General Laborer

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Responsibilities and duties of the Stevedore/General Warehouse Laborer include but are not limited to loading and unloading trucks, equipment operation, sanitation and housekeeping. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Warehouse sanitation including cleaning of dock, freezer, or room areas

· General warehouse housekeeping and sanitation including ice removal, sweeping/clean-up of dock, freezer and/or parking area, operating scrubbing machine and aiding in the general organization of the warehouse

· Deslatting and/or slatting of product

· Loading and unloading of containers via hand and/or forklift

· Pallet inventory control and organization

· Additional duties as assigned.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

· Ability to work overtime during the week and/or on weekends.

· Able to become forklift certified.

· Able to read, understand and respond to written and/or verbal instructions.

· Excellent communication skills.

· Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to communicate with diverse personalities.

· High school diploma or equivalent.

COMPETENCIES:

· Verbal comprehension

Understand oral and written communications, both general and technical.

· Communication skills

Provide clear instructions/directions.

· Reasoning skills

Problem solving and troubleshooting skills.

· Time Management

Values time and manages time effectively. Effectively prioritizes and can manage a broad range of activities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to stand, walk; use hands, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Required to lift up to 60 lbs on an intermittent basis. The employee is frequently required to sit with alternate standing. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is subject to a refrigerated warehouse environment with temperatures ranging from 30 to below zero or outdoor environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

SAFETY:

Safety is the cornerstone value in our Company. Our employees are expected to live our values on the job in how we work, how we act, and how we create value. Safety is a personal responsibility. We are professionals and our activities must reflect that professionalism. Each team member must demonstrate safety advocacy every day – regardless of their role in the Company. Compliance with safety and operating rules is required and essential to our own safety and that of others.