2ND SHIFT Warehouse Associate I/FORK LIFT OPERATOR - Rise Baking Company

The Forklift Operator is responsible for receiving, storing, selecting and loading products within the warehouse.

The Fine Details

• Selection and preparation of customer orders in a manner that insures complete fulfillment of each order, accurate receipt and documentation for inbound product.
• Affixes pallet tags and marks materials with other identifying information upon receipt
• Conveys products and materials from receiving areas to storage or other designated areas; rotates stock to enable oldest stock to be most accessible for picking.
• Places items on racks, shelves or bins according to predetermined slot assignments; ensures proper warehouse cleanliness is maintained at all times.
• Reads pick tickets, pick labels (or on-screen display, etc.), assembles customer orders from stock and places orders on pallets; loads trailers with merchandise scheduled to be shipped.
• Maintains performance at or above productivity standards and service level targets established by the company.
• Operates within applicable safety guidelines as per government regulations, the company's safety manuals and/or stated safety policies, and common sense.
• Performs inspection of material handling equipment and maintains fluid levels to ensure continuous optimal operation.
• Follows up on all customer requests and questions to ensure appropriate response is made and customer is satisfied.
• Adhere to all company policies, procedures and safety rules as stated in the Employee Handbook and otherwise posted or communicated.
• Other duties as assigned to help meet company goals.

The Secret Ingredients

• Certified in both standing and sitting forklift operation.
• Experience using RF scanners.

The Recipe

• 1+ years of experience working in a warehouse environment, Food and/or beverage industry preferred.

Work environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The individual in this role will spend a significant amount of time on the plant floor, which is where most of the hazards detailed below will be encountered.

• The employee is frequently exposed to airborne particles and/or aromas.
• The noise level in the work environment is loud in the production environment.
• The employee will be exposed to a hot, humid environment on the production floor, especially during the summer months. Winter months may provide for a cold environment.
• The employee will be exposed to refrigerated and frozen environments in storage areas.
• Required PPE includes slip-resistant footwear, hair/beard nets, hearing protection, and safety glasses. When performing some functions, bump caps, gloves, and chemical-resistant coverings may be required.

Physical demands

• Reaching with hands and arms and the ability to use hands and fingers.
• Ability to see, hear, and speak.
• Frequently required to stand for up to four hours at a time.
• Required to walk, climb stairs and ladders, and/or balance one’s body.
• Some of these roles may require the ability to lift and carry up to 60 pounds, infrequently.