Warehouse Associate-1

Job Purpose To operate forklifts safely and efficiently; handle all production and raw materials properly and orderly; maintain warehouse area with orderly stacking and good housekeeping; load and unload truck/trailers safely and using proper procedures; maintain access to dock doors both inside and outside the facility; and prepare all warehouse‑related documents as necessary. Key Responsibilities Operate forklifts in a safe manner. Wear seat belts during forklift operation at all times. Ensure forklift is maintained in a safe and efficient operating condition (daily/weekly inspections). Remove product from production area and ensure all units are stacked at proper height in an orderly manner. Bring raw materials to the production floor, weigh, identify (mark) and stage waste raw materials. Sweep and maintain warehouse in an orderly fashion; maintain access to dock doors (snow removal, debris removal, etc.). Prepare warehouse reports, review bills of lading, work orders, etc., as necessary. Load and unload truck/trailers and ensure proper procedures for loading/unloading are being followed. Assist co‑workers where needed and assist with documenting daily and monthly inventories. Complete Quality Control Orientation program and Warehouse Inventory Procedure training on the in‑house computer inventory systems. Assist in the training of new employees in the Quality Control Orientation Program and in the in‑house computer inventory systems as needed. Perform assigned tasks as instructed by supervisors. Complete OSHA Forklift Certification within 90 days of employment to earn an OSHA Forklift Certification/License. Participate actively in plant teams and activities (safety, quality, sustainability, community involvement, OEE, maintenance, employee wellness, brainstorming and continuous improvement) to create and maintain a world‑class environment. Engage in personal development by requesting regular meetings with managers, additional training, involvement beyond immediate responsibilities, higher education opportunities, and establishing self‑development and performance goals. Quality/GMP/Food Safety Responsibilities Handle, transport, and store materials and finished goods to maintain product quality and food safety. Label and/or tag all production, and maintain raw and packaging material traceability by recording lot codes as required. Isolate and track all non‑conforming products and materials. Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), personnel practices, HACCP, and prerequisite food safety programs. Prevent foreign material contamination by performing work in a manner that ensures cleanliness and proper sanitization. Communicate quality, food safety, and food defense issues to appropriate personnel. Maintain a clean, organized work area through effective housekeeping, sanitization, and waste management practices following the master cleaning and sanitization schedule. Proactively resolve housekeeping and sanitization opportunities. Experience, Educational and Technical Qualifications • A High School diploma or GED equivalent is preferred. • One year of forklift experience is preferred. Abilities Required Come to work promptly and regularly. Take direction and work well with others. Work under the stress of deadlines. Concentrate and perform accurately. React to change productively and handle other tasks as assigned. Physical Requirements Climbing, stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, fingering, talking, hearing, repetitive motion, vision, and exertion up to 50 pounds occasionally, 20 pounds frequently and 10 pounds constantly. Environmental Conditions The worker is subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme heat (temperatures above 100°F for periods of more than one hour), noise, vibrations, exposure to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, chemicals, fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, poor ventilation, oils and cutting fluids. Disclaimer The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification and are not an exhaustive list. Equal Employment Opportunity Ring Container Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Ring to apply recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation and professional development practices without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or certain classifications based on genetic information. Pay Range Minimum: $17.01 #J-18808-Ljbffr Ring Container Technologies