Job description

Warehouse Coordinator

Department: Warehouse
Classification: Full-time, Hourly
Reports To: Shipping Supervisor

ALL ABOUT LAKE CHAMPLAIN CHOCOLATES
Born from a dare to do better, we at Lake Champlain Chocolates are driven by our passion to change the world one delicious piece of chocolate at a time. Since the first truffles we made in 1983 to our Five Star Bars® rolling off the line today, our goal has always been about combining creativity and craftsmanship, while sourcing only the best ingredients to create premium chocolate that is truly unforgettable. We infuse passion, integrity, and an unrivaled commitment to community in everything we do to make the world a better and more joyful place. Every employee’s contributions make our company what it is today: a warm, welcoming, inclusive and successful certified B Corporation® committed to being a force for social and environmental good. We are committed to making a positive impact on our local and global communities through the choices we make sourcing materials and while operating our facilities and stores. Our community of employees work hard, care about each other, care about the integrity of our products, and share a passion for delicious confections.

POSITION PURPOSE – WHAT YOU WILL DO
As Warehouse Coordinator with Lake Champlain Chocolates, you’ll be responsible for moving inventory and restocking finished goods. An important element of this process includes recording product locations & updating our system when product moves.

THE WHEN AND WHERE
You will be guaranteed 40 hours each week in our clean, vibrant factory space in Williston, Vermont. Overtime and some weekend hours may be required during our peak seasons. We value your health & wellness, so we offer many programs to keep employees healthy & engaged & recognize them for the important work that they do.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES AND CONTRIBUTIONS

• Performs daily operation and safety check of LCC equipment (pallet jack, forklift) at the beginning of each shift and completes proper paperwork.
• Ensures that established policies, regulations, & safety procedures are followed. Follows all safety guidelines for equipment.
• Receives finished and WIP product from packaging and factory. Verifies counts and puts away onto racking with the forklift.
• Assigns locations of pallets in racking system and keeps system software updated.
• Follows product rotation procedures when replenishing finished goods (first in, first out).
• Communicates any shortage or stock outs to manager.
• Communicates any quality issues to receiving manager or quality assurance representative.
• Loads and unloads trucks using appropriate equipment. Assists receiving by unloading and verifying goods and paperwork.
• Informs receiving manager of incidences, process and equipment problems, or mechanical issues with company equipment.
• Maintains thorough knowledge of all processes and equipment.
• Maintains a valid Vermont driver’s license.
• Ensures paperwork & systems transactions are completed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Communicates in an effective manner by utilizing accepted business practices in a courteous and professional manner to provide timely and accurate responses and service-oriented offers of assistance.
• Receives and maintains certification to operate electric pallet jack and forklift.
• Assists with monthly inventory counts.
• Ensures that work area is clean, secure, and well maintained.
• Performs other duties and assignments as directed by management. Assists other departments as needed.
• Maintains basic knowledge of computer software and equipment including Syspro and Easy Label.

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SUCCESS FACTORS FOR THIS ROLE

• Material movement functions are performed in a timely productive way and are in accordance with Company policies, procedures, and quality standards.
• Good communication and effective working relations exist with Managers and other workers.
• Product location movement and system transactions are completed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Management is appropriately informed of area activities and significant problems.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Must be able to work at a desk and use all job-related computer hardware and software.
• Must be able to exert up to 50 lbs. of force occasionally, 30 lbs. frequently, and 10 lbs. constantly.
• Understand that worker and food safety is the responsibility of every employee and always work in a safe manner.
• Exemplify company values and look for ways to reduce, reuse and recycle.
• Strive to continually improve our processes and reduce our environmental impact.
• Be positive, cooperative, and professional with all employees, consumers, and vendors.
• Ability to follow directions and ask clarifying questions when unclear in order to master your role.

WHAT LCC OFFERS – OUR CULTURE

• An inclusive workplace where diversity is championed
• Excellent health, dental, vision and 401K plans
• Ample paid time off
• Competitive compensation with eligibility for annual pay increases
• Wellness benefits such as chair massages, monthly healthy snacks, and recognition lotto
• An abundance of free chocolates, daily

As a community, we expect and encourage our employees to make positive contributions to the Lake Champlain Chocolates’ culture by aligning personal behaviors with the company’s vision, mission, and core values. We consistently AMAZE our customers; VALUE and encourage team member excellence and well-being; CARE for our community and environment; and
GROW through innovative leadership, planning and execution. We respect individual initiative and creativity, demand attention to detail, and strive for the highest measures of quality in all that we do. It is through dedication to this vision that Lake
Champlain Chocolates can become the gold standard of gourmet chocolate.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• High School graduate or equivalent; a clean driving record, maintains a valid Vermont driver’s license.

PLUSSES:

• Fork Lift certification

KEY SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must become familiar with and follow all company and handbook policies and procedures.
• Enthusiastic, pleasant, and positive personality.
• Honest with a high degree of integrity and able to use tact and maintain information confidentiality.
• Able to give, receive, and act on feedback.
• Able to work well with and support others and to build and maintain positive employee relations.
• Well-organized, accurate, and strong attention to detail.
• Effective speaking, presentation, and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in copier, fax, computer, telephone, and other basic office equipment.

In accordance with the American with Disabilities act, requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The organization maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work Location: In person

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