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Shipping and Receiving Foreman - 2nd Shift East
Pleasant Prairie, WIPosted 1 weeks ago
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Job Description
Job Id:
235
# of Openings:
1
Position Summary
Directs the activity of forklift operators regarding operations of the shipping/receiving dock area, assuring safety and efficiency. The Shipping and Receiving Foreman is responsible for overseeing daily warehouse operations, ensuring the efficient handling, storage, and distribution of goods. This role involves coordinating inbound and outbound shipments, supporting the management of inventory, and leading a team to maintain productivity and safety standards. The Foreman ensures compliance with company policies and industry regulations while optimizing workflows to meet operational goals. Strong leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this position.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to production operations by complying with policies and procedures for meat processing; Good Manufacturing Practices, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) regulations, etc.
- Delegate responsibilities to Forklift Operators, and perform tasks assigned by Shipping Coordinator, Shipping/Receiving Supervisor, or Shipping/Receiving Manager.
- Conduct and document forklift inspections, prior to use, to comply with OSHA regulations, noting equipment in need of repair.
- Supply the production departments with raw materials, materials, and supplies, as needed.
- Weigh the ‘inedible’ product from the previous workday and discard it to the rendering vendor.
- Place and store rework product in cooler, within the scope of the rework product procedure.
- Coordinate the loading of shipments to trucks, documentation of data on load sheets and receiving sheets, as assigned by the Shipping/Receiving Supervisor or Shipping/Receiving Manager.
- Pull raw materials out of raw product cooler to clean floor and return them to cooler in proper rotation.
- Conduct and document supply inventory at the end of each shift, providing Shipping Clerk with the information.
- Calibrate the dock scale to ensure accuracy.
Qualifications•
Level One Qualifications:
- Prior leadership experience in a warehouse or distribution environment is preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret shipping documents, invoices, and compliance paperwork.
- Ability to operate forklifts (stand up), pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Effective time management and ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to cover cooler/freezer, including down stocking meat slots and verifying physical counts
- Adherence to FIFO standards and rotations
- SAP experience in shipping and receiving
- Knowledge of grinding department
- Identify and complete incoming damages report, including photos
- Verify exports are loaded and verify proper documentation
- Train and lead lower-level forklift operators
- Must lead enforcement of SOP policies and procedures.
- Must be able to train and mentor lower-level associates.
- Must be able to read and understand the inbound schedule.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
Work is performed in a manufacturing and office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Must be able to lift 40lb wooden skid or pallet and have the ability to maintain single task focus and situational awareness.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Fair Oaks Foods assures equal employment opportunity in all its hiring and employment policies and practices, which include all aspects of employment, such as recruiting, hiring, promotions, transfers, demotions, layoffs or terminations, compensation, benefits, training, company-sponsored education, social and recreational programs or events, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. These policies and practices are administered without regard to “legally protected categories” such as: race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation or sexual orientation, pregnancy status or medical conditions related to childbirth, and/or any other factor protected by law.
Position Summary
Directs the activity of forklift operators regarding operations of the shipping/receiving dock area, assuring safety and efficiency. The Shipping and Receiving Foreman is responsible for overseeing daily warehouse operations, ensuring the efficient handling, storage, and distribution of goods. This role involves coordinating inbound and outbound shipments, supporting the management of inventory, and leading a team to maintain productivity and safety standards. The Foreman ensures compliance with company policies and industry regulations while optimizing workflows to meet operational goals. Strong leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this position.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to production operations by complying with policies and procedures for meat processing; Good Manufacturing Practices, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) regulations, etc.
- Delegate responsibilities to Forklift Operators, and perform tasks assigned by Shipping Coordinator, Shipping/Receiving Supervisor, or Shipping/Receiving Manager.
- Conduct and document forklift inspections, prior to use, to comply with OSHA regulations, noting equipment in need of repair.
- Supply the production departments with raw materials, materials, and supplies, as needed.
- Weigh the ‘inedible’ product from the previous workday and discard it to the rendering vendor.
- Place and store rework product in cooler, within the scope of the rework product procedure.
- Coordinate the loading of shipments to trucks, documentation of data on load sheets and receiving sheets, as assigned by the Shipping/Receiving Supervisor or Shipping/Receiving Manager.
- Pull raw materials out of raw product cooler to clean floor and return them to cooler in proper rotation.
- Conduct and document supply inventory at the end of each shift, providing Shipping Clerk with the information.
- Calibrate the dock scale to ensure accuracy.
Qualifications•
Level One Qualifications:
- Prior leadership experience in a warehouse or distribution environment is preferred.
- Ability to read and interpret shipping documents, invoices, and compliance paperwork.
- Ability to operate forklifts (stand up), pallet jacks, and other warehouse equipment.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Effective time management and ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to cover cooler/freezer, including down stocking meat slots and verifying physical counts
- Adherence to FIFO standards and rotations
- SAP experience in shipping and receiving
- Knowledge of grinding department
- Identify and complete incoming damages report, including photos
- Verify exports are loaded and verify proper documentation
- Train and lead lower-level forklift operators
- Must lead enforcement of SOP policies and procedures.
- Must be able to train and mentor lower-level associates.
- Must be able to read and understand the inbound schedule.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
Work is performed in a manufacturing and office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Must be able to lift 40lb wooden skid or pallet and have the ability to maintain single task focus and situational awareness.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Fair Oaks Foods assures equal employment opportunity in all its hiring and employment policies and practices, which include all aspects of employment, such as recruiting, hiring, promotions, transfers, demotions, layoffs or terminations, compensation, benefits, training, company-sponsored education, social and recreational programs or events, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. These policies and practices are administered without regard to “legally protected categories” such as: race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation or sexual orientation, pregnancy status or medical conditions related to childbirth, and/or any other factor protected by law.
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