Warehouse Person

Warehouse Forklift Operator

Location: Kansas City, KS

Pay Rate: $24.81 .60/hr shift differential for night shift

Hours: 2/2/3 Schedule 6:00am-6:00pm 6:00pm-6:00am

Key Benefits: Employer-Funded Pension Plan 401(k) Savings Plan

Summary: Performs the role of process expert for the warehousing process which includes, but is not limited to, the unloading, storage, loading and transporting of materials and finished goods, maintaining accurate records and inventory security. They will facilitate customer satisfaction by operating equipment and meeting process needs in a safe and timely manner to achieve delivery commitments at McCormick's warehouse with support at the plant as needed.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participates in the safety and good housekeeping programs as established within the plant.
• Adheres to rules and regulations, both internal and external, relative to environmental stewardship as well as responding to environmental emergencies in a safe and timely manner.
• Operates material handling equipment and/or manually transports, loads, stores, re-stacks and consolidates finished goods for warehousing, fabricating and shipping.
• Performs operator inspection of material handling equipment on each shift; checks fluid levels and various material handling equipment systems for malfunctions; replenishes fuel supply.
• Completes daily vehicle inspection forms.
• Completes records and reports (including, but not limited to, load tickets, tallies, storing sheets, etc.).
• Visually inspects materials, products tools and equipment for quality problems and responds to same according to corrective procedures.
• Uses tools and equipment as needed to painting and striping as required in the areas of Distribution and Stores.
• Inspects and classifies rail cars and vans prior to loading.
• Insures safety regulations are met and that proper load patterns are utilized.
• Inspects fire extinguishers in warehouse and shipping areas (including, but not limited to, mounted units, emergency truck extinguishers, etc.).
• Inspects and insures the completion of their work throughout the company area.
• Operates material handling and other equipment.
• Initiates requisitions and insures that equipment and/or material necessary for the completion of the assigned tasks is available.
• Works with management in initiating new equipment requisitions.
• Operates vehicles (including, but not limited to, forklift, tractor, street sweeper, truck, cherry picker, scissors lift, etc.).
• Notifies the appropriate personnel of any faulty operation or needed repairs accidents, breakdowns, delays or other problems affecting the completion of assigned tasks.

Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Must be able to understand verbal and written instructions.
• Must have the ability to multi-task.
• Must work well in team environment.
• Must have the ability to do basic mathematical calculations.
• Must be able to secure and maintain forklift driver's license.

Computer and Software Competencies:

• Operate a computer.
• Learn how to operate the forklift on-board computer system.

Education and/or Experience:

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Forklift driver certification preferred.
• Must be a US citizen or have the right to work in the US.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must be drug and alcohol free.

Essential Physical Requirements/Work Environment:

• Exposure to temperature extremes.
• Exposure to sounds or noise levels that may be uncomfortable.
• Prolonged sitting or standing for 8 - 12 hour shifts (and/or rotating shifts).
• Handle, control or feel objects, tools or controls.
• Lifting/carrying/moving up to 50 pounds.
• Regular attendance on site and the ability to work varying or rotating shifts.