Warehouse Associate/General Laborer

Responsibilities

• Maintain equipment and materials in a neat, clean and orderly fashion.
• Inspect assigned equipment on a daily basis.
• Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods and OSHA standards.
• Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations.
• Efficiently stack and store product in the appropriate areas.
• Pull and prepare products for shipment, ensuring the exact number and types of products are loaded and shipped.
• Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage areas into rail cars, trailers, or containers.
• Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage.
• Report quality variances.
• Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that tight inventory control and security are maintained.
• Absorb and prepare products for shipment, ensuring the exact number and types of products are loaded and shipped.
• Coordinate as necessary with all other departments/functions, especially Customer Service, Transportation and Maintenance.
• Perform good housekeeping practices, clean as you go process.
• Conduct operations and equipment in a manner that promotes safety and report unsafe conditions that can’t be self-corrected to the leadership team.
• Follow corporate and site-specific Good Manufacturing Practices and report noncompliance when observed.
• Observe all company safety rules and assist in enforcement as appropriate.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Three or more years of related experience and/or training
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Successfully complete post-hire assessments
• Obtain and maintain equipment certifications (e.g. OSHA, company, etc.)
• Wear personal protective equipment appropriate for the work environment (e.g. protective footwear, protective eyewear, gloves, etc.) in accordance with safety policies