LOADER/UNLOADER

Responsibilities

• Communicate daily with Inventory Control Lead & Supervisor to ensure Supervisor is aware of any concerns or issues.
• Report to work on time and communicate with Supervisor for any required time off.
• Use the call in number for any unexpected absences.
• Gather information from Inventory control leads and assist in inventory counts designated by lead or supervisor.
• Load/unload packaging as directed by needs of Lead person, Supervisor, and team members.
• Call for trailers to be moved in and out of dock doors as needed.
• Absorb and assist in setting up and staging of packaging materials in packaging storage areas.
• (Not inclusive of any department). All materials needed.
• Fill out trailer inspection sheet and turn in to Inventory control lead when form is full.
• All inventory must be counted at weekending including trailers.
• Loader/unloader must report to work for Saturday inventory.
• Sunday applies if there is Saturday production.
• All week ending inventory must be completed and reported prior to Monday start up.
• The inventory control lead person will direct any recounts on trailer storage.
• May be asked to meet with the respective departments (Fab/Offal at 2pm Monday, Ground Beef 2:30pm Wednesday) if necessary.
• Communicate incoming deliveries with the Supervisor, Inventory control lead, and warehouse as well as give direction for delivery locations.
• Absorb and assist in delivering and putting away packaging.
• Keep good communication at all times.
• Absorb and assist in assisting the purchasing group to help in coordinating with the warehouse, Inventory control leads, and affected areas to verify they have received their items.
• Work on organization based on the 5S model and coordinate and plan improvements.
• Work with team to learn all aspects of the department.
• Follow safety procedures.
• Be a team player.
• Work toward process improvement.
• Look at obstacles and think of better ways to manage daily tasks.
• Help gather information for the department as needed or requested.
• Absorb and assist in helping the Inventory Control lead in all necessary needs of the department.

Qualifications

• Forklift/pallet jack/walkie reach needed to complete tasks.
• Shag certified if requested by Supervisor (to be determined).
• Must be able to work in a fast paced manufacturing environment.
• Working area may be wet and slippery.
• Must be able to work in various temperatures ranging from cold to very warm.
• Must be able to work long hours as well as Saturday and Sunday.