Baldwin GA-Egg Warehouse Operator-1st

Job Title:

Warehouse Operator
Department:
Hermitage Egg Transfer Station

Reports To:

Egg Warehouse Manager
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
Prepared By:
Santos Martinez
Prepared Date: 01/06/2015
Approved By:
Amy Douglas
Approved Date: 01/06/2015

Summary:

Performs various egg warehouse labor tasks by performing the following duties. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Prepares and loads product for export
• Loads and unloads packaging materials
• Maintains the warehouse
• Cleans some parts of the office
• Operates a forklift and electric jack

• Interpersonal Skills - Listens to others without interrupting;
  Keeps emotions under control.
• Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification.
• Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect;
  Works with integrity and ethically.
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures.
• Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions;
  Includes appropriate people in decision‑making process.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner;
  Reacts well under pressure;
  Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.
• Quality - Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Completes work in timely manner.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures;
  Reports potentially unsafe conditions;
  Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment;
  Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction;
  Takes responsibility for own actions;
  Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals;
  Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

• Ability to add and subtract two‑digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one‑ or two‑step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

• Must be able to obtain a forklift license.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel;

reach with hands and arms and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles;

toxic or caustic chemicals and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

An Equal Opportunity Employer to include women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.