Gatekeeper (st shift )

Fresh Express is a nationwide food manufacturing company specializing in fresh ready to eat salads and everything you need salad kits. We can be found in your local grocery stores across the nation.

From growing to harvesting to processing to the store shelves, Fresh Express takes care of it all. At Fresh Express, we are passionate about providing fresh, high quality food. With 11 growing regions and 5 regional processing plants, we are able to keep your salad as close to you as possible guaranteeing freshness with every leaf.

We don't just meet industry standards we exceed industry standards.

Basic Job Summary:

Finished Goods Gatekeeper is responsible for transporting finished pallets from the production line to the Lantech Machines utilizing an electric pallet jack, handjack or forklift. The Finished Goods Processor must then audit pallets for proper labeling, check pallet quantity and check the WR (work receipt) transactions for accuracy. All information for both areas must then be entered into the computer system using VoCollect or green screen (manual production reporting) in PRMS computer system. The finished goods gatekeeper will be required to learn all aspects of the job to include start-up of shift paperwork and end of shift reconciliation paperwork.

*This associate will be required to support Raw Gatekeeping in receiving. That function requires the transfer of raw product in the system (PRMS) for Production to use in proper rotation by using the IN9850 raw inventory report to direct the flow of raw product up on the lines by the Linefeeder.

Job Essential Functions:

• Inspection of powered jacks/powered trucks for operating conditions and safety.
• Operation of powered jacks/powered trucks.
• Compliance to all SOP's, safety, and all other Fresh Express policies.
• Accurate, timely, and efficient workflow of all assignments.
• Ability to learn the VoCollect system, PRMS reporting process, and reconciliations.
• Ability to read and understand all department paperwork including, but not limited to, production schedule, WR (work receipt) transactions, and issuing of raw product.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Communicate with team members, QA, production, shipping, and Supervisor/Manager.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned by the Lead or Supervisor.

Desired Qualifications/Skills:

• Demonstrate the ability to utilize (and quickly learn) the VoCollect voice system for finished goods gatekeeping transactions.
• Able to work in a cold (32-36 degree F) and wet environment.
• Flexible schedule to include weekends as required to meet the needs of production.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English.
• Computer literacy Must have knowledge of computers with strong, accurate data entry skills.
• Previous experience with MS Excel and AS400.

Experience:

• Previous experience in a manufacturing/warehouse environment a plus.
• Previous powered pallet jack experience or other powered industrial truck experience.

Education/Training:

Experienced/certified as a Powered Industrial Equipment Operator or must become certified within a predetermined time frame.

Other Information:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed, as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.