Warehouse Operator: C Shift

About the role

Responsible for ensuring efficient material flow and maintaining a well-organized and safe working environment. Responsible for receiving and material handling to supply production lines, inventory, and shipping tasks. Operates a pushcart, pallet jack, forklift, or automated guided vehicle (AGV) to move, stack, load, or unload materials throughout the plant, warehouse, staging areas, etc. Work may include using banding and stretch wrap machines. May use bar code readers, computer terminals or other electronic devices to track product as it is moved. Candidate must have at least 1 year of forklift experience and have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Operates material handling equipment, including push carts, pallet jacks, forklifts, and automated guided vehicles based on the needs of the task.
• Completes inventory counts, visually inspects materials and labels for accuracy.
• Loads or unloads materials onto or off of pallets, skids, or lifting device.
• Inspects material handling equipment for safety and maintenance issues.
• Lubricates, recharges batteries, or replaces liquefied gas tank as needed.
• Inspects trailers to verify that they meet quality management system standards before loading or unloading.
• Completes appropriate documentation as required.
• Unloads and accurately receives raw materials based on vendor bills of lading and warehouse management system parameters.
• Moves product from the end of the manufacturing line and places it in the designated area of the warehouse for storage.
• Picks, stages, and loads materials for customer orders based on pick lists and warehouse management system parameters.
• Stores and retrieves materials from the warehouse based on warehouse management system rules.
• Maintains a clean warehouse by following all safety procedures and performing daily safety inspections.
• Food Safety: Responsible for notifying management about actual or potential food safety issues and empowered to act to resolve food safety issues within scope of work. If the position is vacant for a significant period, the obligation for food safety and quality tasks falls to the direct manager or a qualified designee.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• At least 1 year of forklift experience required.
• Education: High school diploma or GED; previous warehouse experience preferred.
• Certificates/Licenses: Forklift certification preferred.

Skills and Knowledge

• Experience with washer operation and/or wastewater management, with strong understanding of quality testing procedures, maintenance tasks, and safety protocols.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, and ability to troubleshoot equipment issues effectively.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Willingness to adhere to regulations, learn new technologies, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Computer Skills

• Ability to work effectively with computers, including barcode scanners, warehouse management systems, AGV controls, tablets, apps, and company quality and training software.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is a plus.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to talk or hear.
• Frequently required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, and feel objects, tools, and controls.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, bend, and reach with hands and arms.
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.