Warehouse I - Support

Overall Goal of Position:

This position is responsible for working in the Raw Goods or Finished Goods warehouse in support of Supply Chain, Production and/or Customer Service, at the direction of the warehouse Supervisor, and helping to make OurRecipe@SauerBrands.

Job Summary:
Primary focus is to support the Supply Chain and Production departments by receiving, sorting, moving and distributing material/product, and to support Customer Service by moving, packaging and shipping orders for customers.  Position reports to Warehouse Supervisor. 

Shift:  M-F Days

What Is In It For You

Our company acknowledges talented people are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits packages, and outstanding advancement opportunities. For this reason, we offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan that includes the following: 

• 401k
• Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage
• Vacation, Sick Days and Holidays
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee and Dependent Life Insurance
• Voluntary Disability Insurance
• Other Voluntary Insurance Options 
• Opportunity for advancement through our Pay for Skills program.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Raw Goods
  • Reads production schedule, work order, or requisition to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed
  • Fills requisitions, work orders, or requests for materials, tools, or other stock items and distributes items to production workers or assembly line
  • Conveys materials and items from Raw Goods to Production areas or to other designated areas
  • Sorts and places materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, color, or product code
  • Marks materials with identifying information
  • Records amounts of materials or items received or distributed
  • Weighs or counts items for distribution within plant to ensure conformance to company standards
  • Arranges materials in specified sequence for use by other workers
  • Uses computer, barcode scanner and/or other devices to record material transactions
  • Drives vehicle to transport stored items from warehouse to plant or to pick up items from several locations for shipment
  • Maintains inventory records on paper and/or in ERP system
• Finished Goods
  • Reads customer order, shipping order, or requisition to determine items to be moved, gathered, or packaged for distribution
  • Conveys product and items from production areas to storage or to other designated areas
  • Sorts and places materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, color, or product code
  • Assembles customer orders from stock and places orders on pallets or shelves, or conveys orders to packing station
  • Uses computer, barcode scanner and/or other devices to record material transactions
  • Compiles worksheets or tickets from customer specifications 
  • Drives vehicle to transport stored items from warehouse to plant or to pick up items from several locations for shipment
  • Prepares parcels for mailing
•  Culture Building
  • Support Warehouse Supervisor in any/all warehouse activities and programs necessary for developing the desired company culture
  • Support Our Recipe by demonstrating a positive, team-oriented and customer focused attitude 

 Performance Standards (the criteria that will be used to evaluate performance): 

• Safety
  • Wears PPE, attends safety meetings, shows a commitment to their personal safety as well as the safety of their peers
• Quality
  • Accurate and complete paperwork, no discipline issued for quality; sanitation/housekeeping up to company training standards
•  Initiative
  • Sees what needs to be done and does it w/o being asked; suggests/implements solutions to problems; embraces change to help increase productivity; accepts and implements new procedures as directed
• Attendance
  • Shows up on time, ready to work whole shift each day; accurate with breaks; minimal missed punches
•  Communication
  • Creates open channels of communication with all levels of team; expresses ideas clearly and concisely; keeps others well informed as needed; listens carefully to input and feedback
• Integrity
  • Demonstrates responsible and honest behavior in all roles, tasks and responsibilities; demonstrates understanding and respect for all people of all backgrounds
• Teamwork
  • Demonstrates positive working relationships with co-workers and effectively handles conflict situations; embraces new ideas and opinions and trusts fellow co-workers; seeks win-win solutions with co-workers
• Job Knowledge/Training
  • Has good knowledge of techniques, processes, procedures, services, equipment and materials required to perform the job; keeps current with all company required training courses
• Receiving Logs
  • Logs kept current/accurate and in compliance with accepted dept standards
  • Receivers delivered to Accounting and/or Supply Chain daily for reconciliation
• Shipping Logs
  • Logs kept current/accurate and in compliance with accepted dept standards
  • Logs delivered to Customer Service and Accounting daily for reconciliation
• Culture Building
  • Organizational Health KPIs
  • KPIs for OurRecipe
• What you do and how you act
  • Leadership and contribution to overall success of SBI
  • Personal Effectiveness-meeting timelines and productivity requirements (quantity and quality of work)
  • Personal interaction, communication and teamwork with internal and external parties, consistent with OurRecipe@SauerBrands  

What We Are Looking For:  

• Personal Characteristics
  • Professional demeanor
  • Entrepreneurial drive and the desire to “build a business”
  • Passionate, outgoing, energetic, and results oriented personality
  • Overall confidence in one abilities and comfortable communicating the facts
  • Smart, creative and inquisitive
  • Character and Integrity-Does the right thing even when no one is looking
  • Disciplined approach, and accountable for KPIs
  • No excuses mindset. Accountable and reliable
  • Dependable team player with positive attitude
  • Determination/Grit-Pursuit of Excellence
  • Passion for organization, and attention to details
  • Personal values that mesh with SBI values
• Performance History
  • Documented history of making improvements in assigned work area/responsibilities
  • Stellar references based on contributions and performance
• Demonstrated proficiency in the following areas
  • Tech savvy (ability to enter data and communicate on various platforms)
  • Ability to work and thrive under time constraints and juggle/prioritize responsibilities
  • Strong teamwork skills
  • Good verbal communication skills
  • Team oriented, collaborative, diplomatic, and flexible
  • Ability to quickly train & obtain forklift license
• Education & Experience:
  • High School diploma or GED required
  • 6 months to 1 year prior experience or training preferred
  • Equivalent combination of schooling and experience accepted
  • Valid drivers license required
  • Bilingual English/Spanish helpful but not required
• Other:
  • Based in San Luis Obispo, CA

Sauer Brands, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.