Warehouse Lead

ByHeart

ByHeart

Operations
Portland, OR, USA
Posted on Sep 9, 2024

ByHeart is an infant nutrition company built from the ground up to deliver real innovation on behalf of babies and parents. Our mission is simple: make the best formula in the world. That’s why we studied the latest breast milk science, worked directly with suppliers we know and trust, set uncompromising quality standards, developed our own small batch blending process, built our own manufacturing facilities, and conducted a groundbreaking clinical trial. Our goal is to create a future where all parents feel amazing about feeding their baby—no matter how they do it.

When we launched our Whole Nutrition Infant Formula in March 2022, we were the first new U.S infant formula manufacturer in 15 years. Since then, we’ve been leading the way in a lot of ways.

We’re…

  • The only U.S.-made infant formula to use organic, grass-fed whole milk
  • The first and only U.S. infant formula company to add the two most abundant proteins found in breast milk—alpha-lac and lactoferrin—to our ingredients list
  • The first infant formula company to receive Clean Label Project’s Purity Award (and we test for 700 contaminants vs the required 400)
  • We ran the largest clinical trial by a new infant formula brand in 25 years—clinically proving our benefits vs a leading infant formula like:
    • Less spit up
    • Softer poops
    • Easier digestion
    • More efficient weight gain
    • Enhanced nutrient absorption
    • Longer stretches between nighttime feeds*

With >$250M in funding, we’re shifting the industry forward—and this is just the beginning. Help us build a future where all parents can feel amazing about feeding, by joining our growing team of >275 people that stretches across the country.


We're proud to offer competitive, family-first benefits, including but not limited to:

  1. Health insurance for the whole family: medical, dental, & vision insurance covered 100%, with 90% coverage for your family.
  2. Flexible paid time off: plus 12+ company holidays, and 2 floating holidays to use at your discretion!
  3. 16-weeks of fully-paid parental leave and new parent support: free 1-year supply of formula, cozy feeding suites, and paid pumping time.
  4. Up to 6% 401(k) Match to help you plan for your future.
  5. Company equity for every employee: because when we succeed, we succeed together!

Visit our site to learn more, and check out some recent press on ByHeart:

*based on data from infants at approximately 4 months of age


Role Description

The Warehouse Lead maintains and ensures proper materials handling and storage in warehouse locations. Schedules and coordinates shipments. Coordinates the unloading of shipping containers and the organization and maintenance of supplies. Manages physical inventory and follows documentation procedures per SOP. Ensures lot integrity and proper storage and handling per procedures are followed.

Reports To: Production Manager

Location: ByHeart Manufacturing Facility

Start Date: ASAP

Role Responsibilities

· Stage materials as required to supply production on a timely basis

· Assist with the cycle count program to ensure inventory accuracy

· Write, edit, revise, and train employees on SOPs and work instructions

· Check and reconcile paperwork at the end of shift

· Contribute honest evaluation of new and existing employees for reviews

· Monitor line employees breaks for timeliness

· Plan material movements per the production schedule and W/O requests.

· Identifies and investigates material discrepancies and reports on them.

· Coordinates shipping and receiving operations and communicates SR schedules to ensure Material Handlers are prepared to handle.

· Completes master sanitation activities in warehouse and palletizing

· Warehouse Safety (lifts, trucks, equipment operation) training and GMP's (Allergen separation, control, documentation)

· Warehouse/Storage regulatory compliance and documentation verification

· Assist supervisors in a backup capacity as needed

· Load and unload trucks per written procedures and complete documentation when needed

· Stores and monitors all raw materials/products and serves as a key monitor of inventory levels within the manufacturing and Supply Chain area when needed

· Additional duties as assigned

Skills & Qualifications

· Education: High School or Equivalent

· Experience: 3-5 Years Experience in Logistics and Warehouse

· Able to take direction from Warehouse Supervisor and coordinate activities based on the production schedule.

· Must be able to write clearly and in an organized fashion. Must be able to become proficient in the use of Deacom, MS Office, and other company-provided software.

· Infant Formula or Food manufacturing experience preferred.

· Need ability to stand, crouch and climb to perform adjustments to equipment, use ladders, and perform various types of manual labor.

· Adhere to all safety policies and procedures, follow CGMP's, and work in a manner consistent with all corporate and regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.