Warehouse Relief Operator

Warehouse Relief Operator

Job Summary: Operates any position within the warehouse by performing the following duties.

• Expected to have the knowledge to operate every position in the warehouse.
• Able to handle all aspects of loading, shipping, receiving, and inventory.
• Inspects and repairs (as needed) packaging and pallet organization.
• Checks and records inventory. Reports any discrepancies to supervisor.
• Schedules cheese pick-ups that allow for rapid loading and quick departures.
• Responsible for delivering heavy items to the necessary areas of the plant from dry storage.
• Ensures that samples are pulled from every sixtieth block of cheese to check for quality.
• Ensures that every time a rack is emptied it is inspected for any defects.
• Maintains a clean working environment by picking up debris, sweeping and mopping floors, washing walls, straightening pallets and inspecting racks.
• Keeps records in accordance with good manufacturing process and local and state laws.
• Utilizes GPS processes, driving zero losses and upholds the culture of Southwest Cheese non-negotiables.
• Each employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations, and orders issued pursuant to the Occupational Safety and Health Act which are applicable to his/her own actions and conduct.
• Complies with all applicable food safety regulations and mandates. (Food Safety Modernization Act- FSMA, Safe Quality Foods, Food and Drug Administration, Pasteurized Milk Ordinance)

• Showing Respect: Research issues & incidents with internal teams, business partners and customers in a collaborative manner that includes professional, honest and transparent communication.
• Find a Better Way: Work with internal and external teams to implement process improvements and/or procedural changes that eliminate non-value added activities and drive more business value.
• Winning Together: Assist with training of new team members. Facilitate or oversee training and standard operating procedure reviews to ensure new hires develop proficiency of role.
• The Customer’s Champion: Proactively engage to support our customer needs on an end to end basis and strive to meet or exceed SLA timelines.
• Performance Matters: Meet or exceed all key metrics in line with expectations for role. Continually update knowledge of products, product changes, processes and services offered to deliver a dynamic customer experience.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Ability to run, or learn to run and troubleshoot all equipment in the Warehouse.
• Excellent attendance and safety record.
• Desire to grow with the company.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Possess general understanding of export requirements and policies.
• Ability to calculate correct percentages of product types to be used in product blends, based on existing recipes/formulas.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, handle multiple projects simultaneously and delegate assignments to others.
• Proficient personal computer skills including electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics.
• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.
• Possess good understanding of OSHA, USDA, HACCP, Loss Control, and Safety policies/practices.