Warehouse Assoc/Driver-1

About the role

Operate forklifts safely and efficiently, handle all production and raw materials properly, maintain warehouse organization and cleanliness, load and unload trucks/trailers using proper procedures, ensure dock door accessibility, and prepare necessary warehouse-related documents.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts in a safe manner, wearing seat belts at all times.
• Ensure forklifts are maintained in safe and efficient operating condition through daily/weekly inspections.
• Remove product from production area and stack units at proper height in an orderly manner in the warehouse.
• Transport raw materials to the production floor.
• Weigh, identify, mark, and stage waste raw materials.
• Maintain warehouse cleanliness by sweeping and organizing.
• Ensure access to dock doors (e.g., snow removal, debris removal).
• Prepare warehouse reports, review Bills of Lading, work orders, and other necessary documents.
• Load and unload truck/trailers following proper procedures.
• Assist co-workers as needed and document daily and monthly inventories.
• Complete Quality Control Orientation program and Warehouse Inventory Procedure training on in-house computer systems.
• Assist in training new employees on the Quality Control Orientation Program and in-house computer inventory systems.
• Perform tasks as instructed by supervisors.
• Obtain OSHA Forklift Certification within 90 days of employment.
• Actively participate in plant teams and activities (e.g., safety, quality, sustainability, OEE, maintenance, employee wellness, continuous improvement).
• Engage in personal development through regular meetings with managers, additional training, and seeking higher education opportunities.
• Handle, transport, and store materials and finished goods to maintain product quality and food safety.
• Label and tag all production, maintaining traceability of raw and packaging materials by recording lot codes.
• Isolate and track non-conforming products and materials.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), personnel practices, HACCP, and prerequisite food safety programs.
• Prevent foreign material contamination in all work.
• Communicate quality, food safety, and food defense issues to appropriate personnel.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area through effective housekeeping, sanitization, and waste management.
• Proactively resolve housekeeping and sanitization opportunities.

Requirements

• Sense of urgency, accountability, and ability to work with limited supervision.
• High School diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• One year of forklift experience preferred.
• Ability to work promptly and regularly.
• Ability to take direction and work well with others.
• Ability to work under deadline stress and handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to concentrate and perform accurately.
• Ability to react productively to change.

Physical Demands

• Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, and equipment; requires good body agility.
• Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.
• Crouching: Bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine.
• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Standing: Standing for sustained periods of time.
• Walking: Moving over long distances to accomplish tasks.
• Pushing/Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force to move objects.
• Lifting: Raising objects from lower to higher positions or moving them horizontally (up to 50 pounds occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, up to 10 pounds constantly).
• Grasping/Fingering: Applying pressure with fingers and palm or working primarily with fingers.
• Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects (e.g., size, shape, temperature) by touch.
• Talking/Hearing: Expressing ideas clearly and perceiving sounds (e.g., spoken instructions, machine adjustments).
• Repetitive Motion: Substantial movements of the arms, hands, and/or fingers.
• Vision: Ability to analyze data, detect small defects, and see at close distances.

Work Environment

• Subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions, including extreme heat (temperatures above 100°F for periods over one hour).
• Exposure to noise, vibrations, and moving mechanical parts.
• Exposure to electrical current, chemicals, fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.
• Exposure to oils and other cutting fluids (air and/or skin contact).

Pay

Minimum pay range: $17.01 per hour.