Warehouse Associate (Forklift Driver)

West Liberty Foods, headquartered in West Liberty, Iowa is a recognized leader in the food industry and one of North America’s top protein processors. Simply put, we are a food company who manufacturers a wide variety of turkey, ham, chicken, and beef products that can be found in well-known grocery stores and top restaurants nationwide. We are the “The Surprisingly Big Company” and employ over 2,100 people across our four facilities and offices in Iowa, Illinois, and Utah.

In a fast-paced production, team environment, the receiving tech will maintain a safe environment-compliant with all company standards. The Warehouse Associate is responsible for proper receiving and movement of raw products/supplies to assist in the production process.

• Unload and/or load trailers, storing product in appropriate storage areas, and deliver or route materials to departments, using work devices, such as hand truck, conveyor, or sorting bins.
• Record shipment data, such as weight, charges, space availability, and damages and discrepancies, for reporting, accounting, and recordkeeping purposes.
• Confer and correspond with establishment representatives to rectify problems, such as damages, shortages, and nonconformance to specifications.
• Maintain appropriate documentation on shipments.
• Maintain dock times and scheduling of dock doors.
• Complete all bill of lading for outbound shipments and update system with correct information to allow for carrier payment.
• Balance loader documentation with shipping order.
• Manifest shipping orders, billing and inventory control.
• Alert Supervisor of discrepancies if they arise.
• Resolve paperwork discrepancies with receiving people or Supervisor as needed.
• Check production work orders.
• Adhere to disciplined inventory control procedures.
• Balance team and individual responsibilities.
• Understand all of the paperwork flow in receiving/shipping for both inbound and outbound shipping.
• Adhere to food safety procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Must have basic computer operational skills.
• Previous experience working in production/manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Previous experience working in an operator role is preferred.
• Ability to perform basic math.
• Must be able to become powered industrial truck and forklift certified.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to problem solve.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment.
• Must be able to work extended hours and weekends if needed.