Warehouse Operator - 1st Shift (6:00 am to 2:00 pm)

SUMMARY

Complete assignments related to the receiving and shipping of product. Safely operate material handling equipment. Follow all standard operating procedures and safety rules.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Completes assignments in a manner that meets company expectations for safety, quality and efficiency. Meets engineered labor standards for production.
• Completes assignments through utilization of Red Prairie WMS and LMS systems in accurate and timely manner utilizing bar codes, radio frequency (RF) and or desktop computer equipment.
• Operates material handling equipment (sit down, stand up reach forklifts; slip attachments) in a manner that abides by all safety rules and assures that it is used correctly and in accordance with the manufacturer's guidelines of operation. Conducts and documents the required vehicle inspection; reports any vehicle not found to be in working order; maintains vehicle in a clean and neat condition; places vehicle on charge when needed.
• Completes the required unloading and or loading of orders as well as any re-palletizing of product that may be necessary.
• Completes the required inspection and documentation of product as required per Quality Inspection Process (QIP) and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
• Stores and retrieves the required materials, packaging, and food products from all locations designated by WMS.

• Picks and palletizes individual cases when necessary weighing in a range from 1 lbs. to 75 lbs.

• Completes daily cycle count assignments and any other inventory control system related activity.

• Works in both ambient and refrigerated temperature environments. Able to work evenings and weekends when necessary.
• Completes basic mathematical calculations to accurately receive and or ship product.
• Reads instructions displayed in either RF equipment or additional documents.
• Inputs information into operating systems through use of keypad or handwritten onto documents. Completes any and all reports and documentation needed for the tracking of hour's utilization (LMS); internal damage (WMS); trailer inspection reports (DQMP); pallet tallies for proper billing (Load Cover Sheet).
• Completes general cleaning, sweeping, and removal of debris from work area. Ensures the warehouse area is kept clean and organized at all times in accordance with the principles of DQMP and GMP and all other health and safety guidelines.
• Completes any other duties as required and assigned by manager/supervisor.
• Comply with all environmental, safety and food safety laws and regulations. Comply with all aspects of Armada's ISO 14001 programs such as recycling, electricity reduction, universal waste storage and recycling.
• Comply with all aspects of the SQF requirements and report any food safety concerns to a manager or the SQF Practitioner.

Benefits:

• Weekly pay
• 30 minute paid lunch
• Steel toe shoe credit annually

Supervisory responsibilities

• None

Qualifications

Education and experience requirement

Minimum:

• High School degree or equivalent
• At least 6 months of recent forklift experience

Preferred:

• Forklift certification (slip sheet experience preferred)
• Experience in a bar code environment

Language and technical skills requirement

• Ability to understand and follow instructions necessary for completion of principle duties and responsibilities.

Physical demands and work environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Constant driving, seeing, hearing, reaching, handling, foot controls, and grasping
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, and carrying
• Occasional sitting, pushing, pulling, crouching, twisting

Disclaimer

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended, however, to be an accurate reflection of those principal job elements essential for making decisions related to job performance, employee development and compensation. As such, the incumbent may perform other duties and responsibilities as required. Its contents imply no contractual obligation and may be changed by the company at any time.

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