JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Warehouse Supervisor and Lead Person, the Case and Layer Picker operates a forklift and loads and unloads trucks to perform the shipping or receiving functions of finished goods or raw materials, maintains prescribed stock rotation requirements; and sorts empty pallets and hand stack cases of product.

JOB DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Note: These job functions relate to the job, not the individual.)

• Understand, follow, and enforce all established safety, health, quality, Food Safety, GMP and Company policies, procedures, and recognized practices.
• Know the purpose and follow proper operation of all safety switches, interlocks and safety devices.
• Maintain work area to acceptable safety and housekeeping standards.
• Responsible for building of product orders from pick tickets on pallets by hand picking cases
• Operate a forklift truck to load or unload inbound and outbound product to and from semi-trucks.
• Monitor the quality of products or raw materials which are being shipped or received.
• Transport materials within the warehouse, and stack and unstack materials
• Sort empty pallets and shells.
• Operate stretch wrap machines, as required.
• Substitute for other employees, in other classifications, when needed.
• Label and tag all full good pallets, record placement of full goods in warehouse.
• Read, decode, and decipher product coding in order to either build orders and/or expedite product movement.
• Follow escalation protocol in a timely manner when troubleshooting efforts fail. Work closely with maintenance when escalation to maintenance support is needed for a mechanical issue
• Complete and file all required documentation in an orderly and timely manner.
• Notify leads and supervisors of any major problems or questions, including Quality or Food Safety concerns.
• Communicate processing information to designated personnel on incoming shift.
• Ensure work area meets 5S guidelines.
• Perform any other job-related duties requested by the Supervisor or Lead.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma or equivalent education.
• Minimum of 2 years p revious experience in a fast-paced manufacturing warehouse e nvironment.
• Able to read, write, and communicate in English. Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Requires mathematical skills that require the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
• Must exhibit ability and desire to work within a team but have the ability to work alone.
• Works with minimal supervision, be a self-starter who leads by example, and be dependable.
• Ability to prioritize and plan work activities under pressure.
• Must be able to drive a forklift and have the ability to pass the test for Forklift Operators License.
• Requires ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions.
• Ability to walk or stand for prolonged periods; ability to bend, stoop, reach, and climb on a forklift.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 75 lbs.
• Must be able to work in temperatures of 80 degrees or more.
• Must be able to work overtime, during peak production periods.
• Must exhibit flexibility and willingness to perform tasks as needed.
• Must meet Pre-employment Drug Screening Requirements and background check.

JOB DISCLAIMER

This list of job duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.

We respond to all applicants once a hiring decision has been made.

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