Warehouse Associate

Hampton Farms is the leading In-Shell Peanut Company in the US.  We are also a leading producer of other types of nuts and nut butters for the retail and commercial markets.  You can find our product in most grocery stores and major league baseball stadiums.  We distribute under the Hampton Farms brand and are also a leading private-label manufacturer.

 

Purpose:

The Warehouse Associate supports the safe, accurate, and efficient flow of products and materials throughout the Garysburg warehouse. This position performs a variety of warehouse functions including receiving, stocking, order picking, packing, staging, shipping, inventory handling, housekeeping, and material movement. Warehouse Associates are expected to work as a team, maintain accurate inventory transactions, follow FIFO requirements, and support daily operational priorities. Forklift operation is an as-needed responsibility of the Warehouse Associate role and may be required for receiving, put-away, replenishment, staging, loading, unloading, and other material-handling activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Warehouse Associates are expected to perform the responsibilities below based on daily operational needs and direction from Garysburg Management.

  • Work scheduled shifts and remain flexible based on operational needs, including overtime, weekends, or holidays when required.
  • Safely receive, unload, inspect, count, and stage incoming product and materials; promptly report shortages, overages, damages, or discrepancies to management.
  • Accurately pick customer, transfer, and internal orders using approved pick documents, RF scanning equipment, and warehouse procedures.
  • Verify item number, description, quantity, lot information, and product condition before orders are packed, staged, or shipped.
  • Pack orders securely and professionally, using the correct packaging materials, labels, packing slips, slip covers, safety cones, and other required shipping materials.
  • Stage completed orders promptly in designated shipping areas to reduce inventory congestion and support on-time carrier pickup.
  • Load and unload trucks, trailers, pallets, and containers safely using approved material-handling equipment, including forklifts when trained and authorized.
  • Operate forklifts as needed to move finished goods, packaging supplies, pallets, and other materials throughout the warehouse.

Additional Responsibilities:

  • Complete forklift pre-shift inspection checklists before operating equipment and immediately report any damage, defects, or unsafe conditions to management.
  • Operate forklifts at safe speeds, maintain clear visibility, use horns at intersections, observe pedestrian right-of-way, and follow all site forklift safety rules.
  • Ensure loads are stable, properly positioned, and within equipment capacity before lifting, transporting, stacking, or placing product in racking.
  • Never operate a forklift unless properly trained, evaluated, and authorized by Hampton Farms.
  • Use RF scanning guns and NetSuite procedures to accurately record receiving, put-away, replenishment, picking, transfers, inventory movements, and shipping transactions.
  • Place product in the correct bin or storage location and maintain accurate inventory identification and traceability.
  • Follow FIFO requirements when selecting and staging inventory so older eligible product is used or shipped before newer product unless otherwise directed.
  • Assist with cycle counts, physical inventory counts, inventory research, and reconciliation activities as assigned.
  • Perform replenishment and backstock activities to keep pick locations supplied and warehouse inventory organized.
  • Maintain clean, organized, and clearly identified warehouse, shipping, receiving, staging, and storage areas in accordance with 5S expectations.
  • Keep aisles, exits, fire equipment, electrical panels, dock areas, and pedestrian walkways free of pallets, product, trash, and other obstructions.
  • Break down boxes, remove trash and debris, sweep assigned areas, and complete other housekeeping duties needed to maintain a clean and food-safe warehouse.
  • Inspect pallets and product for damage, contamination, pest activity, or other quality concerns and immediately report issues to management or Quality.
  • Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), food safety requirements, PPE requirements, and company safety procedures.
  • Communicate professionally with Warehouse Leadership, Supply Chain, Inventory, Sales, Production, Quality, carriers, and other departments as needed to support daily operations.
  • Maintain a sense of urgency while completing work accurately and safely; assist teammates when assigned work is complete.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by Management.

 Minimum Requirements:

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous warehouse, shipping, receiving, order fulfillment, inventory experience
  • Forklift experience preferred (willing to train) 

Measures for Success:

  • 98 % correct orders, orders fulfilled accurately and timely.
  • Make sure all employees follow the rules that apply.
  • Work with team members maintaining daily sanitation by cleaning work area at end of shift

Quality Assurance:

  • Knows and adheres to GMP policy and all Quality policies and procedures.
  • Communicates daily with Production Supervisor to ensure customer specifications are met.

Problem Solving: 

  • Solution Oriented, works to solve problems or achieve outcome.
  • Reacts to challenges by locating or providing solutions.
  • Responsible for identifying all requirements of a task, evaluates opportunities or strengths then takes the appropriate action as required.
  • Makes timely, well-considered decisions based on current data available and is flexible with scheduled work hours/shifts.

Safety:

  • Actively follows and ensures all company policies and procedures.
  • Engages other employees in setting high safety awareness standards.
  • Include safety emphasis in all employee meetings. times
  • Wears proper PPE and use appropriate approved supplies 

Work Ethic:

  • Dependable and punctual to ensure company and workplace goals.
  • Treats everyone with respect and dignity.
  • Responds to challenges with a sense of urgency, informing other team members as required and acting accordingly.
  • Actively assesses information and identifies issues as necessary or required to ensure a friendly workplace.
  • Plans and align appropriate resources to accomplish company goals. 

Communication:

  • Good Math skills
  • Ability to read, write, and interpret warehouse documents, labels, order information, etc.
  • Applies good questioning and listening skills to ensure understanding of information being shared & Identifies barriers to communication and works towards eliminating barriers. 

Education and Experience:

Required:

  • High School diploma or equivalent (GED)

Desired:.

  • 1-3 years’ production manufacturing experience.
  • Must be able to work well both independently and collaboratively.

Skills/Competencies:

  • Basic knowledge of warehouse operations, inventory practices, FIFO, order fulfillment, and material handling.
  • Strong Attention to detail and ability to maintain focus in fast-paced warehouse environment.
  • Good organizational and time-management skills.
  • Ability to safely operate warehouse equipment after required training and authorization.
  • Ability to use RF scanners and follow NetSuite SOP procedures accurately.
  • Ability to identify inventory, quality, safety, and shipping concerns and communicate them promptly.
  • Ability to collaborate with team members and management to complete daily priorities on time.
  • Safety-oriented mindset and commitment to maintaining a clean, organized, and food-safe work environment. 

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

Forklift license or be willing to earn 

Job Physical Demands:

Continuous standing in one location for long periods (2-3 hours before break)

Lifting:  using feet and legs or hands and arms 1/3 of the time

Stooping:  Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist

Crouching:  Bending the body downward and forward by bending legs and spine

Reaching:  Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction

Handling:  Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand or hands

Hearing:  Perceiving the nature of sounds by ears

Depth Perception:  Three‑dimensional vision. Ability to judge distances

Color Vision:  Ability to identify and distinguish colors 

Work Environment

  • The primary work environment is a warehouse/production facility where temperatures may vary from hot to cold based on seasonal and operational conditions. Employees may be exposed to moderate-to-high noise levels, humidity, dust, and other typical conditions of a food manufacturing and warehousing environment.
  • This facility processes peanuts. Employees must be able to safely and effectively perform work in this environment while adhering to all safety policies, Good Manufacturing Practices, and food safety standards. Exposure to airborne and contact allergens is unavoidable.
  • Ability to work around forklifts, pallet jacks, trucks, trailers, dock equipment, tools, cleaning supplies, and approved chemicals.
  • Wear all required PPE and follow designated pedestrian and powered-equipment traffic rules. 

Benefits

  • Health Insurance and Life Insurance
  • 401K Matching
  • Paid Vacation, Personal Days, and Paid Holidays
  • Bereavement Leave, Military Leave, and Jury Duty Leave 

EOE – Equal Opportunity Employer 

For Additional Information Visit:  www.hamptonfarms.com

Shift Utility (5 PM – 5 AM)

This position is based at our Hampton Farms location in Lubbock, TX.

The Company

Hampton Farms is the leading In-Shell Peanut Company in the US. We are also a leading producer of other types of nuts and nut butters for the retail and commercial markets. You can find our product in most grocery stores and major league baseball stadiums. We distribute under the Hampton Farms brand and are also a leading private label manufacturer.

Job Purpose

The Shift Utility will work closely with the Management Team and be responsible for supporting the day-to-day activities of the Machine Operations. This position is responsible for evaluating and maintaining the quality standards and systems as set forth by the customer and by the company. This role will require effective and timely communication with the team and department managers. This role is focused on ensuring a smooth and efficient production flow by accounting for staffing and processing needs.

Shift: Rotating 12-hour shift schedule 5 PM – 5 AM (3-4 times per week)

Starting Pay: $25 per hour plus a $2 per hour shift differential

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Work assigned shift in our peanut roasting, peanut butter producing and packaging facilities. This is a food manufacturing environment.
  • Work with minimal oversight and willing to follow directions closely.
  • Operate designated machinery in the facility according to training provided, trouble shoot equipment and changeover if equipment requires.
  • Fill in as coverage for every position within our production line. This coverage will be for operators off shift or on breaks.
  • Operation of NetSuite system:
  • Bin transfers
  • Work order completions/creations
  • Checking inventory levels-pack storage
  • Tagging of materials
  • Participate in product/line changeovers.
  • Paperwork and Documentation
  • Assist with training of new operators.
  • Enforce GMP and PPE requirements.
  • Identify and initiate continuous improvement suggestions on the production floor.
  • Lift bags and/or boxes weighing as much as 50 lbs.
  • Move drums weighing as much as 500 lbs. utilizing a specialized hand cart.
  • Stand on their feet for multiple hours.
  • Travel up and down stairs and crossovers.
  • Perform any other duties that are asked of them by the supervisors/managers (Even if the task does not pertain to their position).
  • Maintain a sanitary work environment that promotes employee cleanliness and meets all regulatory requirements.
  • May work in all areas of the plant(s) to maintain areas in accordance with Master Sanitation Schedules.
  • Clean and sanitize using verified chemicals within the plant.
  • Open and flexible to occasional fluctuating/flexing hours based on business need and customer order shipment scheduling.
  • Committed to delivering the best possible experience to our customers and employees in support of our mission, vision, and values.

Education and/or Experience

  • High School diploma or equivalent.
  • Must be willing to work in production and manufacturing environments.
  • Must be able to successfully E-Verify, background check and drug screen.
  • Manufacturing experience is strongly desired.
  • Any experience in food manufacturing and GMP knowledge is ideal.
  • Forklift experience is a plus.
  • Prior leadership experience is a plus.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

  • None Required.
  • Safety and/or sanitation certifications in manufacturing a plus.

Work Environment

  • A food manufacturing atmosphere that requires employees to work in a production/plant environment where physical hazards such as industrial equipment and forklifts may be present.
  • While this position is primarily indoors, the production floor can increase or decrease in temperature during the winter and summer months, or due to ambient heat from the equipment in a particular area.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability
  • Vision
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Employee Assistance (EAP)
  • Teladoc
  • 401K Match
  • Paid Vacation and Personal Days
  • Paid Holidays
  • Bereavement Leave
  • Military Leave
  • Jury Duty Leave

Core Values “Equip”

  • Environment
  • Quality
  • Understanding
  • Integrity
  • People

EOE – Equal Opportunity Employer

For Additional Information Visit: www.hamptonfarms.com

Production Supervisor (5PM – 5AM)

Job description:

The Company

Hampton Farms is the leading In-Shell Peanut Company in the US. We are also a leading producer of other types of nuts and nut butters for the retail and commercial markets. You can find our product in most grocery stores and major league baseball stadiums. We distribute under the Hampton Farms brand and are also a leading private label manufacturer.

Job Purpose

The Production Supervisor of Hampton Farms is involved in the manufacture of food products intended for the consumer. This person provides a critical position in Hampton Farms’ food quality and safety for producing our peanut products. The Supervisor is aware of the risks involved with regard to maintaining Hampton Farms’ quality standards, proper packaging, proper labeling, proper inspection of all receiving and shipments, and all correct and accurate documentation. The Supervisor is trained in various areas pertaining to the job required.

Pay: $65,000.00 – $70,000.00 per year

Responsibilities

  • Monitor products that are running during each shift
  • Sign and verify all products with quality supervisor and/or manager
  • Monitor paperwork by Operators (quality documents, metal detector sheets, roasting peanuts report, and weight check sheets)
  • Monitor incoming products such as raw peanuts, packaging materials, and ingredients
  • Help Quality Manager and Supervisor monitor HACCP, SQF requirements, operating procedures
  • Food Safety Sanitation.
  • Determine if a product needs to be put on hold – document when a product goes on hold or if a product is reworked.
  • Help with internal audits (SQF, Food Defense, Chemical Audits, GMP audits)
  • Occasionally provide and coordinate plant tours with customers and/or visitors
  • Maintain awareness of warehouse programs (shipping, receiving, and storage)
  • Assist QA manager when requested to
  • Understands and adheres to GMP policy and all quality policies and procedures
  • Perform any other duties that are asked of them by the managers (Even if the task does not pertain to their position).
  • Open and flexible to occasional fluctuating/flexing hours based on business need and customer order shipment scheduling
  • Committed to delivering the best possible experience to our customers and employees in support of our mission, vision, and values

Supervisory

  • Supervise assigned shift employees to ensure all operations of the plant run smoothly
  • Handle any employee issues, discrepancies, or misconduct among employees on your shift
  • Monitor attendance of each employee on your shift to adhere to the Attendance & Point System Policy (Work with the administrative supervisor in entering points for each employee based on tardiness, too early, call-ins, etc.)
  • Issue reprimands to employees when needed by holding employees accountable for mistakes and not adhering to the company or plant policies
  • May be asked to assist in interviewing potential new hires

Sanitation

  • Maintain visual pre-operational sanitation inspections prior to beginning of the day’s production after clean break to ensure food safety
  • Follow sanitation schedule for weekends and/or any other scheduled times
  • Clean work area and prepare for next shift

Safety

  • Actively comply and ensure employee compliance with all company policies and procedures
  • Engage with other employees in setting high safety awareness standards
  • Include safety emphasis in all employee meetings
  • Wear proper PPE at all times

Required Skills/Abilities

  • Ability to work well independently and collaboratively
  • Ability to clearly present recommendations/ideas and summarize issues
  • Ability to appropriately handle confidential material
  • Ability to participate in Food and Safety audits if needed
  • GMP Training (new hire and annual)
  • SOP’s for Receiving Program, Shipping Program, and Storage Program (packing supplies, inventory control, stock rotation, raw materials, and finished product)
  • General knowledge of SSOP’s for all quality assurance areas and pieces of production
  • Plant inspection program and pre-operational inspection programs
  • Knowledge of HACCP, SQF Edition 7.2 requirements
  • Data entry skills to produce reports, build files, label printing, trend analysis and trend analysis reports

Education and/or Experience

  • High School diploma or equivalent (GED); required
  • Experience with food manufacturing principles and implementation; desired
  • 3-5 years’ production manufacturing experience; desired

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

  • Ability to receive certification or Food Safety & Sanitation courses
  • Ability to receive certification of HACCP & advanced HACCP courses
  • Ability to complete courses for SQF practitioner

Measures for Success

  • 100% correct orders – orders fulfilled accurately and timely
  • Daily production goals achieved based on customer’s specs and orders
  • Weekly poundage goals achieved based on customer orders
  • Worked with team members maintaining daily sanitation by cleaning work area at the end of shift

Work Environment

  • Combination of manufacturing environment along with duties that will require employee to work in a production/plant environment where physical hazards such as industrial equipment and forklifts may be present.

Job Physical Demands

  • Continuous standing in one location for long periods (2-3 hours before break)
  • Lifting: Intermediate lifting up to 55 lbs. for up to half your shift (up to 4 hours)
  • Climbing: ladders, stairs, etc. –using feet and legs or hands and arms 1/3 of the time
  • Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist
  • Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending legs and spine
  • Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
  • Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand or hands
  • Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds by ears
  • Depth Perception: Three-dimensional vision. Ability to judge distances
  • Color Vision: Ability to identify and distinguish colors.

Competencies

Analytical – Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs workflows and procedures.

Continuous Learning – Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; seeks feedback to improve performance; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.

Job Knowledge – Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.

Use of Technology – Demonstrates required skills; adapts to new technologies; troubleshoots technological problems; uses technology to increase productivity; keeps technical skills up to date.

Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Project Management – Develops project plans; coordinates projects; communicates changes and progress; completes projects on time and budget; manages project team activities.

Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Dependability– Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Quality– Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.

Communications– Strong written and verbal skills. Applies good questioning and listening skills to ensure understanding of information being shared.

Reasoning Ability – Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Exceptional Interpersonal skills

Team player

Treats everyone with respect and dignity

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability
  • Vision
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Employee Assistance (EAP)
  • Teladoc
  • 401K Match
  • Paid Vacation and Personal Days
  • Paid Holidays
  • Bereavement Leave
  • Military Leave
  • Jury Duty Leave

Core Values “Equip”

Environment – we will promote a work environment that encourages and nourishes creativity, a passion for excellence, and mutual respect with our customers, vendors and each other. We are responsible to care for God’s creation by treating the natural environment with proper caution and wisdom.

Quality – all our products and services must reflect quality (creativity and care). We must constantly find ways to improve our products and services to meet our customer’s needs and exceed their expectations.

Understanding – we understand that the pressures facing our employees and their families are never ending. Everyone has family outside of their “work family”, and we encourage them to set proper priorities in their lives. We will seek to find ways to promote a family friendly workplace.

Integrity – honesty and truth are absolutes in the way we conduct business with our customers, vendors, and employees. Ultimately, God is the source of truth and our actions should reflect such integrity.

People – our people are the greatest asset, which is not reflected on our balance sheet. They drive the health of our financial results. We are striving to find people who are passionate about our Company, and find their place in the company where they can grow, flourish, and excel.

