Logistics​/Warehouse Technician

Job Title

Logistics/Warehouse Technician

American Falls,

Full time

Under the direction of the Supervisory Staff, the Logistics Technician (Tech) positions standard work includes (this is not an exhaustive list and other tasks may be assigned):

• LOTO, safety programs, monthly training
• Operating all warehouse equipment (Forklifts, pallet jack, dock locks, pallet conveyor systems, scanners, warehouse management systems, transportation management systems, etc.)
• Loading/unloading trucks and rail cars
• Handles/stores finished goods pallets into racking system
• Cycle counts, inventories as needed
• Willing to train and become forklift certified
• General housekeeping, maintenance tasks, troubleshooting tasks, training, and continuous skills development

This position ensures that the warehouse runs at optimum efficiency while collaborating with a team, which includes keeping machines and work area in a clean, sanitary condition and following hygienic zoning protocols. Abides by all company policies and procedures. Logistics Techs will provide relief to other associates as needed.

• Be a role model on following company policies and procedures.
• Must have a good understanding of warehouse operations and daily tasks as assigned.
• Technical knowledge of equipment ownership – operate and maintain at base condition.
• Participates in root cause analysis exercises and activities, aware of tools available for root cause analysis identification.
• Supports all other warehouse tasks as assigned.
• Help maintain inventory records by ensuring transfers and changes are recorded accurately.
• Can do PM tasks as assigned.
• Marks materials with identifying information.
• Complete skills validations within required training timeframe.
• Conveys materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or to other designated areas.
• Sorts and places items on racks according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, or product code.
• Confronts wrong behaviors against standard requirement of SOPs, GMP and safety practices to improve team performance.
• Verify accurate product placement during receiving process with the use of an Inbound Receiving Note.
• Sorts and stores perishable goods in refrigerated rooms.
• Executes appropriate inventory tasks.
• Drives forklift to transport stored items from warehouse to plant and from warehouse to truck or railcar.
• Other duties may be assigned.

• Break relief for other Technicians as assigned.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and understand both verbal and written instructions in English.
• Must be able to safely lift 50 pounds and on occasion may have to lift or exert up to 100 pounds with team lifting.
• Able to display skills in manufacturing processes, including operating, maintaining, and cleaning automated equipment.
• Maintaining accurate records and data.
• Display strong technical, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
• Operating essential material handling equipment at the site e.g., clamp truck, forklift, hand trucks, etc.

• Use basic hand and power tools.
• Lift 50 pounds by bending and stooping; climb, stand, and move around on stairs, ladders, and platforms; twist, turn and bend.
• Enter confined spaces.
• Stand on concrete floors for an extended period.

The American Falls Lamb Weston Plant operates 7-days per week. Technicians work any day of the week, including weekends. Changes in business volume and production requirements can cause the plant to occasionally change the length of work shifts or the rotation schedule. The hours of work are typically 12 hours per day. Technicians are expected to be willing to rotate and to work any shift.

Additional days could be required to be worked as overtime.

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Wear required safety personal protective equipment (eye protection, ear protection, safety shoes).
• Willing to work day and night rotating shifts on a monthly basis.

• Health Insurance Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts
• Well-being programs including company wide events and a wellness incentive…