Warehouse 640 operator

Warehouse 640 operator 

Supervisor’s Title: Warehouse Team Leader 

Department: Warehouse 

Exempt Status: Non-Exempt 

MWC is a state of the art cheese and whey production facility in St. Johns, MI. MWC is a joint venture between Glanbia Nutritionals, Dairy Farmers of America (DFA) and Select Milk Producers Inc. (Select).  

Job Summary 

Operates any position within the warehouse by performing the following duties: receives, stores, and distributes cheese/whey and items that come into the plant on trucks. 

Essential Functions 

Warehouse Level 1 & 2 

• 40lb Robot 

• Knowledge of Heat Treated Pallets, CHEP Pallets 

• Knowledge of 40lb Material Descriptions/Numbers 

• 40lb Racking 

• 40lb Labeling/Relabeling (domestic vs. export) 

• Small forklift operations 

• Must Complete All of Level 1 

• 640lb Pick Off 

• Knowledge of Tosca Boxes, Kraft Boxes, Arena Boxes 

• Knowledge of 640lb Material Descriptions/Numbers 

• 640lb Racking, Stacking, and Consolidation 

• 640lb Labeling/Relabeling  

• Large forklift operations 

• Each employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations, and orders issued pursuant to the Occupational Safety and Health  Act which are applicable to his/her own actions and conduct. 

• Complies with all applicable food safety regulations and mandates (Safe Quality Foods, Food and Drug Admin, Pasteurized Milk Ordinance) 

Warehouse Level 3 

• Must Complete All of Level 2 

• 40lb Shipping 

• 40lb Customer Requirements/Special Instructions  

• 640lb Shipping 

• 640lb Customer Requirements/Special Instructions 

• Whey Warehouse Operations 

• Dispatch/Driver Check in and Check out 

• Some SAP Operations (Reprinting Pick Tickets, Creating Transfer Orders, etc) 

• Keeps records in accordance with good manufacturing process and local and state laws. 

• Utilizes GPS processes, driving zero losses and upholds the culture of MWC non-negotiables. 

• Each employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations, and orders issued pursuant to the Occupational Safety and Health  Act which are applicable to his/her own actions and conduct. 

• Complies with all applicable food safety regulations and mandates (Safe Quality Foods, Food and Drug Admin, Pasteurized Milk Ordinance) 

Delivering on Glanbia’s Values: 

• “Showing Respect” - Research issues & incidents with internal teams, business partners and customers in a collaborative manner that includes professional, honest and transparent communication. 

• “Find a Better Way” - Work with internal and external teams to implement process improvements and/or procedural changes that eliminate non-value added activities and drive more business value. 

• “Winning Together” - Assist with training of new team members.  Facilitate or oversee training and standard operating procedure reviews to ensure new hires develop proficiency of role. 

• “The Customer’s Champion” – Proactively engage to support our customer needs on an end to end basis and strive to meet or exceed SLA timelines.  Take ownership of customer requests and engage with internal teams as needed and within a timely manner. 

• “Performance Matters” – Meet or exceed all key metrics in line with expectations for role.  Continually update knowledge of products, product changes, processes and services offered to deliver a dynamic customer experience. 

Additional Functions 

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications 

• Ability to run, or learn to run and troubleshoot all equipment in the Warehouse. 

• Excellent attendance and safety record. 

• Desire to grow with the company. 

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.   

• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. 

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  

• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. 

• Possess general understanding of export requirements and policies. 

• Ability to calculate correct percentages of product types to be used in product blends, based on existing recipes/formulas. 

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.  

• Ability to prioritize tasks, handle multiply projects simultaneously and delegate assignments to others.  

• Proficient personal computer skills including electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.  

• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources. 

• Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.  

• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals. 

Typical Physical Activity 

Physical Demands  

• Regularly involves, talking or listening, sitting, and the use of hands and fingers.  

• Frequently involves reaching with hands and arms, standing and walking. 

• Occasionally involves crouching, stooping, and/or kneeling. 

Physical Requirements 

• Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. 

• Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items, works with the fingers, and perceive attributes of objects and materials. 

• Involves moderate physical activity performing strenuous day activities of a primarily productive/technical nature.  

• Should be able to judge distances and spatial relationships. 

Typical Environmental Conditions 

• May be exposed to moderate noise levels (i.e. office equipment and light traffic). 

• May work near mechanical moving parts and in cold temperatures. 

Travel Requirements 

• Minimal travel limited within the local area. 

Disclaimer 

Must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately without causing significant safety threat to self or others.  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all personnel so classified. 

Are you someone who likes to make it happen, make it better and make it fun? If so, our company offers you an excellent opportunity to do really interesting work and develop a career in a dynamic and innovative environment that is all about making you and our business successful.