Merchandise Planner - Produce jobs in Lexington, KY

Primary Responsibilities:

• Must ensure proper hygiene and cleanliness to meet Food Safety requirements.
• Must follow Company rules and regulations including Food Safety requirements, and Health & Safety policies.
• Must support the Food Safety Culture at the site.
• Move product within warehouse and trailers using a stand-up forklift.
• Handle and maintain the flow of inventory in the warehouse.
• Operate barcode scanner.
• Perform basic tag and paperwork functions with high accuracy to ensure integrity of pallet movement and food safety traceability.
• Ensure all equipment and work areas are maintained in a clean, safe and orderly fashion.
• Report any product quality issues immediately to the supervisor.
• Properly select / load / inspect / sort product per supervisors’ instructions / guidance.
• Assist in general clean-up of the warehouse throughout the day.
• Report to the supervisor when an inventory rack, piece of equipment, or anything else that may pose a safety risk to employees working in that area.
• Ensure safe/proper operation of equipment per company.
• Complete equipment checklists to ensure proper condition of equipment.

Education/Background Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Forklift license required and related work experience.
• Previous experience working with produce or in a warehouse environment preferred.

Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Ability to learn and retain a wealth of product and customer knowledge.
• Ability to make critical decisions quickly and repeatedly.
• Manual dexterity: ability to work with hands for the entire shift.
• Ability to use a scan gun and calculator.
• Basic arithmetic and math (counting) skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Good communication skills.
• Must be able to stand/walk for an extended amount of time.

• Team player with positive work attitude.
• Ability to take continuous direction.
• Ability to make changes as needed without advance notice.
• Flexible hours during high production season.

Working Conditions:

• Work in a refrigerated warehouse.
• Must be capable of lifting up to 30 lbs.
• Physical movement required: lifting, twisting, stacking bending, squatting reaching required daily.