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At Ferrara, Ferrero, Fox’s Burton’s, and The Fine Biscuits Company, we’re loved by people of all generations for the joy we bring—and that joy is crafted by our people. Join us and explore a whole world to discover, where your passion will find its place.

Today, Ferrara is the #1 sugar confectioner in the U.S, with global sales in more than 40 countries. Ferrara boasts a passionate team of over 9,000 employees around the world who deliver and create hundreds of iconic and beloved products.

In the U.S., more than 67 million households annually enjoy our popular brands like NERDS®, Brach’s®, Jelly Belly®, SweeTARTS®, Laffy Taffy®, and Trolli®.  In Brazil, Dori has become a household name with snacking products that include brands such as Dori, Gomets, Pettiz, and Yogurte 100. And, in France, Carambar & Co have earned generations of loyal customers through the timeless appeal of iconic candy and chocolate brands such as Carambar, Lutti, Krema, Poulain, Vichy and Terry’s. A privately held company, Ferrara Group is headquartered in Chicago. Ferrara boasts a network of over 30 locations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia Pacific that includes manufacturing, distribution, sales, and R&D facilities.

Learn more at www.ferrara.com or www.linkedin.com/company/ferrara-/

Warehouse Clerk - overnight shift

Work Location: ​Bellwood​

Position requires the ability to work overtime.  As a result, it may require working varying start times, end times, and weekends dependent on business needs.

This is an overnight shift position, hours are 6pm-6:30am.  2 nights on, 2 nights off, every other weekend (Sat, Sun, Mon) off) 

Want to make an impact?

We are looking for an analytical, skilled individual to join our team as a warehouse clerk.  A few responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to: managing inventory, creating orders, and implementing control protocols related to supply chain.  This position will be responsible for the coordination of loading & unloading all materials and goods while maintaining inventory integrity.  Collaborate with others around continuous improvements and must possess ability to troubleshoot system errors while making critical decisions that could influence production.  In this role, you must thoroughly document your work in a neat and organized manner while communicating delays, changes, and other variables to warehouse leadership.  You will also be required to monitor e-mail communications from our outside storage locations to systematically update SAP quantities and statuses of materials daily.

Ways you will make a difference

  • Monitor the loading and unloading of shipments
  • Direct carriers to specific dock doors and ensure unloading in a timely manner
  • Ability to work inter-departmentally, or with other locations to resolve discrepancies between inventory and revenue.
  • Review data quality by participating in data cleanup activities including the review of aged PO’s from multiple sources   
  • Basic Microsoft office skills and clear email communication
  • Microsoft Excel (knowledge of VLOOKUP and pivot tables) & updating of excel spread sheets
  • Communicate & coordinate all deliveries for both inbound & outbound shipments
  • Report yard checks & Direct Deployment activities
  • Performs all other related duties as assigned by leadership
  • Ability to travel to other locations
  • Assist in developing processes, procedures, and support training to ensure inventory and ERP programs are consistent with both Ferrara and our external warehouses
  • Approve/Deny carrier storage and detention request
  • Audit Bills/Invoices as requested

Skills that will make you successful

  • Experience working with inventory management software and forecasting strategies
  • Excellent attention to detail, math, and multi-tasking
  • Shipping or Logistics: 3+ year experience (Preferred)
  • SAP (Warehouse Management) or similar software: 2 Year (Preferred)
  • Associate degree (preferred not required) in supply chain, business, or related field

 

Experiences that will support your success

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point)
  • Analytical mindset – ability to manipulate and analyze data to provide insights
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills.
  • Ability to follow & execute multiple e-mail communications
  • Strong verbal and written communication
  • Create and manage multiple tracking reports to analyze and forecast incoming loads.
  • Must be able to multi-task
  • Perform ad hoc work in SAP (OJT for this action)
  • Must have strong attention to detail  

What We Offer

At Ferrara, we're proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO).  Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits at https://flimp.live/Ferrara-Benefits-Resource-Center

Compensation

$24.50 per hour

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, employment decisions and opportunities at Ferrara will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil union status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic information, pregnancy (childbirth or related medical condition), or on any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.

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