Universal Ingredients Shank's

Shank's Extracts, LLC d/b/a Universal Ingredients - Shank's is a premier manufacturer of vanilla extracts, other extracts, natural and artificial flavors, food colors, syrups, and sauces. Shank's quality products are widely distributed to industrial, private-label, and grocery customers worldwide. We have an immediate opening for a Material Servicer
Available Immediately Upon Hire: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA, EAP, ID Theft, 401K, and PTO.
Disclaimer: Shank's Extracts manufactures various products that identify as major food allergens (milk, eggs, tree nuts, wheat, and soybeans) as well as several other food ingredients. We cannot guarantee you will not be exposed to skin and/or odor contact with these various ingredients. Your health and safety are our number one priority, and we will do our best to accommodate within reason.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:
The Material Servicer maintains inventory by identifying, labeling, and keeping materials and supplies in stock, recording the location of inventory, and reporting shortages. Material Servicers locate materials and supplies by verifying materials and supplies listed on production orders and providing support to the department team leader and supervisor.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Uphold company policies and procedures including but not limited to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), production lines, sanitation, cleanliness, and equipment verification.
• Promote healthy communication between workers and management
• Maintain workflow by applying steps of the process; monitored supplies; communicate corrections to malfunctions within inventory control points; initiated and encouraged a spirit of cooperation within and between departments.
• Ensure operation of equipment, which includes electric pallet jacks, electric pallet stacker, and report issues
• Maintains a safe and clean work environment for all control points, equipment, and resources, maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Verify that labels, barcodes, and part numbers of raw materials/ finished goods, are accurate and of quality, ensuring that they correspond with the bill of materials.
• Utilize an RF scanner to stage material to various workstations.
• Palletize cases according to production packaging layouts.
• Visually inspects, counts, and wraps materials before returning items to the warehouse.
• Assist on the production line as needed
• Ensure accurate counts of materials and finished goods going to the warehouse.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL/SKILLS NEEDED:

• Electric pallet jack, and Electric pallet stacker experience
• Forklift Experience
• Strong communication skills with the ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job
• Organizational skills
• Working effectively and accurately in high volume, fast-paced environment
• Team Oriented
• English comprehension including speaking, reading, and writing is required for our business's necessity to ensure a safe and effective work environment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Food Safety production is highly preferred
• Must have manual pallet jack experience
• Electric Pallet Jack experience highly preferred (2 to 3 months of experience)

Conduct, Quality, Integrity, and Culture
Conduct: We will conduct every aspect of our business with honesty, integrity, and openness, respecting human rights and the interests of our employees, customers, and third parties
Quality: Shank's is committed to food safety and product quality. We employ extensive food safety programs and controls at all levels. Our quality standards and food safety procedures are thoroughly being evaluated internally and externally. We continuously strive to improve our performance.
Integrity: Shank's and its employees will not offer, give, seek or receive, either directly or indirectly, improper inducements for business or financial gain. Where information is confidential, that confidentiality must be protected.
Culture: Shank's respects the cultural values of our employees, contractors, and customers. We also promote a balanced work-life environment. We recognize and celebrate our employees for their hard work and the contributions they make to our company.
Shanks Core Values:
ASPIRATION: Share a vision for achievement
ACCOUNTABILITY: Support company reputation
ADAPTABILITY: Evolve to meet business needs
***Competitive compensation and benefits package***
Shank's Extracts, LLC d/b/a Universal Ingredients - Shank's is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Employer.