Production Assistant

ofi is a global leader offering naturally good food & beverage ingredients and solutions. At the forefront of consumer trends, we provide manufacturers and retailers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is part of that delight. From plant to palate, we take care of the ingredients. We are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply. We add value through our unique manufacturing footprint and natural, delicious and nutritious products. Our fresh ideas help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices to create naturally healthy and delicious food & beverage products. Whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real.

Position Summary
Reporting to the Warehouse Manager, the Production Assistant will coordinate and expedite the flow of work between departments according to production schedule and compile reports on progress of work.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to work independently and possess the ability to work with computer programs like SAP and Microsoft Excel. Ideal candidate must be willing to walk and stand up to 4 hours per day and sit stationary at a desk for up to 4 hours per day. Occasionally push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds. Must be dependable, a team player and have good communication skills.

Position Responsibilities

• Print and close out process orders in SAP
• Assign process orders to forklift drivers
• Provide accurate PIC sheets to drivers for staging in packaging
• Create and print compliance labels for process orders in SAP
• Adjust process orders in SAP to equal requested quantities
• Check and verify orders in the packaging plan are being followed to specifications
• Closing out process orders in SAP/creating of outbound delivery
• Track daily packaging output.
• Manage the Stock Order program.
• Provide coverage for shipping clerk position.
• Provide coverage for packaging supervisor position.
• Coordinator and perform inventory cycle count program.
• Operate forklift to perform inventory activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalency
• 6 months - 1 year of experience desired
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• SAP experience preferred
• Ability to become forklift certified.
• Communicate effectively in written and verbal form