What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Operator position at Uzin Utz North America?
Job Description For: Warehouse Operator
Overview
The Warehouse Operator will be responsible for supporting all aspects of the shipping, receiving, distribution, handling, storing, and conservation of products within the established guidelines and according to the Company’s high quality standards in a safe and efficient manner.
Primary Responsibilities / Essential Functions
Essential functions may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.
Overview
The Warehouse Operator will be responsible for supporting all aspects of the shipping, receiving, distribution, handling, storing, and conservation of products within the established guidelines and according to the Company’s high quality standards in a safe and efficient manner.
Primary Responsibilities / Essential Functions
Essential functions may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.
- Pick, check, and pack products from the warehouse.
- Stage, load, and unload products.
- Set up and duties associated with raw material screens of bulk off-loading of materials pneumatically conveyed.
- Communicate immediately to lead person or manager any discrepancies or nonconformities found on received and stored materials, tools, and/or finished products.
- Identify and store raw materials, supplies and products as directed by managers and enter quantities in warehouse management system.
- Accurately and promptly determine items to be picked, gathered or distributed by read and administer daily shipping schedule and instructions, customer orders, work orders, shipping orders, and requisitions.
- Fulfil customer orders by accurately selecting products as specified on the pick tickets. This is accomplished by arranging the orders on pallets, systematically recording product, and conveying the order to the packaging stations to be stretch-wrapped.
- Convey products, materials, and/or finished goods to and/or from warehouse locations for use in the production process or in preparation for shipment by effectively operating material handling equipment such as industrial lift trucks, electric walkie, pallet jacks, etc.
- Sort, place, and identify materials and/or products on racks, block storage, shelves, or bins according to pre-determined sequence such as: FIFO-principles, Product Code, or Warehouse location.
- Record and verify that orders ready for shipment comply with the all pick ticket specifications.
- Safely and carefully load and unload materials off trucks and/or containers with stacked finished products, including the setup and operation of raw materials off-loading screens.
- Assist other operators as directed by supervisors in performing all activities associated with product warehousing and any other task assigned by supervisors.
- Ensure housekeeping is maintained and meets standards at all times.
- Production team backup when needed
- Other duties as required.
Education, Licensing, and Certifications
Preferred
- High school degree, GED, or equivalent
- Forklift Certified
Experience
Preferred
- 1 years of related warehouse experience
Competencies, Skills, and Knowledge
Preferred
- PC proficiency in Windows, Word, Excel, Outlook
Required
- Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
- Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.
- Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings; Ability to communicate technical knowledge effectively, in plain language.
- Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Able to read and interpret written information.
- Language - Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality
- Mathematical – Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, proportions, and percentages. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
- Cost Consciousness - Processes and moves pallets to minimize damage and loss of all materials.
- Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment.
- Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Works with integrity and ethically.
- Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures.
- Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities, and uses time efficiently.
- Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
- Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
- Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
- Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
- Attendance/Punctuality - notifies manager in advance of absences when possible.
Physical Requirements
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.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
- The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, feel, talk and hear.
- Employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
- The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 55 pounds without assistance; and up to 2,500 lbs. with assistance.
- The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
- The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- Employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles, exposed to vibration, working near moving mechanical parts, extreme cold and extreme heat as well as wet and/or humid conditions.
- Constant and proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as: steel-toed boots, safety goggles, gloves, respirators, etc. is required.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work required by you in this position, and they are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of your required responsibilities, duties, or skills. Duties may increase, decrease, and/or change as deemed necessary to support the department or organization’s operations. These statements may be modified periodically by the Company.
