Description

Summary
The Operator works in the Logistics department and efficiently moves product between the warehouse and yard and prepare it for bagging, shipping and/or storage. This position also assists in preparing orders, loading trucks, storing inventory and general warehouse duties.

Essential Functions

1. Operate fork lift to move product in preparation for bagging, shipping and storage
2. Loads/unloads product within safety standards
3. Maintain product knowledge
4. Conducts quality control checks on bags and inform Lead or Yard Manager of material defects
5. Assists in keeping premises and equipment clean
6. Ensure safety policies are understood and enforced.
7. Other duties as directed

Supervisory Responsibility

• This position does not have supervisor responsibility

Job Specifications

• Ability to read and understand written operating instructions and work order requirements.
• Ability to operate all department equipment safely.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Problem solving and trouble shooting skills
• Ability to maintain customer focus
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Ability to follow corporate standards and procedures

Qualifications

• High school or Equivalent
• 2 years of warehouse experience
• 2 years of forklift experience, certification a plus
• 30 days of on the job training by Lead Operator or experienced Operator
• Safety policy and procedural training
• Ongoing or annual training required by Company

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing all day. The employee must repetitively lift and/or move items up to 55 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must pass pulmonary fit test for proper respiratory protection.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions at the Companys discretion and on a case-by-case basis.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration.
• The employee must able to work in hot and cold weather in warehouse and yard area.
• The noise level in the work environment and plant can be loud.
• May be required to work in confined space for short periods of time.
• This is a full-time position, requires 8 hour work shift, Monday through Friday.
• Overtime may be required.
• This position works indoors and outdoors.
• Must wear uniforms, protective clothing and safety shoes.

Travel

• No travel for this position

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may changes at any time or without notice.