Warehouse Operator II

Job Objective

Maintain a safe working environment. Load and unload railcars and trucks of bagged sugar to maintain an inventory of product to meet the needs of various customers. Perform general warehouse duties as assigned.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Unload boxcars and trucks of bagged sugar and store in the warehouse for delivery to meet the needs of various customers.
• Clean, inspect, and prepare railcars and trucks for the loading of sugar to be shipped to various customers.
• Prepare orders for transfer of sugar to bulk trucks to be shipped to various customers using gravity hoppers.
• Maintain a safe working environment by following all the safety rules and procedures including the effective use of all safety devices and equipment.
• Communicate orally and in writing, read and understand oral and written policies, safety and environmental requirements, and other company policies.
• Keep proper documentation on all orders and maintain proper inventory control procedures.
• Ensure that all railcars and trucks are properly sealed, and all paperwork is accurately filled out and given to the clerk for keying into the system.
• Assist in making sure all empty inbound railcars are properly released by cleaning, shutting doors, and removing deployed derailers.
• Maintain AIB and/or SQF standards throughout the warehouse and storage facilities.
• Assist in the maintenance, sanitation, and overall cleanliness of the warehouse and surrounding grounds.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills and Attributes

• Personal and Social Competence: Ability to work with and influence people in a professional and positive setting. Foster an environment that encourages teamwork and collaboration, both internally and externally. Maintain an even temperament under pressure. High integrity and honesty, promotes ethical behavior and trust in all actions. Creative and an assertive, energetic self-starter. Behave ethically.
• Communications: Understands and adheres to organizational and department policy and procedures. Maintains job-related confidentiality. Communicates for assistance from the appropriate lead/manager. Participates actively in department team and all staff meetings. Always communicates respectfully. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Minimum Education and Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• One to two years of forklift experience and/or training.

Specialized Training

• Good manufacturing practices training

Certificates and Licenses

• Valid driver’s license and/or State Issued ID.
• Site sponsored Forklift certification.

Work Environment

The physical demands marked below are representative of those that will be required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands marked below are representative of those that will be required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Important Notice

IMPORTANT CHANGE NOTIFICATION (09/26/2022)
Beginning in January of 2023, NSM will be offering a universally-branded, NSM bag for our 50 lb., non-specialty grade granulated sugar. This product will be termed Extra Fine Granulated Sugar. Please see the attached correspondence regarding this important update.
Change Notification: NSM 50 lb. Bag Update
Extra Fine Granulated Sugar Information Page
With all product modification and option changes, NSM values your feedback. Please email any inquiries relating this change to quality@natsugar.com and we would be happy to assist you however we can.