Warehouse Associate – Forklift Driver – 2nd Shift

SUMMARY

Machine Operators for the butter department run high speed automated equipment and manage all aspects of the butter line. They verify usage of correct materials, ingredients & date codes and are responsible for ensuring that our products are produced in accordance with quality and safety standards. The machine operator will need to maintain a good attendance record and meet production standards while working on manufacturing equipment within a Food Manufacturing facility.

Pay: $18.00 – $20.00 per hour

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

· Receiving/Put-Away: Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations. Efficiently stack and store the merchandise in the appropriate areas.

· Quality: Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage. Report quality variances to supervisor.

· Order Picking: Pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuring that the exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped. Perform picking duties in an efficient manner that meets customer service standards.

· Loading: Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage areas into rail cars or trailers. Equipment: Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product and materials using a forklift, clamp truck, or other power equipment. Use radio frequency equipment for picking, receiving, put away, and load functions, as required.

· Maintain the facility’s equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion. On a daily basis, inspect and perform minor maintenance on the forklift or other equipment.

· Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods. Inventory: Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that tight inventory control and security are maintained. Assist in physical inventories. Ensure proper stock rotation.

· Safety, Sanitation, Security: Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area. Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse. Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety. Comply with OSHA and MSDS Standards.

· Review and enforce the Company’s food safety, quality and regulatory standards.

· Works evenings and weekends as required.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To execute this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Education: HS Diploma or GED

· Minimum 2-4 years forklift driving and warehouse experience.

· Must be forklift certified or able to become certified within 30 days of hire.

· Knowledge of Inventory Management

· Experience in maintaining the facility’s equipment and materials in a clean, neat, and orderly manner.

· Knowledge of OSHA and SDS Standards Good safety record on Forklift

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, high when on production floor.

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed, but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. RRNC is an At-Will Employer.