RECEIVING CLERK

Summary

To be able to operate a forklift in a safe manner, read a packing list / purchase orders, wrap skids and move materials to location

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Unload and unpack incoming shipments, ensuring proper handling and storage.
• Compare packing lists and purchase orders to ensure accuracy of deliveries, noting any

discrepancies or damage.

• Update inventory records, maintain accurate stock levels, and ensure items are stored in

designated areas.

• Inspect goods for damage or defects and report any issues to

the appropriate parties

• May be responsible for packaging products for return to

vendors or for outbound shipments.

• Maintain accurate records of incoming and outgoing shipments.
• Safety: Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Basic math, reading and recordkeeping skills
• Strong communication skills
• Basic PC skills
• Ability to perform routine work assignments, multi-tasking and following instructions with moderate supervision; ability to work well under pressure
• Ability to understand work procedures, methods, use of required equipment and computerized work instructions
• Compliance with systems/programs similar to Flavor Producers’ Quality, Safety and Food Safety programs.
• Taking Initiative
• Focusing on Performance
• Being flexible and adaptable

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum 1 year experience in warehousing/manufacturing environment preferred
• Must be able to frequently lift up to 50 pounds
• In-house fork truck certification is required
• Forklift operation skills preferred

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand 6-8 hours per day; bend or twist at the neck and waist; repeatedly use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach, power grasp (up to 3 hours per day), and/or pull with hands and arms; talk or hear and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to walk (3-6 hours per day); climb or balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift up to 50 pounds (22.6 kgs.) without assistance and move up to 600-pound (272 kgs.) drums using appropriate equipment, e.g., power floor jack, drum dolly, and/or forklift. Specific vision abilities required by this job include color vision.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to food-grade fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and toxic or caustic (cleaning agents) chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Working in the warehouse may, on occasion, expose this individual to non-hazardous fumes, and noise from equipment such as forklifts and air compressor.

Working in the production rooms may expose this individual to noise from blenders, mixers, pumps, and forklifts.