Cooler Lead

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Full Time Manual Labor Hammond, LA, US

2 days ago Requisition

Reports To:Supervisor or Cooler Manager

Location:Hammond, LA

FLSA Status:Non-Exempt

Pay Range + other compensation components:$20.00

Shift (if applicable): 10-hour shifts, 4 days a week, day/morning shift Working overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required.

Position Overview

This position is essential for ensuring the efficient operation of our facility. This role involves the preparation and loading of trucks with products to ensure that all items are handled with care and accuracy. This position contributes significantly to our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

The Cooler Loadout/General Labor Associate shall be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Loads and unloads material onto or from pallets, trays, racks, and shelves.
• Responsible for moving full cased product from the unitizer to pick faces or storage locations.
• Follows all company policies and procedures regarding GMPs, SOPs, Quality standards, and OSHA regulation.
• Mark the paperwork properly when making adjustments for product shortages.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area to promote safety and efficiency.
• Trailer checks
• Ensure all paperwork is filled out and completed with required information in accordance with SOPs.
• Perform freight handling using appropriate motorized and manual equipment (certified)
• Must be able to clean and sanitize all equipment.
• Keeps accurate records of load sheets, inventory sheets, scrap sheets, and computerized equipment.
• Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Supervise boxline, loadout, and/or unitizer.
• Ensure all employees are doing the jobs as assigned according to all procedures.
• Ensure all employees receive the needed training to perform their job(s).
• Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• The applicant must be 18 years of age.
• Previous experience in a warehouse setting
• Familiarity with operating all forklifts and other warehouse equipment.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations related to warehouse operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Mechanical knowledge is beneficial for troubleshooting equipment issues.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to work in a safe and clean area.
• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ability to fill out daily reports.

Required Soft Skills:

• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and conflict resolution skills.
• Coachable and willing to learn.
• Must be able to follow both verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Competency

• Must be able to read and write English and perform basic math calculations.
• Effective time management skills to achieve results through prioritizing demands.
• Demonstrates critical thinking skills and effective decision-making skills.
• Strong attention-to-detail and organizational skills.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in essential tasks and a willingness to learn.

Working Conditions

• (S) he may be required to work in outside weather for the duration of the shift in the staging and loading of trailers.
• May be required to stack and unstack items weighing 50 pounds from a height of approximately seven feet to the ground and back continually for the duration of the shift.
• Must be able to work in both very hot (more than 100 degrees) and very cold (less than 20 degrees below zero) and in a very wet and humid environment for extended periods of time.

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