1st Shift Warehouse Worker

Great Lakes Cheese; Wausau (WI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Warehouse Worker to ensure efficient organization and storage of products while adhering to safety and quality standards. In this role, you will be responsible for verifying product counts, operating warehouse equipment, and maintaining a clean working environment. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a fast-paced production setting, where your attention to detail and commitment to safety will be valued. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and are eager to support a team focused on quality, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to read shipping/receiving records and comprehend production schedules.
• Experience with bar code driven operations and lift trucks is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verify counts of products and supplies, organize storage, and load/unload trucks.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness in the working environment.

Skills

Basic math skills

Decision making based on standard practices

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Tow motor

Hand jack

Wrapper

Battery hoist

Handheld scanner

Job description

Job Overview

The Warehouse Worker will organize and store product to meet customer specifications in compliance with company policy related to GMPs and Safety.

Job Responsibilities

1. Verify accurate counts of finished products and supplies.
2. Organize and store finished products.
3. Load and unload trucks per bills of lading.
4. Operate all warehouse equipment (tow motor/hand jack/wrapper/battery hoist) in safe manner.
5. Put finished products into storage.
6. Change and maintain batteries/fill out documentation.
7. Perform cycle counts.
8. Maintain proper rotation of raw materials/packaging/finished goods per FIFO.
9. Productive use of down time.
10. Accurately receive in product (finished goods, raw materials, ingredients).
11. Communicate safety issues to manager.
12. Perform RF functions using a handheld/scanner.
13. Stage customer orders in organized manner on shipping dock.
14. Accurately prepare Customer orders within GLC and Customer guidelines/requirements.
15. Maintain an organized, safe, and clean working environment.
16. All GLC employees are expected to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures.
17. All GLC employees are expected to produce our products in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices, Policies and Procedures outlined in our Safe Quality Food Program.
18. Other responsibilities as assigned by the Lead/Manager.

Required Education and Experience

• Ability to make minor decisions based on standard practices.
• Ability to read and prepare shipping and receiving records/reports and comprehend production schedules/pick sheets.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.

Preferred Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED.
• Basic understanding of shipping and receiving processes and related equipment.
• Lift truck experience.
• Experience in the use of a bar code driven (RF) operation.

Working Conditions

• Ability to constantly stand/walk; bend/flex/extend neck; frequently grip/reach/lift/pull with L/R hands.
• Hair nets, ear plugs/muffs, hardhats, and/or safety glasses may be required.
• Ability to frequently handle material from floor-to-waist, waist-to-shoulder and pushing/pulling/carrying.
• Product weight: up to 100 lbs.
• Repetitive work in a fast-paced production environment with average temperature of 50-60 degrees F.
• Use of motor skills to safely drive tow motors or other motorized vehicles in tight quarters.

EEOC & Disclaimer

Great Lakes Cheese is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.