Freezer Associate Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Plant Environment:
The plant work environment will expose the employee to loud noise, food grade dust & odors, moving & vibrating machinery, heavy equipment, powered industrial trucks, heights, traffic, anhydrous ammonia, oil, electricity. The employee may be exposed to adverse weather conditions including extreme cold (-10 degrees F), heat (80 degrees F), rain, snow, dust, smoke and odors.

Allergens found inside the plant include: fish, shellfish, nuts, eggs, wheat, soy, milk and coconut.

Specific Accountabilities:
• Leads team primarily in the accurate put-away, order picking, stacking, loading and shipment of Icelandic frozen products.
• Assigns daily workload for Warehouse Freezer Associates including cycle counts, putting up loose cases and area clean-up as needed.
• Prints schedules for shipping associates. Assigns picks and checks accuracy of check sheets.
• Directs timely and accurate loading of orders on multiple outbound trucks simultaneously.
• Allocates products, prints picks and Bills of Lading (BOL’s) when necessary. Makes corrections if needed.
• Communicates via phone and email with production, plant, and customer service about product shortages.
• Monitors daily work performance, productivity and accuracy of Warehouse Freezer Associates.
• Conducts forklift training for Warehouse Freezer Associates.
• Monitors dock and freezer area. Provides assistance to Warehouse Freezer Associates as needed.
• Handles or refers to the appropriate level of management personnel issues which arise during the shift.
• Ensures all inbound and outbound materials meet the quality standards established by Icelandic management and supervision.
• Communicates with truck drivers regarding the loading and unloading of product.
• Coordinates the counting cycles. Assists with correcting any discrepancies or missing product.
• Pulls samples for customer service, sales or QA dept.
• Ensures the stock accuracy of product in the freezer as well as outbound shipments or required raw materials for the production line.
• Monitors that the Daily Forklift pre-shift inspection forms are filled out. Identifies equipment that requires maintenance or repair. Writes work orders as needed.
• Communicates with all departments about shipping issues or receiving issues that affect them.
• Ensures all safety rules, OSHA standards and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) are met. Checks the temperature of all trailers being loaded.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications:
• High school diploma or GED.
• Forklift experience including Stand Up, Sit Down and Pallet Jack forklifts.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole number, fractions, decimals, and percentages
• Ability to lead, train and counsel subordinates.
• Well-developed and demonstrated organization, attention to detail, problem solving, interpersonal, negotiation, and communications skills
• Ability to comprehend and follow detailed verbal and written instructions and to engage in complex negotiations in English
• Reliability in attendance and performance
• Flexibility and the ability to perform and/or monitor multiple tasks simultaneously
• Willingness to work overtime as required, including some weekends
• Capable of determining root causes of problems and implementing corrective measures.
• Ability to comprehend and follow detailed verbal and written instructions and communicate fluently in English.

Other:
Every employee is expected to at all time to contribute to a positive working environment. Every employee must demonstrate behavior and actions consistent with the High Liner code of conduct. The incumbent is expected to be knowledgeable about the Code of Conduct and all policies referred to in the Code and will be required to participate in relevant training from time to time.

Physical Environment
Physical Demands: The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform he essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk, listen, reach with hands and arms, and bend. The employee is required to use hands to handle, operate, and feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to operate a motor vehicle.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, veteran, or marital status, genetic information or other protected status, covered by federal, state or local law.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer