BASIC PURPOSE:

Responsible for processes and activities to ensure production demands are achieved while producing safe, quality food.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Select, prepare and load product for outbound shipment per customer specifications. Moves product from staging areas into trailers

· Safely operate lift truck and walkie and perform material handling functions

· Use hand held scanners

· Assist in loading and unloading of trucks

· Properly rotate product to assist with inventory management

· Complete necessary paperwork completely and accurately

· Monitor, track, and confirm key metrics including fuel levels and the proper temperature of reefer levels

· Utilize electronic tablets to input data

· Follow all Food Safety requirements and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)

· Ensure conformance to company standards and customer specifications

· Assist in cleanliness of general work area

· Ability to work days and hours that can change on a regular basis

· Comply with food safety practices and all applicable requirements as they pertain to SQF and that are maintained

· Support company driven food safety improvement initiatives

· Additional Duties as assigned by manager

Must be willing to work in the cold and the rotating 12-hour shifts. The hours are typically between 4p-5p start and 4a-5a end.

****Training is typically for 1-2 weeks, Monday-Friday.***** 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

· Work continually in refrigerated environment 35° F– 45° F degrees

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Longevity with former employers


• Good attendance 


• Able to work overtime as needed with or without notice

EDUCATION / TRAINING:

• High school diploma or GED preferred


• Basic Reading, Writing, and Math Skills

RELATED EXPERIENCE / REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience in production, warehouse, food processing, manufacturing food production or food service warehouse environment.


• Previous forklift experience


• Scanner experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

• Perform various roles including activities such as product receiving and selection, packaging, sorting, re-boxing, marination, further processing and facility sanitation while adhering to company manufacturing requirements and safety regulations.


• Positive attitude


• Ability to work a flexible schedule


• Strong attention to detail


• Ability to handle multiple tasks at the same time


• Load and unload trucks in a timely manner


•  Ability to work in a refrigerated warehouse environment

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be able to perform the following physical activities for described length of time.

•  OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33 


• FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66% 


• CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100% or NEVER

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:

• STAND CONTINUOUSLY


• WALK OCCASIONALLY


• DRIVE VEHICLE NEVER


• SIT OCCASIONALLY

LIFT:

• 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) FREQUENTLY


• 11-20 lbs (Light) FREQUENTLY


• 21-50 lbs (Medium) FREQUENTLY


• 51-100 lbs (Heavy) OCCASIONALLY


• Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) NEVER

CARRY:

• 1-10 lbs (Sedentary) FREQUENTLY


• 11-20 lbs (Light) FREQUENTLY


• 21-50 lbs (Medium) FREQUENTLY


• 51-100 lbs (Heavy) OCCASIONALLY


• Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy) NEVER

• PUSH/PULL FREQUENTLY


• CLIMB/BALANCE FREQUENTLY


• STOOP/SQUAT FREQUENTLY


• KNEEL FREQUENTLY


• BEND FREQUENTLY


• REACH ABOVE SHOULDER OCCASIONALLY


• TWIST FREQUENTLY


• GRASP OBJECTS CONTINUOUSLY


• MANIPULATE OBJECTS FREQUENTLY


• MANUAL DEXTERITY OCCASIONALLY

1 (Push/Pull: Hand truck, gate, straps, metal ramp, truck door, dolly, boxes, truck gear shift)

2 (Climb/Balance: In/Out Truck/Trailer to cab. On/Off ramp to ground level and side doorsteps and Platform of trailer. Stairs)

3 (Grasp Objects: Hand truck, boxes, cartons, steering wheel)

4 (Manipulate Objects: Boxes, dolly, metal truck ramp, hand truck, paperwork, truck gate, straps)

5 (Manual Dexterity: Typing, use of office machines such as copiers, printer