What are the responsibilities and job description for the Truck Loader position at Furst-McNess Company?
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
This position reports directly to the Plant Manager or Shift Production Supervisor.
PRINCIPAL OBJECTIVE:
Under general supervision, is responsible for outbound/inbound bulk truck activities to support the manufacturing of products. This includes bulk truck loading, receiving, warehousing, shipping, trailer transport and inspection.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Load bulk and bag trucks.
- Scale and unload ingredient trucks.
- Receive in bulk ingredients into SAP at completion of unload.
- Gather/stage feed for bag trucks.
- Perform housekeeping that include cleaning the receiving and loadout area daily, clean the N-line loadout daily and blow down receiving area weekly.
- Assist in monitoring maintenance needs on trucks/trailers and communicate with supervisor.
- Shuttle trailers and trucks around facility; if CDL-licensed, may shuttle to repair shops.
- Maintain storage trailer inventory; keep open communication with Warehouse Supervisor.
- Update truck schedule and record transactions using spreadsheet and SAP.
- Operate a forklift truck in a safe manner.
- Maintain a clean, safe warehouse area. Adhere to all safety regulations and routine report unsafe conditions or acts to supervisor.
- Assist in production area as required.
- Comply with all company standard operating procedures.
- Comply with FDA, OSHA, EPA and DOT regulations.
- Perform other work-related duties as requested or required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Be able to succeed within and adhere to the culture of the Furst-McNess Company.
- Ability to perform essential job functions with or without accommodation.
- Education equivalent to high school diploma.
- Ability to read, write legibly, and speak English.
- Ability to ascend ladders and various heights using stairs, elevated walkways and/or elevators.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, pull and/or stoop up to 60 lbs. of material on an occasional basis.
- Ability to maneuver heavy loads (up to 2,000 lbs. pallets) with a pallet jack; safely operate all equipment along with being a certified forklift operator.
- Ability to work the scheduled days and hours that the business requires.
- Ability to perform basic data entry operations. SAP experience a plus.
- Ability to learn and comply with GMP and regulatory requirements imposed on manufacturing facilities by the FDA, OSHA and EPA in regard to manufacturing of food and drug products.
- Good communication skills, both oral and written, and is capable of utilizing these skills within all levels of the Company as well as externally.
- Ability to provide outstanding customer service to all associates and management staff, showing a sense of urgency relative to solving problems, performing assigned tasks, employee concerns, etc.
- Ability to effectively organize work schedules and manage multiple assignments by utilizing time management skills to ensure day-to-day assignments and special projects are completed within guidelines agreed upon.
- Ability to work as an effective team member with the manufacturing department and company, as a whole. Willingness to pitch in and do work that may not be a specific part of the job description for the overall good of the department and company.
- Ability to be flexible and be willing to change along with recommending changes that can enhance our ability to serve both internal and external customers more effectively and in a professional manner. Respect other peoples’ points of view and able to take constructive criticism.
