Warehouse/Forklift Operator

SUMMARY: This position supports the production/manufacturing process.

MAJOR DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Complete Forklift Safety Training Class

· Operate all equipment in a safe manner an utilize available safety equipment

· Comply with established GMP’s and safety regulations

· Inspect forklifts at beginning of shift to ensure that equipment is operating safely

· Maintain order and cleanliness of warehouse

· Participate in plant wide sanitation clean-ups

· Participate in physical inventories

· Communicate and cooperate with all teams within the plant in a friendly, professional manner to facilitate an efficient plant and positive work environment

· Any other duties assigned by a Coordinator or a Manager

Material Supply:

· Know how to utilize Locator System to find required packaging material and update system for inventory pulls and returns

· Follow FIFO inventory procedure

· Deliver correct packaging material to pack lines in a timely manner

· Return unused packaging material to warehouse

· Remove empty pallets from packaging area

· Load by-product tubs onto by-product truck

· Transport hand-stacked items to warehouse and record production on appropriate form

Receiving:

· Have working knowledge of mechanical loading docks

· Verify item identification and quantity prior to signing bills

· Put received material in warehouse locations including storage racks

· Update locator system with appropriate information

· Unload trucks per scheduled delivery times

· Pallet exchange with participating vendors

Loading:

· Have working knowledge of mechanical loading docks

· Have working knowledge of bar coding system and RF scanners

· Inspect condition of trailers, sweep if needed

· Pick pallets from conveyor and load into appropriate truck

· Utilize correct loading patters to minimize in transit damage

· Print bills of lading for completed loads

· Affix “seal” to trailer door

· Provide driver with appropriate documentation
Alvey/Conveyor
· Have working knowledge of Alvey palletizers

· Have working knowledge of conveyor system

· Have working knowledge of labeling equipment

· Have working knowledge of stretch wrappers

· Have working knowledge of stackers

· Have working knowledge of Alvey system monitor

· Assign items to palletizers in a manner to ensure smooth product flow

· Maintain empty pallet supply

· Record damaged product on appropriate form

DIMENSIONS: Non-Supervisory role

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES REQUIRED TO SUCCESSFULLY PERFORM MAJOR DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Mathematical Skills: 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.

Reasoning Ability: 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.

Other Skills and Abilities: Must be able to operate desk calculator. Must be able to operate computer barcode system.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS – 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.

· Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

· Must be able to climb ladders and work 25 feet above floor

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $22.25 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Evening shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Winchester, VA 22603: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Warehouse experience: 2 years (Required)

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)

Work Location: One location