Nichols Farms is one of the top processors of pistachios in the United States. For more than two decades, Nichols Farms has maintained superior quality and exceptional service in supplying pistachio and almond products to major retail and wholesale clients domestically and internationally. Nichols Farms maintains a state-of-the-art processing facility at their corporate headquarters in Hanford, California, employing over 350 employees. Join the Nichols Farms Team in their objective of continued growth. Nichols Farms possesses a strong employee-oriented environment dedicated to training and growth of team members.

The Nichols Farms Mission and Vision supports a culture of striving for mutual success of our employees, suppliers and customers through operational excellence and educational development.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Shipping and Receiving / Warehouse department is a fast-paced environment. The Lead influences other team members to ensure finished products are loaded into freight, warehouse storage, or designated areas in a safe and proper manner.

The Shipping / Receiving / Warehouse department works closely with the RTE department to transfer finished products into designated locations, including Processing, Roasting/WIP, and other departments. The department also works directly with truck drivers and complies with all Nichols Farms Security, Visitor, and Business policies. The Shipping department represents the final stage before product shipment and requires close attention to final preparation to ensure excellent quality standards.

The Shipping / Receiving / Warehouse Lead assists the Shipping & Receiving / Warehouse Supervisor by supporting workflow, monitoring operations, and ensuring shipment security.

Safety Ability:

Promote a "safety first" culture by following all safety rules, including Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space, Fall Protection, and Hazard Communication. Report all near misses, injuries, and incidents to the Shift Supervisor, Production Supervisor, or Leads.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Shipping/Receiving/Warehouse Lead

Document and communicate information and provide pass-downs to Supervisors and the Department Director.
Assist the Supervisor with scheduling assignments for team members.
Perform and guide team members in general housekeeping within the warehouse.
Coach and train new and existing employees.
Conduct plant security checks and provide related training as required.
Train and provide assistance at the scale house for inbound and outbound traffic and freight.
Follow and comply with established procedures related to quality, sanitation, and safe work practices.
Create pick tickets, Bills of Lading (BOLs), and related documents in X3.
Provide department status updates on shipments and orders.
Validate orders at the end of the month.
Load trucks; stock the warehouse floor; and maintain returned products, pallets, and shelving.
Maintain pallet stability by properly stacking and shrink-wrapping products as needed.
Prepare goods for shipment into freight or designated locations.
Pick and audit orders using order sheets to build loads for transport, bulk, or route trucks.
Complete daily forklift inspection reports and maintain records onsite.
Ensure timely scanning and uploading of information.
Report any product discrepancies to the Supervisor or Department Director.
Examine and inspect containers, materials, and products to ensure packaging specifications are met.
Assist with or coordinate the fumigation process.
Evaluate designated team members and maintain performance documentation.
Track, log, and distribute packages and mail throughout the plant.
Assist and/or coach team members with Cycle Counting and Physical Inventory.
Perform other duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum of two years of experience in a food manufacturing and warehouse/shipping/receiving environment.
Proficient computer skills, including the ability to use organizational computer systems and email platforms.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of personnel and company information.
Ability to operate industrial equipment such as forklifts, scissor lifts, yard dogs, electronic pallet jacks, and boom lifts.
Bilingual with the ability to read and write English preferred.
Ability to work any day and/or shift, including weekends and holidays, as assigned.

JOB COMPETENCIES:

Leadership: Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and make sound decisions.
Resource Management (People & Equipment): Ability to obtain and appropriately utilize equipment, facilities, materials, and personnel.
Prioritization: Ability to quickly prioritize tasks and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly.
Interpersonal Skills: Ability to effectively build and maintain working relationships.
Team Involvement: Works effectively with teams and work groups; actively participates in problem-solving and collaborates to achieve departmental and organizational goals.
Detail-Oriented: Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
Continuous Improvement: Actively participates in continuous improvement initiatives and seeks opportunities to improve processes and personal performance.
Problem Solving: Ability to identify problems, analyze information, evaluate options, and implement solutions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS and WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, and stand for periods of time at workstation, climb stairs, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception. Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as designated by the company. Primary work environment will be within a warehouse and plant manufacturing setting, with some office-based administrative duties. Some work may include being inside the plant manufacturing environment which may include high levels of noise.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.

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