Mojave Foods Corporation, a subsidiary of McCormick & Company, Incorporated and nationwide manufacturer & distributor of Hispanic Consumer Products is seeking a Forklift Operator - 1st Shift located (in its Manufacturing Plant at 6200 E. Slauson Ave in Commerce, CA). This role will report to the MATERIALS MANAGEMENT MANAGER.

 

With more than $130 Million in annual sales, the Company manufactures, markets and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavorful products to the Hispanic Community – retail outlets, food manufacturers and foodservice businesses. Every day, Mojave Foods is a place where you can transform, collaborate, and contribute to progress.

Mojave Foods offers a wide variety of benefits, programs and services which address the needs of employees and their families.

POSITION OVERVIEW: 

Under general supervision, perform shipping, receiving, inventory management, and issuance of materials to support manufacturing and supply chain functions within a total task, team-based operating system.  The incumbent will learn and perform assignments depending on functional requirements across our distribution teams within the raw material team and distribution facility.  This role will contribute to the achievement of company initiatives in order to meet our safety, quality, process reliability, customer service, cost, and innovation goals.  Work in a safe and environmentally responsible manner, while operating, monitoring, and controlling equipment, systems and processes associated with inbound receipts, outbound orders, and internal customer support.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Operational Processes (Inventory Management/Shipping/Receiving)

Pick and stage a variety of material and container types for consumption (totes, supersacks, drums, boxes, bags, pails full and partial pallets). Replenish and locate inventory per current best practices (FIFO, consolidation, space utilization/capacity, and material restrictions (HAZMAT, flammable, Organics, temperature controlled)) Maintain compliance to safety and security functions including C-TPAT compliance, trailer dock lock/chock procedures, LOTO, BOS/department audits and rack inspection Ensure safe operation of PIT including daily pre-use inspection and appropriate licensing Maintain equipment performance through the understanding of operation/function and able to appropriately respond to abnormalities Maintain clean, orderly and tour-ready work area / 5S Resolve basic operational process abnormalities and service interruptions through effective decision making and escalation Work independently or with a team and utilize problem solving tools to determine root cause and counter-measures to eliminate losses and improve processes Develop training materials and work instructions including One Point Lessons/Job Aids Coach, mentor, and train other technicians Contribute expertise to cross-functional initiatives and projects Provide support throughout Mojave park warehouse facilities as necessary • Other duties as assigned

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:   

HS / GED 2-3 years warehousing and/or distribution experience  1-2 years food warehouse/distribution preferred.  Team-based work environment preferred.  SAP/WMS experience preferred. Basic Computer skills (critical) Basic Math Skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division – fractions/decimals) (critical) PIT experience – ability to obtain PIT license and operate PIT equipment / SPC (critical)

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  Understand regulatory requirements as related to product quality and internal environmental controls

 

McCormick and Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.