Fortress Nutrition

If you are a hard-working, dependable individual seeking a captivating environment to grow your career in a family-focused culture, Fortress Nutrition is the perfect place to make that happen! We are seeking individuals who want to work hard while having fun, offer competitive pay and benefits package, and celebrate our wins in a team environment. Our employees make us great, our culture is what keeps us together!

*The standard hours for this position are 8:00am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday.*

Job Summary: Fortress Nutrition is seeking an energetic, proactive, and detail-oriented Receiving Specialist who is responsible for daily activities related to the receiving of all goods into the warehouse to ensure client’s service levels and quality expectations are met. The Receiving Specialist must be able to effectively assist in managing the scheduling of inbound shipments while providing exceptional service to internal and external stakeholders.

What You’ll Do:

  • Manage daily activities related to receiving inbound shipments, including but not limited to: scheduling, record keeping, reporting and tracking
  • Communicate effectively and timely with internal employees, carriers and clients
  • Follow a process to organize and prioritize the overall workload
  • Become a subject matter expert in all areas related to receiving and inventory control with Fortress Nutrition’s WMS (3PL Central)
  • Ensure all required information is documented and forms are completed when goods are received in
  • Comply with all established safety policies and procedures; promote and maintain safety awareness and identify and resolve potential safety issues
  • Follow established inventory processes and inventory management best practices
  • Coordinate with Quality to ensure all inbound shipments comply with Food Safety & GMP standards
  • Assist the Inventory Control Supervisor to establish and promote quality process improvements
  • Perform other duties as assigned by leadership

What We’re Looking For:

  • HS Diploma or equivalent required
  • 1+ years of experience in a warehouse environment or logistics role – Inventory Control experience preferred
  • 1+ years of material handling experience (stand on forklift/reach truck) preferred
  • Basic understanding of all warehouse processes and their connection to a WMS
  • Ability to use systems and technology to multi-task, manage time and create efficiencies
  • Familiarity with computers and programs including Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
  • Demonstrated sense of urgency and ability to quickly adapt to changes in priorities
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Proven track record of creating and implementing process improvements
  • Highly detail-oriented with a critical focus on warehouse organization
  • Ability to work successfully in a team environment and independently with minimal supervision
  • Must be willing to work flexible hours as needed to meet business needs
  • Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds and stand on feet daily for up to 10 hours in one shift
  • Ability to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; converse and listen

Why Fortress Nutrition – Check out our Benefits & Perks!!

  • $1,000 Sign On Bonus
  • Opportunity for Growth & Advancement
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) Package
  • 8 Paid Holidays
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – HSA Option
  • 401(K) Plan with Company Match & Aggressive ROI
  • Company Paid Life & AD&D Insurance & Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • $1,000 Referral Bonus – Uncapped!
  • …and more!!!

About Us:
Fortress Nutrition is a full-service dry powder food & nutritional supplement, and ready-to-drink (RTD) contract manufacturing partner. From research and development to manufacturing and packaging, we partner with small to large clients to provide them with all their contract manufacturing and logistics needs. We provide unrivaled expertise in formulation development, blending, packaging, quality control, and fulfillment services.

To apply for this position, please send your resume to careers@fortressllc.com.

 

We are an equal opportunity employer.