Assist Warehouse Manager and Raw Materials Manager in overseeing the Finished Goods and Raw Material Handlers on their shift.
• Verifies adherence to all procedures within Safety, Corporate / Site Quality System, Operational Procedures, and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Maintains and adheres to work instructions for activities such as verification of incoming and outgoing shipments, handling and disposition of materials, and keeping warehouse inventory current.
• Ensures efficient movement and storage of all raw materials and finished product in all warehouses.
• Maintains FIFO system of inventory as required by customer, ISO standards and corporate policies.
• Responsible for the accuracy of transactions, product scanning, finished goods inventory, and inventory reliability.
• Document all shipments both inbound and outbound.
• Responsible for maintaining ISO standards.
• Maintains communication between shifts.
• Helps assign staffing to meet daily requirements in all warehouse locations.
• Provides instruction to shuttle drivers regarding transfers to outside warehouses.
• Communicates repair of equipment and property.
• Coordinates staffing requirements based on workload (adjusting levels by shift).
• Provides performance evaluation and disciplinary purposes to shift associates.
• Responsible for making sure warehouse associates are being properly trained with assigned Material Handler Training Program.
  • Assist with maintaining training material and keeping it up to date.
  • Responsible for making sure training and boards are completed within assigned time frame.
  • Responsible for performing performance evaluations on all shift associates.
  • Responsible for making sure all warehouse locations are meeting Plastipak Packaging GMP standards by supporting and enforcing cleaning of warehouse and proper storage of products.
• Operate a forklift in a safe and efficient manner – assist in the training and testing of new hires and existing associates.
• Must complete and maintain certification in First Aid/CPR/AED.
• Responsible for reporting food safety issues to personnel with authority to initiate action. Initiate action(s) for food safety issues and report the issue(s) and action(s) taken to a member of the Food Safety Team.
• Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the company’s discretion.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 3 to 5 years prior related work experience.
• Team oriented.
• Must have inter-personal and customer service skills.
• Must have flexibility of job assignments.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good computer skills – previous SAP and Excel experience helpful.
• Self-motivated.
• Must be able to handle and prioritize multiple tasks
• Previous leadership experience helpful.
• Must be able to train on days for up to 3 months once position has been assigned.

As a Plastipak Associate, you receive a benefits package offering the following:

• Wellness Programs
• Health Insurance Coverage, including Medical, Dental & Vision
• EAP, Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Insurance: Short-Term & Long-Term
• Accidental Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) Plan, with Company Matching Contribution & Profit Sharing feature
• Paid Time Off - 80 hours within 1st year & subsequent increases
• Paid Company Holidays
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Caregiving via Care.com
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program
• Travel Assistance
• Employee Discount Programs

*Some benefits are subject to eligibility requirements

Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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