Order Picker
Monday- Thursday: 6:00am-4:30pm
About Beech-Nut Nutrition Company…
We are one of America’s leading companies providing nutritious, safe, wholesome foods for babies using real ingredients, gently cooked, with non-GMO, Natural or organic ingredients in almost all our products.
Our work is organized around our mission To delight Consumers through honest goodness in every bite. We care deeply about others, the planet, and are empowered to make a difference. We expect, reward and celebrate strong performance.
Our Values…
Our ambition to grow is underpinned by our four core values Create wow, Everyone Hero, Nourish others, & Take Responsibility. Our values help us navigate the ever-changing environment in which we operate and ensure we innovate to meet customer needs.
Create wow ~ Everyone Hero ~ Nourish others ~ Take responsibility
If this sounds like a place you want to invest your time, keep reading!
About the Role…
As an Order Picker, you will report directly to the Shipping Supervisor and will be responsible for the creation of orders for shipment direct to customers. You will work closely with the shipping department and other warehouse material handlers to move finished product throughout the process. This is a first shift position. Hours are estimated to be Monday - Thursday 6:00 am – 4:30 pm.
This position is a union position and after completing a 60-day probationary period, must join to become a member of the Baker’s Confectionary Tobacco Grain Milling (BCTGM) Union, Local 53.
Our Commitment to Safety…
At Beech-Nut we are committed to a strong safety program that protects its staff, its property, and the babies & toddlers we feed. Associates at every level, including management, are responsible and accountable for the company’s overall safety initiatives. Complete and active participation by everyone, every day, in every job is necessary for the safety among all workers on the job site as well as the babies we feed. Management supports participation in the program by all Associates and provides proper equipment, training and procedures. Associates are responsible for following all procedures, working safely, and, wherever possible, improving safety measures. At Beech-Nut, everyone is encouraged to speak up and voice their ideas for improvement or concerns. An injury and accident-free workplace is our goal. Safe, nutritious food is what we do.
About the Work Environment…
This position is located at the Amsterdam, New York LEED® certified production facility. The candidate will also be required to work in a food manufacturing environment that requires hairnet, beard cover, safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes and uniform. Restrictions include wearing of jewelry, nail polish and acrylic nails. Other personal protection equipment may be required for certain tasks.
What You’ll Do…
- Safely operate equipment (sit down/stand up forklift, pallet jack, etc.) to accomplish job tasks and performs equipment inspections prior to use
- Must be able to lift up to 50lbs individually.
- Operate power equipment, such as pallet jacks to assemble customer orders with accuracy
- Move product throughout vertical racking and flow racking, shrink wrapping pallets and loading trucks
- Use scanning equipment or complete manual entries to ensure accurate and timely tracking of inventory. This includes processing accurate incoming receipts and outgoing shipments.
- Keep warehouse clean and organized to ensure a safe work environment
- Assist in cycle counts and physical inventories
- Support general housekeeping and sanitation within the work area
- Ship and label small parcel shipments for daily pick up by FedEx/UPS
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Who You Are…
- You are able to set clearly defined objectives, establish priorities, plan activities and projects, and manage your time effectively. You monitor your progress against deadlines and milestones.
- You have excellent listening, communication and interpersonal skills.
- You have exceptional problem-solving skills.
- You are committed to making food safe for babies and toddlers.
What You’ll Need…
- High School Diploma or GED required
- Basic computer skills required (ex. typing)
- Ability to read and write in English language required
- Experience in light industrial or warehousing preferred.
- Previous material handling equipment (forklift) experience a plus
- Experience using warehouse systems (ex. SAP, Oracle)
- Experience with RF guns or Voice Pick
- Experience using manufacturing operation systems (ex. HMI, Tabware)
What’s in it for you? Compensation, Benefits & More…
At Beech-Nut, we are devoted to creating an inclusive culture where our team members are professionally challenged and cared for personally. As a member of the team, you will have access to opportunities for professional development and training, access to our on-site amenities as well as fair compensation, benefits and many more perks! We are proud to offer our associates the following:
Rate of Pay: $22.75 per hour, overtime calculated daily, pay is weekly.
Benefits : As a union position with the BCTGM – Local 53, this position gives you access to a comprehensive union-benefit package (enrollment is mandatory) that includes medical, vision and prescription coverage for you and your dependents; Union pension plan, Beech-Nut provides dental coverage and access to participate in 401(k) retirement benefits. As a team member, you’ll have access to paid holidays & paid floating holiday, New York State paid sick time and paid vacation after the first year (starting with one week) and opportunity to earn up to a maximum of six weeks after twenty-five years of service!
Professional Development:
- Access to robust on-the-job (OTJ) training programs
- New! Access to the Nourish Others Learning Lab with computer stations for online learning (LMS)
More Perks!
- Opportunities to volunteer and support the local community
- Generous maternity/paternity benefits
- Baby food coupon program until your child’s 2nd birthday
- Service awards
- Perfect attendance incentive program
- Company-provided uniforms & PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
- Safety shoe reimbursement
Amenities:
- On-site fitness center
- On-site café
- On-site Company Store
- A private on-site Mother’s Room to support nursing mothers and pumping needs at work
What it is like to live in upstate New York…
We are about 30 minutes northwest of Albany, the NY state capital, and 40 minutes southwest of Saratoga Springs. We are near major cultural events, outside recreation and places to have fun throughout the year. From watching the New York City Ballet or listening to Brad Paisley, Cardi B, Dave Matthews Band, Goo Goo Dolls, Willie Nelson, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Santana, or Tedeschi Trucks Band at Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC), boating on beautiful Lake George, hiking the famous trails of the Adirondacks, or skiing at Lake Placid, you will find there is plenty to keep you, and/or, your family busy. And, if you are looking for the occasional big city attraction, it is a short drive to Boston, Montreal, and New York City.
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
To all agencies: All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Beech-Nut via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Beech-Nut, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Beech-Nut for this position and a valid agreement is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the Beech-Nut Nutrition agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.