Dock Associate

Job Title: Dock Associate

Reports to: Logistics Manager

Location: 21 Commerce Street Wilmington, DE 18901

Shift: Monday – Friday. Saturdays as needed (5:00am – 3:00pm) 

Compensation: $18.00-$20.00/hour

POSITION SUMMARY

Properly and safely move products within the Freezers/cooler and on and off of delivery trucks in accordance with company, state and federal, and customer standards and expectations.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• · Responsible for pulling products for customer orders in a timely manner.
• · Perform duties such as manual lifting, assembly, taping, labeling operations, and sorting.
• · Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment (Forklift when certified)
• · May use hand-held tracking device.
• · Ensure proper code date rotation.
• · Perform basic visual quality inspections on products and report any product/packaging issues
• · Maintain communication with other departments, management, and employees, and notify them of any problems and/or concerns that may restrict the efficiency of production.
• · Mark the paperwork properly when making adjustments for product shortages.
• · Keep accurate records on load sheets, inventory sheets, scrap sheets, and computerized equipment.
• · Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible, and accurate format, completed with required information, and is documented in accordance with SOP’s.
• · Utilize continuous improvement mindset and assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
• · Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe work area.
• · Follow all policies and procedures including GMPs, SOPs, and SSOPs at all times.
• · Must wear appropriate PPE at all times.
• · Performs other related duties as assigned by Manager/Supervisor
• · All employees are responsible for food safety and quality.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• · High School Diploma or equivalent desired.
• · Bilingual (English/Spanish)
•   Forklift Certification required
• · Experience in food manufacturing or preparation desired.
• · Ability to accurately record data.
• · Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• · Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs., frequently lifting and/or moving product above shoulder height and manually stacking and moving cases up to 7 high.
• · Must be able to work in an environment where temperature is maintained at 35-40 degrees Fahrenheit.
• · Must be able to work in a wet environment with some exposure to cleaning chemicals.
• · Standing, walking, kneeling, and bending required for virtually the entire shift.
• · Must be able to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends.
• · Effective verbal and written communication skills
• · Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.