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Gehl Foods, LLC is one of America’s fastest growing food and beverage manufacturing companies. Since our founding in the late 1800s, we have enjoyed a reputation of quality, safety and innovation. We stand by and lead through our core values of safety, quality, communication, respect, teamwork and continuous improvement. Today, we develop ready-to-serve aseptic products (like nacho cheese and nutritional shakes), locking in freshness, without refrigeration or compromising taste. As an industry leader, we pride ourselves in offering custom, creative aseptic solutions to some of the world’s biggest companies and divisions including foodservice, retail private brands and contract manufactured brands.

With our continued success and rapid growth, Gehl Food & Beverage is looking for qualified individuals to join us on our journey to becoming a global leader in the aseptic food and beverage industry. If you are looking for a chance to take your skills and experience to the next level, and the opportunity to impact our business, then feed your future as part of the Gehl Foods Team. To learn more about us visit, https://www.gehlfoodandbeverage.com/

Why is Gehl Food & Beverage the place for you?

Competitive wages, including participation in bonus programs for all team members
Shift premiums on 2nd & 3rd shifts
Great benefits from health, dental and vision to 401(k) with match, tuition assistance and so much more!
Company paid STD/LTD/life insurance
Generous PTO plan and paid holidays (up to 13 days PTO and 9 holidays your first year!)
Uniforms provided and annual safety shoe & glasses programs
Opportunities to grow with and in the company
127 years of history!

Warehouse Operator

Department:	Distribution
Office:	Gehl Southeast
Location:	Walterboro, SC
Shift:	1st Shift

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Position Overview

The Warehouse Operator is responsible for safely operating a forklift/reach truck to manage inventory and inbound/outbound shipments in fast-paced environment. Daily tasks may include partial pallet picking of finished goods, unloading inbound ingredients and packaging materials, pallets and other supplies, and transferring materials and finished goods between facilities. This role requires a focus on Safety and Quality, strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to multi-task. Organization, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize are also critical to success in the role.

Job Responsibilities

Accurately process customer orders in the Partial Pallet area. Pick, pack and wrap finished goods to order specification. Ensure all related documentation is accurate for order processing.
Unload, validate, and inspect ingredients, packaging materials, pallets, and other materials from suppliers
Put away and assist with picking materials from various warehouse storage locations to support our production needs
Hold the responsibility for FIFO/FEFO inventory rotation of ingredients, finished goods and materials
Unload and load various finished goods to ship to our customers and other warehouse locations
Process all necessary paperwork for material and finished good movements
Ensure all materials and finished goods meet our quality and documentation expectations
Support proper inventory rotation
Support team members in Operations, FSQ, R&D, and other areas of Gehl Foods in a timely and professional manner
Work with personnel from external trucking companies, warehouses, and other business partners
Consistently ship what is needed on time to deliver to our internal and external customers
Ability to use handheld scanners, Ross ERP system, and other technology critical for this role
Store and pick finished good pallets in the AS/RS system
Perform warehouse sanitation and organization work as required
Assist with Shipping & Receiving duties where needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Forklift/Reach Truck experience
Ability to support warehouse functions in a dynamic manufacturing environment
Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to use various computer systems, including Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, Warehouse and Inventory systems, etc.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations by promoting and maintaining an inclusive work environment and culture that is respectful and accepting of diversity.

Preferred Qualifications???????

Previous experience operating a forklift in a manufacturing and/or distribution environment
Past experience using an AS/RS storage system
Experience working in Food & Beverage or other regulated industry with high- quality standards
Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principals

Equipment Operated: Forklifts and other material handling equipment, personal computers and software systems.

Physical Activity:

Regularly: Lift/Carry, Push/Pull, Squat/Bend/Kneel, Sit, Stand, and Walk/Move About

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All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Gehl Food & Beverage is committed to providing equal employment opportunity (EEO) to applicants and employees. The Company seeks and selects the best qualified candidate when openings arise. The Company does not discriminate against or give preference to any person because of race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability, ancestry, genetic information, pregnancy, sexual orientation, military or veteran’s status, marital status, arrest or conviction record, or any other discriminatory basis prohibited by state, federal and local law.

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