3rd Shift Freezer Forklift Operator (Warehouse Associate)

Job Title :                         3^rd Shift Warehouse Associate

FLSA Status:                    Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Pay Range:                      $23.00 - $25.00

Department:                   Warehouse

Purpose:                          This position responds to high volume by putting away product, letting down product and replenishing stock to ensure orders are ready for delivery within the required timeframe for all job functions.

Reports To:                     Warehouse Supervisor

Essential Functions: 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Inspects assigned equipment before using
  • Follows designated checklist
  • Charges pallet jack battery as needed
  • Reports problems to supervisor
• Inspects optical scanner to ensure proper operation
  • Reports problems to supervisor
• Ensure correct counts and temperature information before moving to proper zones              
• Operate various warehouse equipment safely necessary to fill orders with commercially acceptable products from specified locations within the warehouse.
  • Puts proper labels on products ensuring labels are visible
• Breaks down goods
  • Right side up
  • Uses acceptable quality pallets
  • Carefully organizes items so they are safe/secure; placing
    • Heaviest items on the bottom
    • Products inside confines of the pallet
    • Toxic substances correctly
• Delivers pallets to correct temperature locations
  • Arrange in order as they will be put away
• Meet established standards; productivity, quality, damage and safety
• Maintain safe, organized workplace
  • Follows pallet jack operating requirements
  • Uses designated traffic patterns
  • Puts damaged products in allocated area
  • Removes broken pallets and debris from warehouse isles
• Wears required safety equipment
  • Safety shoes            
• Complete put aways, let downs and replenishment activities in all warehouse locations (Dry, Cooler, Freezer)
• Performs housekeeping, maintenance and other assigned tasks
• Attend all required company meetings.
• Adhere to all safety practices and company policies.   

Qualifications:               

• Must be able to be certified on all equipment used on shift by Kuna Foodservice.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years of ages.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
• Must have sufficient reasoning capabilities to solve practical problems (Ex.: Is product commercially acceptable? Is this the product the customer ordered?)
• Must be able to hear commands given via pick-to-voice application.
• Must have basic math skills.
• Must be able to work in a variety of temperatures. (From -10 to 55 degrees)
• Must be able to work overtime, as required.

Physical Demands:

Continuously during the workday:

• Grasps and/or manipulates objects by quickly moving on hand, a hand and arm together or two hands

• Listen  and respond to voice commands -  Wear headset
• Lift / Push Carry 51 to 100 lbs
• Bend / Stoop / Twist / Kneel
• Balance / Ride on Stand-up pallet jack

Frequently during the work day:

• Lift / Push / Carry 0 to 50 lbs
• Reach / Lift above the shoulder 0 to 50 lbs
• Input data on hand-held device

Occasionally during the workday:

• Sit – driving forklift

Benefits:

• 401k with 6% match
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short and Long term disability
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee discount
• Employee assistance program

Qualifications:               

• Must be able to be certified on all equipment used on shift by Kuna Foodservice.
• Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent
• Must be at least 18 years of ages.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
• Must have sufficient reasoning capabilities to solve practical problems (Ex.: Is product commercially acceptable? Is this the product the customer ordered?)
• Must be able to hear commands given via pick-to-voice application.
• Must have basic math skills.
• Must be able to work in a variety of temperatures. (From -10 to 55 degrees)
• Must be able to work overtime, as required.

Physical Demands:

Continuously during the workday:

• Grasps and/or manipulates objects by quickly moving on hand, a hand and arm together or two hands

• Listen  and respond to voice commands -  Wear headset
• Lift / Push Carry 51 to 100 lbs
• Bend / Stoop / Twist / Kneel
• Balance / Ride on Stand-up pallet jack

Frequently during the work day:

• Lift / Push / Carry 0 to 50 lbs
• Reach / Lift above the shoulder 0 to 50 lbs
• Input data on hand-held device

Occasionally during the workday:

• Sit – driving forklift

Salary : $23 - $25