Warehouse Associate

This full time Warehouse Associate position is responsible for weighing and packaging materials in the production department as well as loading and unloading trucks, labeling stock and non-stock materials, processing inbound and outbound freight bills, and completing any other tasks related to Shipping and Receiving. 

Work Schedule: 1st Shift - 7am to 3pm

Responsibilities

• Documents/ Record Incoming raw material information
• Loads, unloads, and picks materials as needed
• Operates heavy motorized material handling equipment
• Moves material or merchandise to and from storage facilities
• Examines materials for damage
• Stores and stacks items in accordance with established storage rules and methods
• Counts and arranges inventory as needed
• Assembles, prepares, and checks merchandise to be loaded onto trucks 
• Ensures shipments are properly labeled and packed
• Obtains related documentation for each order
• Ensures correct ingredients are delivered to the work area
• Mixes and weighs out ingredients to meet customer orders and specifications 
• Sets up and starts any weigh-up or packaging machinery, checking all controls for adherence to operating/safety procedures
• Remains aware of any issues or concerns with machinery and processes
• Supplies production laborers with appropriate materials and keeps all equipment operational
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities
•    Must be able to work in a fast-paced, high-speed environment, follow standardized work process, and adhere to safe work practices in a continuous improvement environment  
•    Must be able to read and follow manuals and procedures 
•    Must have basic computer skills 
•    Must be able to maintain a clean and safe workspace 
•    Must have a positive attitude 
•    Must be dependable and have excellent attendance 
•    Must be willing and able to work overtime as needed
•    Must be able to pass a forklift test 
•    Must be able to pass a respirator fit test 
•    Must be able to read, write, and speak English 

Education and Experience
•    Preferred high school diploma or equivalent 
•    Preferred forklift experience  
•    Preferred previous manufacturing experience

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Regularly  
•    Stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl,  
•    Use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls 
•    Talk and hear to coordinate and operate equipment 
•    Use of safety equipment as dictated by the work (safety glasses, safety shoes, respirators, face shields, hearing protection, gloves, etc.) 
•    Exposure to moving mechanical parts 
Frequently  
•    Lift and/or move up to 60 pounds  
•    Work in temperature extremes, wet and/or humid conditions, with dust, fumes, airborne particles 
Occasionally 
•    Sit 
•    Handle (with mechanical equipment) up to 250 pounds. 
•    Exposure to noise levels above the OSHA action level requiring use of hearing protection 
Other 
•    Specific vision abilities may require close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.