Warehouse Operator

Warehouse And Inventory SpecialistGeneral Purpose: Perform various warehouse and inventory related tasks. Receive, process, store, move, and distribute items (products, materials, ingredients, equipment, supplies, etc.) within a warehouse or cooler/refrigerated environment. Unload and load trucks, truck trailers, cases, pallets, stacks, etc. Read production schedules, customer orders, work orders, shipping orders, or requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed. Convey materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or to other designated areas by hand, hand truck, or electric hand truck. Record received and shipped items. Maintain a clean and safe working environment. Work within clearly defined processes and tasks.Job Duties And Responsibilities:Load and unload stacks and move items as assigned; sort and place materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence, such as size, type, style, color, or product codeSort and store perishable goods in refrigerated areaMaintain organization, rotation of stock, and neatness of all coolers and warehouseFill requisitions, work orders, or requests for materials, tools, or other items and distribute to production workersAccurately pull and prepare customer orders for shipping and for efficient loading onto trucks/trailersCheck all information for accurate shipment of customer orders; check bills of lading for accuracy before any product is shipped or received; check products for cleanliness and condition prior to loadingUse computer to accurately scan or enter/maintain inventories and recordsComplete daily pick sheets, cycle counts, and production take backsAssist with monthly inventory counts, year-end inventory counts, and cycle counts as requiredMonitor materials, product, and equipment at each step of the process and report irregularities or concerns to supervisorMay sort, bundle and fill containers or place in assembled unitsMay mark or put identifying labels on product loadsMay operate a forklift, including a standing forklift, to load and unload trucks and move inventory from one location to anotherKeep a clean and safe working environment and optimize space utilizationFollow all DFA GMP's and work in a manner consistent with all corporate and regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements. Inform QA personnel of any quality issuesSchedule: Full time 1st Shift Friday - Monday 5:00am - 3:30pmRequirements:High school diploma or GED preferredAble to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimalEffective verbal and written communications skillsAbility to work in a fast-paced environmentMust be able to pass all pre-employment screenings including drug, background and criminal checksMust be able to stand, walk, pull, push, reach and bend virtually the entire shiftMust be able to lift up to 50 pounds and assist others when lifting is necessary and manually stack and move cases up to 6-8 cases highMust be able to work in a wet environment and work in an environment where temperature is maintained at 35–40 degrees FahrenheitMust be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends and holidaysMay occasionally be exposed to cleaning chemicalsMinimum six months experience in operating a forklift in a high efficiency environmentMinimum six months experience related to manufacturing environmentMust have forklift and pallet jack operator's certificationMust be able to pass a written and driving forklift skills testAn Equal Opportunity Employer