Receiving Lead

Job Description

Job Description

About the Company

The Sugar Foods is a privately owned company with production facilities in Georgia, California, and Mexico. Our products are sold and distributed throughout the U.S. and Canada. Sugar Foods manufactures and packages croutons, tortilla chips, crispy toppings, as well as cheese-based toppings. Additionally, Sugar Foods packages a variety of items including sugar, sweeteners, powdered creamer, and dried fruits and nuts.

The Sugar Foods Way

At Sugar Foods, the Customer is King, and our team is our Family. The vision of Sugar Foods is for our products to be on every plate and in every cup. We continue to grow our business and adapt to changing business conditions in order to consistently provide value to our customers, our associates, and our community, by adhering to high standards of quality and safety and always acting in a respectful and responsible manner.

Responsible for ensuring safety in the plant. Identifies unsafe conditions / acts and takes an active part in implementing corrective action.

Ensures completion of all safety training. Monitors building security / safety and works in a safe manner.

1. Leads by example by demonstrating superior interperaonal skills and the desire to build a team to excel.

2. Unloading freight and handling production transfers using RF and Material Handling Equipment.

3. Completing receiving documents, transfer forms, pallet exchange forms and BOLs.

4. Ensures that inventory changes are properly handled.

5. Accessing computer for material status and filling out forklift inspection report.

6. Driving propane or battery operated forklifts to load / unload trailers, stocking and pulling orders.

7. Properly rotating raw and packaging materials upon receipt and when returning to storage after use.

8. Wrapping and preparing finished goods for shipping and assists with UPS / labeling duties.

9. Ensures efficient use of resources to maximize labor savings.

10. Demonstrates ownership of warehouse inventory (includes preparation for physical inventory).

11. Ensures full compliance of GMP’s, housekeeping and floor organization.

12. Obtain proper material for repacking product, report product as assigned.

13. Wears / maintains all required safety equipment (Proper Protective Equipment)

• Adheres to company policies, procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, Code of Safe Practices, Standard Operating Procedures and Lockout / Tagout / Blockout Procedures.
• Maintains a quality-oriented attitude in the workplace.
• Listens to and objectively considers ideas and suggestions from others.
• Respects workers in actions, words and deeds.
• Other warehouse duties as directed by Team Leader, including training and conduction safety meetings.

Qualification and Experience :

1. Ability to read and write English.

2. Ability to perform simple math (add, subtract, divide and multiply using a calculator).

3. Must be able to work effectively with others.

4. 1-2 years previous forklift driving experience.

5. Ability to use hand carts / pallet jacks (electric and manual).

6. Knowledge of pallet tie and high.

7. 1-2 years of previous Management experience.

8. Must adhere to Sugar Foods Corporation Rules, Regulations and Guidelines.

Physical Demands & Work Environment :

1. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

2. Must be able to sit, stand and walk for a prolonged period of time.

3. Must be able to handle a fast-paced work environment.

U.S. Employment : If you have any difficulty using our on-line system, you may use the alternative method described below to contact someone about your interest in employment at Sugar Foods Corporation. Please reference this statement and job reference you are applying for when contacting us. Tel : 678-952-7051.

Sugar Foods Corporation is an E-Verify Company and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in job applicant procedures. "Equal Opportunity Employer : Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation"