USA 2nd Shift Forklift (Free Stock Stager)
About this role
Company Background: Farmina is nature and science in perfect harmony. Our mission is to develop the best all-natural, nutritious, and scientifically validated food that dogs and cats will love. Farmina is an innovative Pet Nutrition Company focusing on servicing dog and cat pet parents to make the best personalized nutritional decisions for their pet's well-being while providing life changing solutions along the way.
We at Farmina firmly believe in our company motto: Happy pet. Happy you.
Position Purpose
The Free Stock Stager is responsible for preparing, staging, and supplying raw materials, ingredients, and packaging components to the production floor to ensure smooth, uninterrupted manufacturing operations. This role plays a key part in maintaining production efficiency and accuracy by verifying stock levels, organizing free stock inventory, and delivering the right materials at the right time. By keeping materials flowing effectively between warehouse and production, the Free Stock Stager supports Farmina Pet Foods’ commitment to safety, quality, and timely delivery of premium pet food
Requirements
Must be willing to work mandatory overtime, weekends and different shifts as needed.
- Scheduled to work Monday through Friday 2 pm to 10 pm, however, the schedule may change based on company needs.
- High school diploma or equivalent (required).
- Prior experience in warehouse, staging, or production support (preferred).
- Ability to read and follow work orders, staging lists, and inventory documentation.
- Forklift certification and experience required
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organization skills.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in varying environmental conditions (cold, hot, dry, or humid).
- Effective communication skills and ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Stage and deliver free stock materials (ingredients, packaging, and supplies) to designated production lines as required.
- Accurately verify materials against work orders, batch tickets, or staging lists to ensure correct quantities and types are provided.
- Maintain organization and cleanliness of free stock staging areas.
- Communicate with production operators, warehouse, and supervisors to anticipate material needs and prevent downtime.
- Record and track material movements in inventory or ERP systems.
- Monitor stock levels and notify supervisors of shortages, discrepancies, or quality concerns.
- Safely operate forklifts, pallet jacks, or other material-handling equipment.
- Follow all GMPs, food safety protocols, and workplace safety standards.
- Assist in periodic inventory counts and cycle counts as required.
- Support cross-functional warehouse or production tasks as directed.
Benefits:
- Empower 401k
- Hartford Company Paid AD&D
- Hartford Voluntary AD&D
- Hartford Voluntary Long-term Disability Insurance
- Harford Voluntary Child Life
- Hartford Short-term Disability Insurance
- Colonial Life Critical Illness
- Colonial Life Term Life
- Colonial Life Whole Life
- Health FSA
- Dependent Care FSA
- Colonial Medical Bridge
- Colonial Accident
- Harford Voluntary Life Dependents
- Hartford Voluntary AD&D Dependents
- Hospital Indemnity
- NYC Commuter Benefits
- Employee Pet Food Discounts
- Paid Maternity Time Off
- Paid Paternity Time Off
- Paid Adoption Time Off
- Pet Wellness Insurance
- Pet Accident and Illness Insurance
This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion of the Employer.
Farmina is An Equal Opportunity Employer