Warehouse/Forklift Operator - Ben & Jerry's ( Waterbury VT)

Job Description
Warehouse / Forklift Operator
Location: Waterbury, VT
PM Shift Hours: 7:00 pm- 7:30 am
2/2/3 Shift Pattern
PM Pay Rate $22.33 - with an additional $0.50 shift adjustment and $2.23 shift differential for the 12hr PM shift assignments | Weekly Pay Periods
Benefit Overview:

• These are direct hires, full time position with a full benefits package (Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Profit sharing, Tuition/Fitness reimbursement, Paid leaves, Quarterly Bonus payouts, etc.)
• Benefits are effective the first day of hire (where applicable)
• FREE pints of ice cream daily / Vermont Attractions Discounts / Patagonia & PrAna Partnership discounts
• Uniforms and PPE provided by the company.
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Background & Purpose of the Job
Ben & Jerry's produces super premium ice cream known for its high quality and unique add-ins ranging from large chunks of bakery items, chocolate, nuts, sauces and candy pieces, all with their own quirky memorable names. We make the best possible ice cream in the nicest way possible and deliver a taste bud-boggling odyssey great enough to take you all the way to the state of euphoria.
Our Vermont Manufacturing facility is currently looking for Warehouse / Forklift Operators to support our Waterbury VT team in performing various functions in the ice cream production process to ensure safe operation of the machinery, with a focus on producing quality product.
Who You Are & What You'll Do

• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and Powered Industrial Trucks (PITs) in a variety of warehouse environments to load and unload shipments.
• Utilize Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system to receive, issue, and ship materials.
• Perform cycle counts for inventory verification.
• Ship and receive packages and distribute to appropriate locations.
• Operate packaging machinery and palletization systems in compliance with finished product specifications.
• Comply with all Safety and Good Manufacturing Processes (GMP) guidelines (including but not limited to):
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Lockout Tagout (LOTO) Working at Heights Fire Prevention Safe Start Machine Guarding
• Comply with all OSHA guidelines (examples but not limited to):
• Hazardous Material handling/labeling/storage
• Safety Data Sheets (SDS)
• Maintain work area in a neat, orderly and clean manner.

In addition, there will be exposure to allergens such as dairy, eggs, tree nuts, coconut, peanuts, wheat (gluten), soybean and cinnamon.
What You'll Need to Succeed

• Previous experience operating forklifts / Powered Industrial Trucks a plus.
• Previous experience using SAP / EWM a plus.
• Basic understandings of inventory management systems and associated processes.
• Basic computer skills.
• Basic Math and English skills.
• Basic understanding of Safety practices such as the use of PPE and SDS.
• Knowledge of (GMPs) sufficient to perform tasks in manufacturing areas.
• Knowledge of quality specifications sufficient to identify concerns with raw materials, finished product, packaging, wrap and pallets.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Frequent work in cold climate freezer storage center (0-20 degrees F).
• Additional compensation for Class A CDL drivers.
• Ability to work independently or in a team setting.

Employment is subject to verification of pre-employment drug-screening results and background investigation.

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Unilever is an organization committed to diversity and inclusion to drive our business results and create a better future every day for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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