What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Handler position at Farmer Brothers?
Responsible for receiving, sorting, logging, storing, and palletizing material, tools, equipment and products while maintaining a clean, neat, safe and orderly work area. Relies on instructions and pre established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
Responsibilities
- Process incoming equipment in a timely manner.
- Stack equipment properly to allow for both pallet content verification and prevent damage to the load.
- Record amounts of materials or items received or distributed.
- Move materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or to other designated areas.
- Lift, move, sort and/or place materials or items on racks, shelves, in bins or on pallets.
- Ensure complete accuracy of inventory at all times.
- Inspect equipment to maintain good working order.
- Maintain a clean, safe and organized working environment including wearing safety equipment (steel toed shoes, etc.) as required.
- Participate in cycle counting program as needed.
- Will be required to help maintain facility sanitation standards.
- Follows all safety rules.
- May report stock damage.
- May perform related clerical duties, such as maintaining records and properly complete paperwork.
- Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
- Must also have the ability to manually move and lift 50 lbs regularly.
- Work in other departments as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Preferably a minimum of at least 6 months’ experience in Warehouse Operations.
- Has knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within a field
Personal Skill Sets
- Meets deadlines, follows through on commitments and delivers on promises.
- Able to take broad thinking around business issues and apply to company strategies.
- Strives for continuous growth and improvement.
- Self starter that is resourceful and can work autonomously.
- Readily and frequently collaborates with others.
- Manages time effectively.
- Establishes high standards of performance for self and others.
- Ability to use computer terminal for basic inquiries and updating inventory levels.
- Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities in a fast paced environment.
- Able to handle a large volume workload, while maintaining high quality standards.
Professional Skill Sets
- Organization and Time Management
- Strong Communication skills, written, and verbal
- Collaboration
Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled