Warehouse Specialist (Thursday to Sunday Shift) presso Spot & Tango

Who We Are

Spot & Tango is an innovative pet health & wellness brand that delivers personalized meal plans on a subscription basis. Our recipes are developed by leading animal nutritionists, and are made with only real, human-grade ingredients... and nothing artificial! We have lofty goals (to make every dog in the country healthier, and every pet parent happier!) and we are looking for the right people to help us get there. This is an exciting opportunity to join a VC-backed, high-growth, e-commerce startup and have an outsized impact in an extremely fast-paced environment. Plus, you get to think about dogs all day!

Who You Are

We are looking for a motivated Warehouse Specialist to join our brand new state-of-the-art freeze drying facility in Allentown, PA! In this role, you will be directly responsible for safe operation of a forklift to unload, ship, inventory, and warehouse materials and/or finished products. This role requires strong attention to detail, communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills. Experience working with an ERP/ WMS system is highly preferred, with a focus on inventory management. 

Responsibilities:

• Complete accurate inventory cycle counts
• Enter inventory transactions into warehousing systems and maintain FIFO principles for all materials and  finished products
• Evaluate and investigate for any inventory discrepancies
• Monitor inventory throughout entire manufacturing process flow
• Track and monitor inventory movements between integrated WMS and ERP systems
• Count production WIP inventory items daily
• Count and track “Non-Inventory” items daily
• Responsible for reporting and following up on any observation that may impact associate safety and/or product Quality and Food Safety
• Perform inspections of forklifts and other lift equipment and report any deficiencies 
• Assist with warehouse tasks listed - receive, pick, load,  and correctly store  all inbound materials and outbound finished products
• Maintain required GMPs and sanitation levels
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements:

Must Have

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Six months work experience in warehousing operation using forklifts
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively 
• Able to operate a computer or tablet and utilize the basic standard desktop systems

Nice to Have

• 2+ years of experience operating forklift or other powered industrial equipment
• Experience using ERP/WMS tools (SAP, Oracle, Parity Factory)
• Experience in food manufacturing environment 
• Working knowledge of HACCP and GMPs 
• OSHA approved Forklift Certification

Physical Requirements

• Physical Demands: lifting and lowering up to 50 pounds, reaching, standing, walking, stooping, crawling, twisting, repetitive motions, working in high elevations (above 6 feet)
• Ability to work with allergens and chemicals that might be present in food environment 
• Ability to work in hot (60℉ to 100℉), cold (-20℉ to 60℉), noisy, dusty, and wet environmental working conditions
• Able to wear safety PPE (hard hat, body harness, face shield, steel-toed boots)
• Able to adhere to GMP requirements (hair/beard nets, uniforms, hygiene)