Gate Attendant

BUILD YOUR CAREER WITH FUJI VEGETABLE OIL

GATE ATTENDANT

Savannah, Georgia | Distribution | Day Shift Only

At Fuji Vegetable Oil, Inc., we offer more than a job. We provide opportunities to make an impact, develop skills, and build a long-term career. We value employees who take ownership, prioritize safety and quality, communicate proactively, and solve problems.

Fuji refines high-quality, food-grade vegetable oils used in premium chocolate, confectionery, and other food products. Our 24/7 operation depends on safe, reliable, process-driven work from every team member.

THE OPPORTUNITY

We are seeking a dependable, detail-oriented Gate Attendant for our Distribution team. This day-shift position controls site access, maintains accountability for people and vehicles, coordinates freight traffic, and verifies required checks before outbound trailers are released.

This role may be a great fit if you:

• Enjoy organized, detail-oriented work and consistent verification procedures.
• Communicate professionally with drivers, contractors, visitors, and coworkers.
• Value accurate records, safety, teamwork, and taking ownership of your work.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Facility Access & Security

• Receive and process drivers, contractors, and visitors; verify the purpose of visits and direct individuals appropriately.
• Follow identification, badge/tag, and site-entry procedures; maintain accountability for individuals and vehicles entering and leaving the facility.
• Monitor the Access Control Manager system, verify badge/token activity, and promptly report discrepancies.
• Support emergency procedures and personnel accountability during evacuations.

Freight Coordination & Shipment Verification

• Obtain Freight Order Numbers, verify pickup appointments, assign trailers as directed, and communicate site instructions.
• Before releasing trailers, verify seal numbers, required QA approvals, shipping documents, trailer temperatures, loading conditions, and destinations.
• Hold and escalate shipments with missing approvals, documentation discrepancies, or other release concerns.

Documentation & Operational Support

• Maintain accurate, current, audit-ready truck traffic, visitor, and contractor logs.
• Communicate security, safety, access, or documentation concerns promptly to the appropriate team.
• Follow site safety, security, quality, food-safety, GMP, and PPE requirements; maintain an orderly gatehouse.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

• Consistent facility access control and accurate personnel accountability.
• Complete, accurate, audit-ready records.
• All required trailer-release checks completed before outbound movement.
• Timely escalation of discrepancies and professional communication across departments.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO THE TEAM

• Attention to detail, dependability, sound judgment, and a safety-first mindset.
• Calm, professional communication and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Comfort learning electronic systems and following established processes.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and a minimum of six (6) months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, SOPs, and other job-related documentation.
• Ability to accurately complete routine records, logs, and reports and communicate effectively, including by radio when applicable.
• Basic mathematical skills involving whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, and basic algebraic concepts as required by the position.
• Ability to follow written, verbal, and diagram-based instructions, exercise sound judgment, and resolve routine problems.
• Ability to use or learn electronic access-control systems and work the assigned day-shift schedule.
• Successful completion of applicable pre-employment requirements, which may include background screening, drug screening, and a job-related pre-placement physical, consistent with applicable law.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, distribution, shipping and receiving, security, gate operations, access control, or a similar process-driven environment.
• Experience in a food-grade, GMP, or similarly regulated environment.
• Experience coordinating freight, managing site access, processing visitors/contractors, or maintaining detailed operational logs.

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull up to 20 pounds as required by essential job duties.
• Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and humidity.
• Work may involve bending, stooping, reaching, climbing stairs, and navigating industrial work areas.
• Exposure to truck and trailer traffic, moving equipment, noise, and shipping/loading areas; required PPE and safety procedures apply.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

WHY JOIN FUJI VEGETABLE OIL?

We invest in our people and reward long-term commitment. Benefits include:

• Semi-annual performance-based bonus opportunities.
• 401(k) with a 12.5% company contribution, subject to a five-year vesting schedule.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with Day One eligibility.
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term/long-term disability coverage.
• Remote healthcare access and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Company-provided uniforms, boot allowance, and required PPE, where applicable.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & SCHEDULE

• Day shift only; this position does not rotate between day and night shifts.
• Distribution and gatehouse operations support Fuji's 24/7 manufacturing facility.
• Follow all applicable safety, quality, food-safety, security, and site requirements.

GROWING WITH FUJI

Build experience in site access control, freight coordination, shipment verification, documentation, and Distribution operations. Continued development may support future opportunities in Distribution or shipping and receiving, subject to qualifications, performance, and business needs.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Fuji Vegetable Oil, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are based on job-related qualifications, performance, and business needs without unlawful discrimination. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified applicants and employees as required by applicable law.