Warehouse Operator I

Description

 Job title: Warehouse Operator I 

Reports to: Warehouse Manager 

Direct reports: No 

Back up position: Assigned Operator I 

Department: 540 - Shipping 

Work location: Evansville 

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt 

Job Description date: 10/1/2023 

I - Job Purpose and Summary: 

The Warehouse Operator serves as a backup to the Warehouse Technicians. Perform all daily tasks with safety and quality as their primary concern. Daily function shall be to work as needed in both the shipping and receiving process. This includes loading and unloading of trucks, completing the inspection information for each shipment. Coordinate with Logistics Technician to complete all relevant paperwork for all shipments. Manage warehouse floor space by coordinating with production where raw materials and finished goods are to be staged. Use the racking system in receiving to store and pull materials for production. 

II - Key Accountabilities: 

1. Ability to use forklift for loading and unloading raw material and finished product.

2.Attendance (2pts or less if internal) 

3. No FLT incidents for 6 months 

4. Capable of learning process to complete all DAX scanner transactions 

5. Understanding of process flow in warehouse layout 

6. Able to lift up to 50 lbs

7. Complete all Logistics SOP’s and training

8. Must be dependable

9. Able to work independently

10. 100% completion of audits 

III - Internal and External Contacts:  

Internal:  Warehouse Manager, Site Management Team, Directors, Head Office Staff, Customers,  Customer Service, Logistics, Production 

External: External suppliers 

Requirements

V - Job Requirements (Required and Preferred): 

Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred but not required 

Related Experience: Manufacturing experience preferred  

Competencies: Understanding of warehousing preferred 

Technical Skills: FLT experience required 

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations: FLT Trained 

Language(s) 

• English Required 
• Spanish Preferred 

Other Qualifications 

• Problem Solving 
• Interpersonal Skills 
• Detail Oriented 
• Organizational Skills 
• Independent 

V – Work/Employment Conditions and Other Requirements:  

Work Environment 

Food Manufacturing warehouse environment.  The environment is hot, cold, wet, dusty and loud.  Must be able to wear personal protective equipment on the warehouse or manufacturing floor (hearing protection, hard hat, safety glasses, beard/hair nets, safety shoes). 

Physical and Sensory Demands 

Must be able to lift 50 lbs. While performing duties of the job, the employee is required to stand, walk, use hands to hand or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms overhead and grip, climb stairs, work from heights up to 40 feet, talk or hear.   

Position Type and Working Schedule 

Full Time Position Monday – Friday 6am-2pm. Must be flexible for potential night and weekends 

Travel Requirements 

Local 

VI - 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 change at any time with or without notice.