SAM Nutrition is the largest U.S. importer and distributor of ingredients used to feed and nourish animals, humans, and plants. Our company is vital to the safety and supply of the food we eat every day. We wrote the book on the procurement and transportation safety of imported ingredients for the industry. Our global infrastructure includes sourcing from twenty countries; offices in India and ... China; seven distribution centers, and four customer service offices in the U.S.
We are a very fast-growing company that prides ourselves on the way we treat our customers and employees. In fact, our company tag line is “Your Ingredient Supplier With Family Values.” While we must have competent and accountable people to be successful, we believe in treating all people with kindness, respect, compassion, and empathy.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Checking for damaged goods
• Staying aware of possible hazards
• Maintaining/repairing forklift and other equipment
• Recording data about the products they are moving
• Comply with SAM Nutrition’s internal food safety policies, as well as Responsible Importer Guidelines.
• Comply with Food Safety Plan set forth by state, federal, and 3rd party (HACCP, FAMI-QS, SF/SF etc.) guidelines.
• Unload materials and merchandise from incoming vehicles and stack them to assigned places.
• Locate and move stock of products to pallets or crates for storage or shipment.
• Identify damages and report shortages or quality deficiencies.
• Inspect machinery to determine the need for repairs and guarantee safety by performing regular maintenance
• Keep updated records of inventory and activity logs
• Comply with company policies and legal guidelines
• Help maintain a safe and orderly environment of the facilities
• Maintains warehouse staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.
• Maintains warehouse staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Skills and Qualifications:
Proven Experience as Forklift Operator, Attention to Detail, Familiarity with Industrial Equipment, Excellent Physical Condition, Ability to Lift 50lbs, Valid Forklift Certification, Food/Feed Safety, Inventory Control, Reporting Skills, Analyzing Information , Equipment Maintenance, Judgment
