Warehouse Forklift Operator - Shepherd Trail Road; 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Shift

The warehouse forklift operator will be required to move between different warehouse locations within Berner Food & Beverage as needed to complete their training. The warehouse forklift operator must be comfortable and capable of operating forklifts at these multiple locations.

• Inspect and ensure all warehouse equipment is operational and following all safety requirements.
• Complete required safety training and follow all required safety procedures to perform assigned duties.
• Properly utilizes a warehouse management system and maintain appropriate work documents.
• Safely and accurately picks, wraps, counts, weighs inventories, or tags products and materials.
• Safely and accurately loads outbound freight; receives inbound loads.
• Accurately scans materials in and out of locations
• Can follow the warehouse scheduling board and work with the logistics team to maintain an accurate schedule and tracking of trailers and loading/unloading activities.
• Properly stages material within designated areas.
• Properly inspect trailers before loading or unloading freight
• Completes required cleaning and GMP-required standard work to maintain an audit-ready facility.
• Regular and consistent attendance and punctuality are job requirements.
• The ability to get along with others and non-violence is a job requirement to consistently promote a positive team environment.
• Must be able to flex job requirements to the Baxter warehouse and/or Dakota plant in times of reduced workload to Shepherd Trail.
• Complete or assist in Bin Audits and/or Cycle Counts as needed.
• Assist other employees in the performance of their assigned duties when necessary.
• Conducts oneself and operates equipment and acts in accordance with all company policies, safety rules, regulations, and laws, including wearing proper personal protective equipment.
• Conducts oneself in a positive, professional manner at all times.

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One year of warehouse or inventory control experience is preferred.

• Basic computer knowledge, including Word, Excel, and ERP systems
• Knowledge of warehouse operations.
• Principles, practices, and methods of inventory control
• Previous Forklift Experience Required – preferably stand-up

• Work is performed in a warehouse and some outdoor trailer/yard environments.
• Work activities include a normal range of motion. May be required to lift, carry, push, and pull items weighing up to 70 pounds.
• A full range of body motion is required on the job to include frequent sitting, bending, stooping, crouching, lifting, carrying, grasping, pinching, feeling, walking, standing, climbing, driving, pushing/pulling, handling, balancing, and reaching on all planes.
• Fine motor coordination, fine finger dexterity, manual dexterity, and eye-hand-foot coordination are required.
• Seeing (naturally or with correction), listening, hearing, talking, communicating, spatial, form and depth perception, color discrimination, and field vision is also needed.
• Performs a variety of tasks involving dexterous use of legs, feet, arms, hands and fingers, and tools and equipment.
• May be exposed to excessive temperatures, noise, dirt/dust, hazardous chemicals, traffic hazards, variable light, vibration, and moving machinery or equipment.
• May be required to wear a protective hard hat, reflective clothing, earwear, eyewear, gloves, footwear, or other required protective attire.

Pay Range: $ 18.00-$ 20.00 per hour, based on experience. 1.00 shift differential for working 2nd or 3rd Shift. Full benefits offered (medical, dental, vision, 401k)>

Note:

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties as needed to meet Berner Food & Beverage’s ongoing needs.