About this role
<p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Primary Responsibilities</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <ul style="margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#222222">Inspect forklift prior to use. Check general condition and battery charge.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#222222">Load pallet dispenser and slip-sheets.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#222222">Stage packaging materials for the production runs.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#222222">Pull product from warehouse or staging area, check orders, load trailers per pick/pull sheets.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#222222">Record batch/lot codes and amount pulled on pick/pull sheet.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#222222">Ensure that each pallet is logged prior to going in the warehouse or on a trailer.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#222222">Observe and follow FEFO- first expiring, first out rule.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#222222">Check in and sign out drivers; give them the proper paperwork.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#222222">Loading and unloading of pallet trailers and transfer trailers.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#222222">Help with inbound raw material deliveries when shorthanded.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#222222">Ability to stack pallets of finished goods and raw materials and build mixed pallets when needed.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#222222">Keep warehouse clean and organized, including sweeping and other simple cleaning tasks.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#222222">Help with daily, monthly, and yearly inventory counts when needed.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#222222">Understand and adhere to safe working practices and ergonomics programs.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#222222">Understand and adhere to company GMP and food safety programs.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#222222">Overtime hours may be required based on work demand. Employee must be flexible with these hours.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif">Prior Knowledge/Experience</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif"> </span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">1-3 years forklift experience</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#222222">HS Diploma or GED </span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#222222">Good verbal and written communication skills</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Basic math skills, and ability to consistently read and record alphanumeric codes.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:black">Computer knowledge: basics skills/usage. SAP experience preferred.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#222222">Must have good command of the English language, both written and verbal</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#222222">Ability to work collaboatively with team members, other employees and truck drivers</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#222222">PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#222222"> </span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#222222">Production areas are noisy; regular use of ear plugs/muffs required.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#222222">Safety glasses and safety footwear (steel toe, non-slip) required.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#222222">Hair and beard nets required.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#222222">Some areas are dusty.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#222222">Operating forklift including repeatedly getting on and off throughout the shift.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#222222">Lifting up to 55 lbs.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#222222">Lifting up to 100 lbs. with assistance.</span></li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 6.0pt 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#222222">Regular walking, standing, bending, and twisting.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">General Safety Responsibility Statements (Essential)</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 8.0pt 0.0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Actively participate in all required safety training and adhere to company health and safety policies.</li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Maintain a safe work environment by identifying and reporting potential hazards or unsafe conditions immediately to a supervisor.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Properly use and maintain required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), tools, and equipment.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Safety is everyone’s responsibility; all employees are expected to act in a safe manner at all times to prevent incidents.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Comply with all local, state, and federal regulations, as well as company-specific safety procedures (e.g., JHA, Lockout/Tagout).</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Operate heavy machinery and equipment safely, ensuring all safety guards are in place and functional.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Maintain a safe, ergonomic workspace, including attending, and participating in safety drills and emergency evacuation training.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">QA</span></strong></p> <p style="margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"> </p> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" type="disc"> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Possesses a thorough knowledge of industry standards and best practices.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Produces high-quality, accurate work with strong attention to detail.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Exhibits high levels of integrity, dependability, and trustworthiness.</span></li> <li style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><span style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Maintains a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism.</span></li> </ul> <p style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-right:0.0in;margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> </p> <p style="background-color:white;margin:0.0in;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif"><strong><span style="font-size:12.0pt;color:#222222">Compensation</span></strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"><span style="color:#222222">Hourly compensation for this position is based on skills and experience, ranging from $19.00 - $23.00</span></li> </ul>