Warehouse Associate

Position: Warehouse Associate-1
** Job Purpose
** To operate forklifts safely and efficiently; handle all production and raw materials properly and orderly; maintain warehouse area with orderly stacking and good housekeeping; load and unload truck/trailers safely and using proper procedures; maintain access to dock doors both inside and outside the facility; and prepare all warehouse-related documents as necessary.
** Key Responsibilities and Duties
*** Operate forklifts in a safe manner.
* Wear seat belts during forklift operation at all times.
* Ensure Forklift is maintained in a safe and efficient operating condition. (Daily/Weekly Inspections)
* Remove product from production area.
* Ensure all units are stacked at proper height and in orderly manner in Warehouse.
* Bring raw materials to the production floor.
* Weigh, identify (mark) and stage waste raw materials.
* Sweep and maintain Warehouse in an orderly fashion.
* Maintain access to dock doors.  (Snow removal, debris removal, etc.)
* Prepare Warehouse reports, review Bills of Lading, work orders, etc., as necessary.
* Load and unload truck/trailers.
* Ensure proper procedures for loading/unloading trailer is being followed.
* Assist co-workers where needed.
* Assist with documenting daily and monthly Inventories.
* Complete Quality Control Orientation program.
* Complete Warehouse Inventory Procedure training on the in-house computer inventory systems.
* Assist in the training of new employees in the Quality Control Orientation Program as needed.
* Assist in the training of new employees on the in-house computer inventory systems as needed.
* Perform assigned tasks as instructed by supervisors.
* ** Complete or have completed the OSHA Forklift Certification program within 90 days of employment to earn an OSHA Forklift Certification/License.
*** Responsible for active participation on plant teams and activities including safety, quality, sustainability, community involvement, OEE, maintenance, employee wellness, brainstorming and continuous improvement which are required to create and maintain a World Class environment.
* Responsible for their personal development by requesting regular meetings with their managers, requesting additional training, requesting involvement beyond their immediate job responsibilities, seeking higher education opportunities including continuing education classes and establishing self development and performance goals with their managers.
** Quality/GMP/Food Safety
*** Responsible for handling, transporting, and storing materials and finished goods in a manner which maintains product quality and food safety.
* Label and/or tag all production, and maintain raw and packaging material traceability by recording lot codes as required.
* Isolate and track all non-conforming products and materials.
* Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), personnel practices, HACCP, and prerequisite food safety programs.
* Ensure work is performed in a manner which prevents foreign material contamination.
* Communicate quality, food safety and food defense issues to appropriate personnel.
* Maintain a clean, organized work area through effective housekeeping, sanitization, and waste management practices by following the master cleaning and sanitization schedule to ensure the food safety of materials, products and processes are not impacted.
* Proactively resolve housekeeping and sanitization opportunities.
** Experience, Educational and Technical Qualifications
*** Our Warehouse Associate should possess a sense of urgency, accountability, and be able to work with limited supervision.
* A High School diploma or GED equivalent is preferred.
* One year of forklift experience is preferred.
** Abilities Required*** ### Must be able to come to work promptly and regularly.* ### Must be able to take direction and work well with others.* ### Must be able to work under the stress of deadlines.* ### Must be able to concentrate and perform accurately.* ### Must be able to react to change productively and to handle other tasks as assigned.
** Physical Activity

Required:

*** ### Climbing:
Ascending or descending ladders, stairs and equipment, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms.  Needs good body…