Warehouse Operator, 2nd Shift

Overview

WHO WE ARE: CALIFIA FARMS

Rooted in California, Califia Farms is on a mission to inspire and nourish the world with the wisdom of a plant-based lifestyle. The company creates innovative, healthy and great-tasting premium beverages that make it easy for consumers to go plant-based and dairy-free, without compromise. Califia Farms is one of the fastest-growing natural beverage companies in the U.S., as well as the leading brand in the natural products plant-based milks category. Founded in 2010 by beverage visionary, Greg Steltenpohl, in partnership with a farmer's co-op based in the San Joaquin Valley, Califia Farms is a uniquely California company. Its Bakersfield, Calif. manufacturing plant is powered 100% by renewable energy and re-purposes more than 90% of its post-production byproduct.

In a snapshot:

• Founded in 2010
• Over 300 full-time staff and contracted employees
• Headquarters in Downtown L.A. Arts District and manufacturing in Bakersfield, CA
• We’ve built our culture around these four core values: passion for purpose, insights into action, fierce interdependence, and challenger spirit
• The foundation of our values include speaking with candor, acting with integrity, assume positive intent, and advance diversity, inclusion and equality

Responsibilities

JOB DUTIES:

• Comply with Califia Farms LP, divisional, and plant policies, including Safety, Quality, Receiving, Good Manufacturing Practices, and Good Warehousing Practices
• Complete a daily pre-shift Forklift Inspection, report and resolve any issues
• Operate any material handling equipment safely and efficiently as required
• Use radio frequency equipment for receiving and storing functions as required
• Organize and maintain the warehouse areas following Good Warehousing Practices including FIFO, housekeeping, allergen controls, and stock rotation (inspecting and rotating products)
• Identify damaged or contaminated materials and either segregate (Hold) or destroy the items, following written procedures
• Complete proper documentation for all inbound loads, track unloading times, report out receiving loads within 24 hours
• Facilitate cycle counts, record inventory adjustments, to ensure proper product is available for scheduled production runs
• Closely monitor and ensure accurate quantity is available
• Place finished goods away in high levels of racking though-out the warehouse
• Properly load and unload finished goods into trailers in and out of the DC
• Perform daily housekeeping duties of warehouse
• Effectively communicate issues and operations with Management.
• Understanding of scanning process as related to inventory movements
• Follow and monitor GMP and HACCP guidelines
• Adhere to Injury & Illness Prevention Program, Food Safety, & SOPs procedures.
• Operates MHE in a Safe manner and around all employees and visitors
• Ability to pick and pull orders as required by pick sheet
• Stock away correct pallet quantities
• Develops and maintains positive and professional relationships with all visitors, employees, and management
• Works with other departments within the Distribution Center / Plant
• Other responsibilities as assigned by management

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

• High School diploma and/or GED preferred.
• 1 Year Warehouse and Receiving Experience
• Forklift certified and ability to operate a computer mounted on a forklift
• 6 months of Stand-Up Forklift experience
• Ability to read, write, and speak in English
• Ability to stand, kneel, bend over, climb stairs and ladders and lift/move up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to follow and communicate directions thoroughly
• Must possess good communication and people skills
• ERP experience and Basic computer knowledge. 

 PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• RedZone system experience
• Bilingual in Spanish
• Proficient in Microsoft programs and using a scan gun.

This position is classified as Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime). The expected hourly rate for this position is between $18.00 – $22.00 per year based on a full-time schedule. Location, confirmed job-related skills and experience will be considered in setting the actual hourly rate.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

Salary : $18 - $22