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Logistics Clerk (1st Shift)

Indiana Packers Corporation, Owensboro, KY, United States


Specialty Foods Group LLC Owensboro, KY

Specialty Foods Group, previously known as "Fields Packing Company", a division of Indiana Packers Corp, is a leading producer of premium-branded and private-label processed meats in the United States and proud to be the home of "Kentucky Legend" products. As Owensboro's "2020 Manufacturer of the Year" our dedicated employees have been producing hams, turkey, hot dogs, and lunch meats loved by millions of families across the country. We have called Owensboro, KY home for over 100 years. We believe that giving back to our employees and the community are equally important values to creating quality products.

Logistics Clerk
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Run reports from basis and key data into excel spreadsheets

Monitor basis to Ross & production to warehouse inventory transactions

Weekly count of finished goods & raw materials in shipping freezer

Run end of month – basis to ross comparisons

Troubleshoot problems with scanners – if cannot resolve report to IT

Run EDI transfers, monitor for errors, resolve issues, if cannot resolve report to corporate IT

Cycle count entire warehouse 2 times a month - physically verify pallet counts & locations in shipping room

Create excel spreadsheets as needed

Cross reference inbound shipments with receiving paper work, co-pack terminal,and basis to Ross

2 times a year – physical inventory, monitor progress, compare basis to basis before & after, compare to ross before & after

Handle physical product returns & credits according to Shipping, USDA, QA, and Food Safety procedures

Keep new side of shipping clean & ensure all boxes & pallets are in proper place

Label cross dock pallets & put on racks

Fill in for other areas as needed

Other duties may be assigned by the Supervisor

Physical Demands:

Occasional prolonged standing and walking

Must be able to lift up to 30 lbs. several times per shift

Occasional reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling & crouching

Manual dexterity & mobility required

PPE / Tools:

Steel toed boots & Bump cap

Other equipment or tools may be needed.

Work Environment:

Temperatures range from 26 to 32 degrees in shipping cooler

Temperatures are 0 degrees or less in the freezer

Work in a close proximity

Safety:

Expected to work continuously in a safe manner

Expected to encourage others to work continuously in a safe manner

Expected to report all unsafe conditions to appropriate parties

Expected to promote safety in all areas of the plant

Expected to maintain good housekeeping in all areas of the plant

Food Safety / Quality:

Adhere to all GMP's (Good Manufacturing Practices), such as good hand washing practices and adhering to the employee hygiene plan.

Follow all USDA guidelines

Report any issues regarding food safety or quality to supervision and/or quality assurance

Comply with client requirements when applicable

Other Requirements

Must be able to work flexible hours to include, up to 12 hours per day, depending upon the production season and some weekends.

Must be able to read, write and do basic math

Must be computer literate, operate PC

Must know or able to learn excel (a must) windows, outlook, word, access

Able to operate and receive license for order picker & walkie

Must not be afraid of heights – from 12 to 20 feet

Ability to see clearly at 20 feet or more

Ability to see clearly at 20 inches or less

Ability to see peripherally

Ability to adjust vision to brings objects into focus

Ability to withstand extreme cold

EOE, including Disability/Veteran
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