WAREHOUSE OPERATOR - DAY SHIFT (M-F)

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION: 

This position is responsible for the loading of product into trucks and/or dry van trailers and maintaining records of all products shipped and received. Maintaining warehouse organization of finished goods and materials. This role is also responsible for keeping work area clean and safe.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Safe and efficient use of fork truck (standard forks and slip sheet attachment).
• Receive in purchase orders, transfer raw material from the warehouse to designated departments/inventory location, and allocate finished goods to pick tickets within the ERP system.
• Investigate and correct inventory errors and notify supervisors of any discrepancies.
• Log receipts for product/quality reporting by verifying amounts, product code dates and product numbers
• Prepare and process bills of lading for customer shipments; ensure product availability based on inventory levels prior to the allocation process; investigate and correct inventory errors and prepare handbills for outbound shipments.
• Performs other duties as directed by any member of management. Receive and unload incoming materials and compares information on packing slip with purchase order to verify accuracy of shipment, may process return shipments from customers.
• Perform quality checks as necessary.
• Complete all paperwork accurately to comply with HACCP, tracebility, FS, and quality requirements.
• Maintain excellent position in regards to GMP.
• Follow appropriate guidelines in regards to sampling.
• Sort, count and unpack packages, labels, etc., and log inventory which is shipped or received.
• Inspect shipments for damages or defects.
• Record discrepancies and/or damages and notify manager and/or Purchasing personnel.
• Deliver items to requisitioning departments and obtain authorization signatures for accepted items.
• Trace lost shipments and/or customer claims of lost shipments, initiate proof of delivery documents.
• Maintain department database, prepare routine reports, and file Shipping/Receiving records.
• Operate dolly, pallet jack and/or forklift in loading and unloading supplies and equipment; may operate shrink wrap machine; may assist in routine maintenance of equipment in Shipping and Packaging areas.
• Housekeeping responsibilities shall be maintained in all areas.
• Adhere to the Lifeline Foods Code of Team Behavior. In that regard, this position will be expected to perform duties outside the key responsibilities.
• Responsible for Food Safety and quality.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The work environment is manufacturing.
• Frequently exposed to airborne particles (dust).
• Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• Frequently works near moving mechanical parts.
• Occasionally exposed to fumes and risk of electrical shock and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Basic math skills are required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Technology proficient to include use of computers, two-way radio communications.
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion.
• Ability to read, write and speak fluently in English is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Regularly required to walk and move about Shipping and Packaging areas.
• Required to sit; use hands to finger; handle, feel/hold objects; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; speak; hear, taste and smell.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Must be able to climb ladders and platforms, enter confined spaces and wear all safety equipment.
• Must be able to remain on feet for extended periods of time.

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