TITLE
Intern, Supply Chain
LOCATION
Oxnard, California
REPORTS TO
Manager, Logistics
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Include the following although other duties may be assigned
* Assures high quality production and shipping of strawberries packed in drums and other containers.
* Make sure drums and other containers are clean and properly labeled before shipping.
* Conducts vehicle inspections to insure the cleanliness and safety of the trucks and railcars before loading and unloading.
* Insures that all shipments have the documented security seals before accepting an incoming load and sending off a loaded shipment.
* Conducts pallet inspections; must reject load if does not meet specifications.
* Insures that all shipping paperwork is accurate and corresponds with handheld scanner results before shipping product.
* Insures that all instructions on the Bill of Ladings are carried out in each shipment.
* Accurately checks all incoming raw materials and supplies before signing receiving slip.
* Must insure that all incoming ingredients are on the Approved Ingredient List and are appropriately labeled with Kosher emblems.
* Cooperates with management and office personnel in accounting for production and shipments and helps take inventory as needed.
* Ensures a safe working environment.
* Investigates and documents accidents thoroughly and timely (as soon as possible on the same day it occurs.)
* Prevents accidents by recognizing physical and behavioral hazards and taking corrective action.
* Work closely with the Human Resources department in promoting safety and helps instruct during safety meetings.
* Directs shipping and receiving in an effective manner to obtain or exceed cost expectations, without sacrificing quality or safety.
* Coordinates shipping and receiving activities with floor persons, quality control personnel and forklift drivers.
* Makes sure shipments are accurate before loading onto trucks.
* Make suggestions to processing supervisors on scheduling crew to improve efficiency.
* Works closely with management, office, quality control, maintenance and hourly personnel to achieve goals.
* Must follow OSHA required regulations when driving a forklift.
* May have to load/unload trucks to keep the shipping schedules on time.
* Work closely with truck drivers.
* Must have constant communication with the carrier offices and the outside cold storages to ensure proper product rotation.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Education
* Currently have a 4-year degree or are enrolled in a 4-year degree program
Other
* Available in early April through the end of August.
* Able to work weekends, overtime, and night shifts.
* Excellent communication skills and leadership skills.
* Preferably bilingual (Spanish).