Job Summary:
Receive and record the movement of produce, load trailers with supplies and stock to and from the warehouse and to customers, using specialized lifts and trucks.
Responsibilities:
- Operate forklift or other hand truck activities, to stage, count, sort, wrap finished product and move shipments of product and packaging material
- Examine incoming shipment contents and compare with records to verify accuracy and quality of shipment; place shipment to designated location; rotate and organize inventory per company procedures, using FIFO method
- Inspect and load outbound shipments; check contents and compare with records to verify accuracy and quality of shipment, place shipment on designated truck for delivery to customer
- Communicate frequently with Warehouse Supervisor, report quality issues, damage, shortages of product or packaging
- Maintain a clean work area; remove empty and damage pallets, wood, and plastic
- Daily inspection of assigned forklift or other material handling equipment; report damages or mechanical issues to personnel with authority
- Comply with SOPs, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Food Safety, Health and Safety, and company policies and procedures; ensure standards consistently meet expectations
- Other core expectations as defined by the company.
Required Skills / Experience / Education:
- Secondary School Diploma or equivalent required
- Minimum two (2) years’ forklift experience required; Forklift Certification preferred
- Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices, Health and Safety, Food Safety preferred
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team
- Commitment to adhere to all security and safety procedures; excellent driving skills and the ability to show good judgement
- Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate keen attention to detail and task-related accuracy, as well as consistent follow-through skills
- Ability to remain focused for extended periods of time and react quickly in emergency situations
- Proficient in English communication; oral, written and reading
- Steel toed shoes are required
- Ability to work as a team
Work Conditions:
- Hours of work may vary depending on business needs.; Flexibility required
- This job operates in a refrigerated warehouse, where temperatures range from 45-55°F. The noise level in the work environment can be loud due to packaging machinery, and forklift truck operation.
- Role frequently requires the ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, use hands to handle or feel product or packaging, and reach with hands and arms
- The position requires the ability to regularly lift to 30-pounds, occasionally up to 50-pounds
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Posted on: February 14, 2022
