Warehouse Receiver Job at Dessert Holdings Inc. in Newburyport

We are searching for a Warehouse Receiver to join our Warehouse team in Newburyport, MA at Dianne's Fine Desserts, a subsidiary of Dessert Holdings.

• Monday Friday
• 6:00 am- 2:30 pm (Some flexibility to do overtime may be required)
• Pay rate $18.11/hr (+ Benefits when hired in perm role)

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bilingual a plus!
• Good interpersonal skills including the ability to work well with others required.
• Ability to work in sub-zero temperature for extended periods of time required.
• Ability to operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and electric hand trucks required.
• Must be able to operate elevator properly and safely.
• Must be able to do perform basic math.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain accurate locations of inventory to ensure proper levels.
• Consistently utilizes FIFO (First In, First Out) methodology.
• Actively participates in Continuous Improvement projects and processes.
• Rotates product for storage up to and including lotting and inventory.
• Processes Wholesale, and Retail orders (including setting up, quality control, and shipping).
• Verifies information on purchase orders (printing all incoming purchase orders on (BPCS).
• Arranges products in neat, secure packaging for delivery, organizing pallets with frozen pallets suitable for shipping.
• Verifies and ships all outgoing materials including but not limited to Dianne's Fine Desserts brand products.
• Inspects all outgoing shipments.
• Fills company requisitions.
• Consolidates raw ingredients.
• Demonstrates knowledge of all related audits, FDA, and OSHA regulations.
• May be required to work Saturdays for inventory purposes as business needs dictate.
• May be required to work in freezer on a regular, ongoing basis.
• Inspects and receives incoming deliveries.
• Completes all DSI transactions related to the position.
• Enters receipts directly into JD Edwards/DSI systems.
• Labels all pallets in warehouse with date and ID.
• Pulls corrugated/materials from inventory to supply production.
• Breaks down and re-stocks all inventory returned from production.

• Participates in the GFSI/FSSC22000 yearly audit and assists in the development of procedures and corrective actions.
• Adheres to the plant's HACCP plans.
• Follows all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's).
• Maintains a clean and safe work environment.
• Performs other duties as required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

• Frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, crouch and climb steps.
• Frequently required to use hands and fingers to handle or use objects, tools or controls.
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
• Frequent lifting required to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Occasionally, something may weigh than 50 pounds and assistance must be utilized.
• Possess good eye-hand coordination.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Must be available for flexibility of scheduling.

ABOUT DESSERT HOLDINGS

Dessert Holdings is North America's fastest-growing premium dessert company, recognized for providing retail and foodservice customers with chef-inspired, innovative desserts made with real ingredients, a flexible and low-cost supply chain, and best-in-class service. The company is a collection of premium dessert companies and brands to include: Steven Charles, The Original Cakerie, Lawler's Desserts, Atlanta Cheesecake Company, and Dianne's Fine Desserts. Dessert Holdings is owned by Bain Capital, employing more than 3,200 people across eight (8) manufacturing facilities, and is continuing its journey of rapid growth.

EEO STATEMENT

Dessert Holdings and its related entities provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristics protected by law.

SUMMARY OF BENEFITS

• Medical (BCBS)

• Dental
• Vision
• Long-Term and Short-Term Disability
• Basic Life & AD&D
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• EAP
• 401K Plan (Matching)