Warehouse Associate

About New Horizons Food Solutions:

New Horizons Food Solutions LLC, has proudly served the Food, Beverage, Health Care, and Personal Care Industries for nearly two decades, supporting some of the most iconic brands. Established in 2004 and 2005, respectively, these entities have combined their expertise to create a "one-stop" innovative ingredient solution under New Horizons Food Solutions. Our company specializes in a wide variety of customized culinary products, including seasonings, flavors, functional blends, and coatings for both savory and sweet applications. We excel in creating high-quality soups, sauces, custom spice blends, and functional nutritional fortifications aimed at combating malnutrition through essential micronutrients. With a state-of-the-art kettle cook operation and advanced packaging solutions, we prioritize product freshness and protection, delivering quality you can trust.

We cultivate and embrace a diverse team member population. We recognize that people with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives fuel our growth and enrich our culture.

We are looking for individuals who enjoy working in a fast-paced, team-orientated environment, likes to be challenged, and values the opportunity to make a difference!

Compensation & Benefits:

Salary starting at $20.12 Hr.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, company paid Dental and Vision, Disability and Life Insurance, 401K with match, and paid Vacation.

Additional benefits include:

• Employee appreciation lunches and events
• Opportunities for development and job advancement

Duties and Job Responsibilities :

Order Fulfillment

• Pick items from the warehouse for factory production as well as for outbound shipments
• Keep warehouse and inventory in an organized and orderly manner.
• Communicate with Sales, Customer Service, and Production Departments to ensure the availability of merchandise.
• Scan finish pallets with handheld scanner and place into bin location.
• Maintain a clean work environment at all times

Inventory / Receiving

• Responsible for moving material to proper location in warehouse
• Must safely use forklift, pallet jacks, dollies, and other equipment.
• Responsible for completing daily receiving log and delivery of incoming parcels
• Use a PC to review inventory, input data, and make signs for pallets
• Communicate with Production and Quality when conducting quality control checks on incoming material.
• Input lot code, expiration date, and material number data into the computer software and verify the information for inventory control and food safety.
• Report and then fix any inventory discrepancies to ensure robust inventory data
• Participate in physical inventory process
• Conduct cycle counts on inventory and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Maintain equipment in warehouse, such as batteries in forklift, hydraulic fluid for pallet jacks, etc.
• Wrap and properly label finished product
• Follow and comply with all safety, work rules and regulations.
• Follows company product safety, legality and quality systems.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Required Experience And Skills

• High School Graduate or GED equivalency
• Excellent communicative skills
• Quality and detail oriented
• Passion for accuracy
• Completely trustworthy and reliable
• Knowledge of basic computer functions.
• Ability to multi task
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Previous warehouse, inventory experience helpful
• Good attitude, initiative, and teamwork.
• High-volume, and fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• This role requires physical activity including walking, standing, and lifting in a production and warehouse setting. May be exposed to minor dust and noise levels.
• Must have the ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment as required
• Must complete and be competent in all required FSQA, Safety and Job training.
• Must observe and understand all company rules, follow all safety programs, wear proper Personal Equipment (PPE) during the performance of job duties, and work in a safe manner at all times.
• Reports and takes necessary action to prevent food safety, legality and quality problems from occurring.
• Follows and enforces programs and procedures outlined in the Food Safety and Quality Manual to support compliance with the GFSI Global Standard for Food Safety and other third party audits