Ice Cream Warehouse/Forklift Operator - Ben & Jerrys ( Waterbury VT)

About the position

The Warehouse / Forklift Operator position at Ben & Jerry's involves supporting the ice cream production process in the Waterbury, VT facility. The role focuses on safely operating forklifts and other machinery to ensure the efficient loading, unloading, and distribution of materials while adhering to safety and quality standards. This full-time position offers opportunities for career advancement and comes with a comprehensive benefits package effective from the first day of hire.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, and Powered Industrial Trucks (PITs) in various warehouse environments.
• Utilize Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) system to receive, issue, and ship materials.
• Perform cycle counts for inventory verification.
• Ship and receive packages and distribute them to appropriate locations.
• Operate packaging machinery and palletization systems in compliance with finished product specifications.
• Comply with all Safety and Good Manufacturing Processes (GMP) guidelines.
• Maintain work area in a neat, orderly, and clean manner.

Requirements

• Previous experience operating forklifts / Powered Industrial Trucks is a plus.
• Basic understanding of inventory management systems and associated processes.
• Basic computer skills and basic math and English skills.
• Knowledge of Safety practices such as the use of PPE and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent work in cold climate freezer storage center (0-20 degrees F).

Nice-to-haves

• Previous experience using SAP / EWM is a plus.
• Knowledge of GMPs sufficient to perform tasks in manufacturing areas.
• Knowledge of quality specifications sufficient to identify concerns with raw materials, finished product, packaging, wrap, and pallets.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• 401K
• Profit sharing
• Tuition/Fitness reimbursement
• Paid leaves
• Quarterly Bonus payouts
• FREE pints of ice cream daily
• Vermont Attractions Discounts
• Patagonia & PrAna Partnership discounts
• Uniforms and PPE provided by the company