Work Order Processing Clerk - 3rd shift

Nichols Farms•Hanford, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for working with multiple departments to resolve any variances within inventory, ensuring that all work orders and transactions are accurate. Support the supervisor with managing work orders. This position will require multitasking and making last-minute changes to accommodate product SKUs. Safety Ability: Promote a "safety first" culture by following all safety rules (including Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space, Fall Protection and Hazard Communication). Quality Ability: Perform all duties in accordance with Quality and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) established company policies and procedures. Continuous Improvement: Responsible for active participation in continuous improvement teams and processes. Support and participate in Continuous Improvement teams and lean initiatives to improve our throughput of product.

Requirements

High school diploma desired.
Experience 1-2 years of production clerk experience in a manufacturing environment
Computer Skills: Proficiency in MS Office Suite – Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel.
Must have excellent time and project management skills.
Proficient in computer skills to include Word and Excel.
Knowledge of office equipment.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work with cross-functional teams and always be professional.
Must be responsible and dependable.
Be part of a positive, stable, and supportive environment.
Safety Awareness: Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
Leadership: Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisions. Ability to effectively build working relationships.
Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changes in the workplace. Capable of functioning in a fast-paced entrepreneurial setting.
Resource Management (People & Equipment): Ability to ensure proper usage of equipment, facilities, materials, and personnel.
Prioritization: Ability to quickly prioritize among numerous pressing tasks and manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as ability to make presentations.
Team Involvement: Works effectively with teams and work groups. Actively participates in problem-solving and interacts with teams to achieve team and organizational goals.
Continuous Improvement: Active participant in continuous improvement initiatives and goals. Seeks opportunities to improve self and processes.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on occasion.
Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as designated by the company.
Position requires standing, sitting, and walking on a regular basis for prolonged periods.
Near vision-ability to see details at close range.
Ability to continuously use trunk strength (abdominal and lower back) to support repeated bodily movement.

Nice To Haves

Preferably have experience with Sage/ ERP systems.
Preferably to have experience with creating work orders and managing variances.
Preferably have previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.
Forklift experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Maintain and ensure all Nichols Pistachio safety standards, policies and practices are followed.
Follow all GMP procedures and plant programs.
Understand and be involved in the process of work orders for each machine.
Develop strong and effective communication with the Lead Clerk.
Ensure team collaboration to close and cost all work orders.
Solves problems with variances and ingredients from Processing, Roasting and RTE 8.
Apply FIFO when creating bin reports for processing areas.
Ensure WIP (Work in Process) and Finished Goods are getting tagged correctly.
Create or modify work orders to accommodate products or machines.
Close and cost work orders when balanced and file them.
Work with production teams to resolve variances in work orders and inventory.
Report any inventory discrepancies to the Inventory Department for a proper resolution.
Monitor and follow daily schedules for all departments. If any questions arise, work with the Scheduling team to resolve the issue.
Research duplicate bins and work with team members to correct the bin numbers.
Work with Quality Control to move bins to the correct status before generating bin reports.
Train employees to exercise the correct processes; follow up with leadership if frontline teams need re-training.
Create interdepartmental collaboration.
Maintain a clean and organized workstation.
Maintaining good documentation records and replying in a timely manner.
Optimize time and familiarize yourself with department needs.
Perform other duties as assigned according to company needs.