EOE – Equal Opportunity Employer

For Additional Information Visit: www.hamptonfarms.com

Production Lead (5PM – 5AM)

Job description:

This position is based at our Hampton Farms location in Lubbock, TX.

The Company

Hampton Farms is the leading In-Shell Peanut Company in the US. We are also a leading producer of other types of nuts and nut butters for the retail and commercial markets. You can find our product in most grocery stores and major league baseball stadiums. We distribute under the Hampton Farms brand and are also a leading private label manufacturer.

Night Shift: 5 PM – 5 AM

Starting Pay: Base pay of $28.00 per hour plus a $2.00 per hour shift differential

Job Purpose

The Shift Lead of Hampton Farms is involved in the manufacture of food products intended for the consumer. The Lead provides a critical position in Hampton Farms food quality and safety for producing our peanut products, being a producer of peanut products, the Lead is aware of risks involved with regard to maintaining Hampton Farms quality standards, proper packaging, proper labeling, all receiving and shipments are properly inspected, and all documentation is correct and accurate. The Lead is trained in various areas pertaining to the job required. This position will report to the Production Manager.

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Lead 10-20 employees per shift to ensure that all daily operations of the plant run smoothly
  • Assist with handling any employee issues, discrepancies, or misconduct among employees on your shift.
  • Monitor attendance of each employee on your shift to adhere to the Attendance & Point System Policy.
  • Monitor what products are running during each shift
  • Sign and verify all with quality supervisor and/or manager
  • Monitor paperwork by Operators (quality documents, metal detector sheets, roasting peanuts report, and weight check sheets)
  • Monitor incoming products such as raw peanuts, packaging materials, and ingredients.
  • Be able to utilize NetSuite to assist with tracking and monitoring inventory within the production processes.
  • Help Quality Manager and Supervisor monitor HACCP, SQF requirements, operating procedures and Food Safety Sanitation.
  • Be able to determine if a product needs to be put on hold and document when product goes on hold or if product is reworked.
  • Maintain visual pre-operational sanitation inspections prior to beginning of the day’s production after clean break to ensure food safety.
  • Data entry skills to produce reports, build files, label printing, trend analysis and trend analysis reports.
  • Follow sanitation schedule for weekends and/or any other scheduled times
  • Help with internal audits (SQF, Food Defense, Chemical Audits, GMP audits).
  • Lift bags and/or boxes weighing as much as 50lbs.
  • Stand on their feet for multiple hours.
  • Travel up and down stairs and crossovers.
  • Perform any other duties that are asked of them by the supervisors/managers (Even if the task does not pertain to their position).
  • Open and flexible to occasional fluctuating/flexing hours based on business need and customer order shipment scheduling.
  • Committed to delivering the best possible experience to our customers and employees in support of our mission, vision, and values.

Education and/or Experience

  • High School diploma or equivalent (GED).
  • Experience with food manufacturing Principles and implementation.
  • 2+ years of production manufacturing experience.
  • 1+ years of supervisor/management experience preferred.
  • Must be able to work well both independently and collaboratively.
  • Ability to clearly present recommendations/ideas and to summarize issues.
  • Ability to appropriately handle confidential material.

Work Environment

  • Combination of manufacturing environment along with duties that will require employee to work in a production/plant environment where physical hazards such as industrial equipment and forklifts may be present.

Job Physical Demands:

  • Continuous standing in one location for long periods (2-3 hours before break)
  • Lifting: Occasionally need to lift up to 50 lbs
  • Climbing: ladders, stairs, etc. –using feet and legs or hands and arms 1/3 of the time
  • Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist
  • Crouching: Bending the body downward and forward by bending legs and spine
  • Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
  • Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand or hands
  • Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds by ears
  • Depth Perception: Three dimensional vision. Ability to judge distances
  • Color Vision: Ability to identify and distinguish colors

Competencies

  • Analytical
  • Continuous Learning
  • Job Knowledge
  • Use of Technology
  • Problem Solving
  • Adaptability
  • Dependability
  • Quality
  • Communications
  • Reasoning Ability
  • Exceptional Interpersonal skills
  • Team player
  • Treats everyone with respect and dignity

Core Values “Equip”

  • Environment
  • Quality
  • Understanding
  • Integrity
  • People

Application Process

  • This job is contingent upon satisfactory completion of reference checks, education verification, pre-employment drug screening, and a criminal history check.

EOE – Equal Opportunity Employer

For Additional Information Visit: www.hamptonfarms.com OR www.meherrinag.com