What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Associate and Forklift Operator position at Cvista LLC?
We are looking for candidates to perform an array of functions that include shipping/ receiving, loading/unloading; processing incoming product and materials; picking and filling orders from stock; packing and shipping orders; managing, organizing and retrieving stock in the warehouse; maintain accurate inventory. Qualification: To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.
Responsibilities:
- Individuals in this position must follow all Food Safety policies and procedures provided by FSMS as it pertains to the Warehouse Forklift position.
- Adhere to all cGMP and safety requirements.
- Manually or mechanically load or unload materials from pallets, skids, platforms, or other transport vehicles.
- Load all outbound shipments – TL, LTL, Tankers and Containers
- Load inbound shipments - receiving: products, materials, parts, tankers, containers, LTL, UPS, FedEx, DHL
- Inspect product load for accuracy and ensure product is not damaged.
- Follow all dock loading and receiving procedures.
- Scan all product movement inbound and outbound from facility.
- Verify all sales orders are prepared correctly. Including product, documents, labels, customer shipping requirements – DOUBLE CHECK
- Complete all requested production allocations by date needed.
- Weigh materials or products and record weight or other production data on tags or labels.
- Sort, pack, wrap, tie and label products as per company procedures.
- Monitor and maintain accurate inventory.
- Maintain a clean, need and organized warehouse following daily and weekly cleaning schedules.
- Follow all warehouse, safety, DOT regulatory rules and regulations regarding all shipments.
- Maintain forklift equipment by troubleshooting breakdowns, performing preventive maintenance, recommending repairs and performing routine pre and post inspections.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Skills:
- Ability to drive a forklift - Forklift Certification a plus
- Ability to use a scan gun
- Attention to detail – critical
- Operation and Control - Controlling operations of equipment or systems
- Time Management - Managing one's own time with ability to multi-task
- Computer literate: MS Office, warehouse ERP, printers, scanners, Excel
- Required Training: Completion of all training modules as defined in the HR Database.
Experience and Education:
High School Diploma (or GED)
Minimum 1 year shipping/receiving, production/manufacturing experience desired. Forklift certified a plus.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment:
This position requires some exposure to outside weather conditions along with a wide range of temperatures and humid conditions associated with working in a warehouse and on a loading dock; handling of certain hazardous chemicals; use of PPE as required; standing 50% of the day, ability to reach overhead, grasp, push/pull, climb stairs/ladder and lifting of 40 lbs.