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. This includes staging loads for faster loading times whenever possible.
• 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 Admin, 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. Take ownership of customer requests and engage with internal teams as needed and within a timely manner.
• “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 multiply projects simultaneously and delegate assignments to others.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Proficient personal computer skills including electronic mail, record keeping, routine database activity, word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc.
• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to supervisor and/or Human Resources.
• Participate in proactive…