Description

We’re starting a new chapter in our journey as Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream, now part of Froneri. Having nearly 100 years of winning experience in the U.S with a robust portfolio of powerhouse brands that consumers know and love, and the backing of a global pure-play ice cream organization, we’re poised to accelerate growth.

Headquartered in the Bay area, a hub for up and coming food trends, we focus on both the future and the present. In both our offices and our factories, we are determined to overcome obstacles, learn from failure, and raise our game. With a renewed focus on frozen treats, our tight-knit team of ambitious innovators are fully immersed in the business and encouraged to flex and make decisions quickly. We are committed to pursuing every great idea, and delivering the best ice cream experience to our consumers, when are where they want it.

Unleash your potential at Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream and discover what a sweet career has in store for you.

MAJOR DUTIES,RESPONSIBILITIES and EXPECTATIONS:

Position Responsibilities:

This is a frozen warehouse position that entails physical labor in a 0 degree loading dock and -20 degree warehouse environment. All employees have safety as the highest priority while maintaining productivity standards as well as order accuracy at rates specified by the leadership team. Employees will primarily work in High Reach Powered Industrial Truck positions as well as Inventory Support and Battery Room Operations.

 Performance Tracking:

• Motivated to work in a strong customer service required environment, incented by team goals made up of: Safety, Quality, Productivity, Customer service and Improved Processes.
• Comfortable working at heights and operating a scissor lift.
• Comply and monitor all GMPs and Safety regulations.
• Maintain good housekeeping in all areas of the RDC.
  Demonstrate initiative and be self-motivated.
• Participate and lead NCE LEAN Activities.
• Implement and Maintain NCE functional systems within RDC.
• Ability to problem solve through use of Go-See-Think-Do and DMAIC projects
• Must be willing to become Expert Trainer Certified and SME for capability building within teams.High Reach Power Industrial Trucks
• Flexible to be cross functional with other warehouse job functions including Route Pick, Palletizing, Route loader, Hand Picker, Full Pallet Pick, Full Pallet Loader and Replenishing.
• Must be able to maintain target pallet and piece movement targets as per the Key Performance Indicators (KPI's) set for the operation.
• Proven skill in safely maneuvering all types of material handling equipment and powered industrial trucks.
• Must fully know and understand the theory of Box Utility.
• Ability to master all aspects of the on board computer software (RF) in High Reach Forklifts.Battery Room Operation
• Must be capable of tracking and rotating equipment in the battery room.
• Must be able to troubleshoot minor equipment issues before involving maintenance.
• Must wear all applicable PPE in assigned functions as well as knowledgeable in cleaning material spills as it may relate to batteries and equipment.Inventory Operation
• Must be able to problem solve and investigate inventory discrepancies.
• Must be able to locate pallets, logically and physically.
• Must be familiar with cycle counting process and resolution of any discovered discrepancies.
• Have ability to fully comprehend the IMREX inventory management system and Hyperion Database system.

Required Experience:

• Must have good verbal and written and honest communication skills
• Must have good math and problem solving skills.
• Must be able to work in a team environment and handle multiple task
• Must be computer literate.
• Willingness to work nights, weekend, overtime, holidays as scheduled
• Ability to perform in an extreme cold environment
• Hold multiple forklift certifications

Competencies/Skills/Knowledge:

• Adaptable - Adjust approach to match varied task requirements; Adjust behavior to others’ styles; Change priorities to meet changing demands; adjust quickly to new responsibilities and tasks. Must be able to work in fast paced environments

• Building and Leading a Successful Team - Develop structure; Facilitate goal accomplishment; Involve others; Inform others on team; Model commitment. This dimension addresses the ability to lead others through influence, motivation and delegation while enhancing an “I can make a difference” Nestle Leadership Principles based culture. The leader understands how to make the best decision and gain buy in from the team, with the main focus on improvement and taking the team to the next level.
• Coaching - Helping employees develop their knowledge and skills; providing timely feedback, guidance, and training to help them reach goals.
• Communication - Organize the communication; Maintain audience attention; Adjust to the audience; Ensure understanding; Adhere to accepted standards; Comprehend communication from others. The key skills in this area are group facilitation, information sharing, ability to facilitate groups in conflict, listening, writing communication, and the use of key principles
• Information Monitoring - Identify monitoring needs; Develop monitoring systems; Implement tracing systems; Review data
• Planning and Organization - prioritize activities and assignments; Determine tasks and resources; Schedule appropriate amounts of time for completing work; Leverage resources. The key focus of this dimension is the ability to plan.       To see what needs to be accomplished, to organize for execution and the delivery of results utilizing personal time well to maximize follow through

Physical Requirements

• Seeing General
• Hearing/Listening
• Clear Speech-Simple
• TouchingHand
• Finger
• SmellingSmoke
• Cleanliness
• Lifting50 lbs.
• Carrying15 lbs.
• Bending
• FlexibilityUpper Body
• Lower Body
• Standing

Mental Requirements

• Reading-Simple
• Writing-Simple
• Math Skills
• Judgement

Equipment

• Calculator
• Pencil
• Marker
• Clipboard
• Box Cutter

Work Environment

• Works With Others
• Work Around Others
• Verbal Contact With Others
• Face-To-Face Contact
• Shift Work
• Extended Day
• Inside
• Outside
• Extreme Cold
• Noise
• Mechanical Equipment
• Moving Objects

Stress Factors:

• Repetition
• Hazards
• Boredom

 Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream Inc. is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and looking for diversity in qualified candidates for employment.