What are the responsibilities and job description for the 3rd Shift Shipping/Receiving Worker position at Twin Rivers Foods?
TOPIC:
Dock Worker
The following training material has been generated based on the general
duties/work instructions that could affect product safety, legality and /or
quality systems. Team member(s) have been successfully trained on all items
identified as key steps in the general duties/work instructions and
understand the necessary competencies to complete daily task. Management of designee performing the
training has successfully demonstrated the ability to understand and/or
perform all items covered during training. If necessary, an interpreter will
convey the information as needed.
Necessary Competencies: (7.1.3)
Examples:
- This position is responsible for both the receiving of in-bound WIP loads and out-bound finished loads.
- This position is critical in the production process to ensure product is moved “to” and “from” the production floor in the correct sequences (FIFO) based on production schedule and Julian/kill dates.
DISCUSSION POINTS:
Examples:
- Ensure dock areas are cleaned daily.
- Route freezer product to meet FIFO production requirements.
- Able to work overtime as needed.
- Ensure that all products meet temperature requirements prior to shipping.
- Ensure that all trailers are pre-cooled at 40 degrees or below prior to loading. Also, document trailer conditions.
- Replace any torn boxes prior to shipping unless product is contaminated. If contaminated product is identified, isolate the product and notify your supervisor and QA
- Must follow all guidelines related to SSOP’s, GMP’s, PPE’s, etc.
- Must follow all rules in line with the company handbook, including attendance, break times, etc.
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time and work in a hot/cold or wet/dry environment
- Must accurately fill out BOL’s, incoming product temps, incoming load sheet and all other required paperwork
- Must be able to work under stressful conditions, where prioritizing and multitasking is necessary
Hold procedures must always be followed. Hold tags and tape is not to be removed by anyone other than QA. Product that is placed on Hold should never be shipped until it is released by the Quality department.
Physical Requirement:
- Must be able to obtain a forklift and pallet jack license
- Standing and/or walking during the entire shift.
- Requires considerable reaching, lifting,
- Work in wet, cold environment.
It is very important that you understand all the procedures above and follow them. It is your responsibility to see that the product you are working with is handled properly and does not become contaminated or end up on the floor.
