Warehouse Distribution

* Operate material handling equipment safely and efficiently to minimize risk to personnel and damage to inventory and equipment.
* Use equipment to move materials within the plant.
* Replenish pick slots.
* Demonstrate safe work practices to prevent on-the-job injuries by following all company and OSHA safety regulations.
* Load finished product and custom orders onto trailers in the correct sequence and according to loading requirements, while ensuring an accurate piece count.
* Operate a wrapping machine to wrap finished orders.
* Adhere to lockout-tagout procedures.
* Place proper documentation on pallets.
* Read the truck schedule and follow instructions to determine which materials or trucks to be moved.
* Perform tasks as directed by the Warehouse Management System (WMS).
* Work as a member of the warehouse team by communicating information to coworkers on time to ensure efficient operation of the warehouse.
* Perform daily inspection checks on forklifts.
* Complete accurate inventory transactions promptly, to reflect material movement and inventory status.
* Operate dock plates and dock locks following company procedures.
* Maintain cleanliness and sanitary conditions in the warehouse, daily.
* Identify problems with equipment, product quality, conveyor system, etc., and take corrective action.
* Use care when loading and stacking pallets on trailers to ensure that the product arrives at the customer damage-free.
* Use dunnage bags, load bars, and load straps, as needed.
* Complete HACCP outbound trailer inspection and report any deficiencies to the supervisor immediately.
* Turn completed paperwork in daily.
* Assist in the training of new Warehouse Workers and ongoing training of current employees, as requested.
* Assist in recouping damaged finished products and transport damaged products to recoup pallets.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
* Skill in operating material moving equipment safely and conscientiously.
* Performs basic math operations (add, subtract, multiply, divide).
* Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
* Ability to work as a productive member of a team.
* Ability to work at a rapid pace for continuous periods.
* Ability to organize and work on multiple tasks concurrently.
* Ability to deal effectively with persons representing widely divergent backgrounds, interests, and points of view.
* Communicates effectively with plant personnel courteously and cooperatively.
* Demonstrates efficient material handling skills regularly.
* Displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment toward completing work tasks efficiently and safely.
* Demonstrates responsible behavior and attention to detail.
* Responds appropriately to supervision.
* Aligns behavior with the needs, priorities, and goals of the department and company.
* Maintain good attendance and punctuality.
* Actively participates in resolving issues or problems related to warehouse operations.
* Demonstrates a commitment to high-quality standards of workmanship.
* Must become familiar with plant layout for efficient material movement.
* Possess a high school diploma or GED.
* Must learn how to operate the Warehouse Management System
* Candidate must complete a Qualification Checklist
* Onsite training specific to job responsibilities.
* Must possess or obtain forklift certification.
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