Edgerton Technician 1 Forklift Operator OB C2 Shift

The J.M. Smucker Co.; Edgerton (KS); On-site; USD 26,662 - 37,974; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards Benefits Program

Inclusion, Diversity and Equity initiatives

Job summary

A leading food production company in Edgerton, KS, is seeking dedicated individuals to fulfill a Warehouse Associate role. The position involves loading and unloading trucks, maintaining logs, and ensuring quality control of incoming and outgoing products. Candidates are expected to have a high school diploma and must operate a forklift safely. A positive attitude and the ability to work as part of a team are essential. This role demands physical capability to lift up to 50 pounds and maintain a safe working environment.

Qualifications

• Must pass the forklift certification training program.
• Proven history of good attendance.
• Must be able to effectively read, comprehend, interpret, and apply information from documents.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks.
• Receive materials and products.
• Maintain receiving/shipping logs.

Skills

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

Tools

RF Gun

WMS inventory tracking system

Forklifts

Job description

Responsibilities include loading and unloading trucks, receiving materials and products, and picking, packing, wrapping, labeling, and/or shipping products using forklift and pallet jack. Maintain receiving/shipping logs and make sure that incoming and outgoing products and materials are in good condition. Move materials to the production area using the FEFO standard.

Location: Edgerton, KS

Pay: $23.46

Reports To: Distribution supervisor

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Must be able to operate a forklift in a safe manner.
• Loading and unloading trucks.
• Receive the material.
• Moving material.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate and promote a solution-based positive attitude in meeting goals and objectives.
• Ensure housekeeping standards are maintained with an eye for detail.
• Promote and ensure a safe work environment.
• Deliver quality products and services through adherence to company standards and operating procedures.

Job Specifications And Requirements

• Deliver quality products and services through adherence to company standards and operating procedures.
• Must be able to stay on task, performing essential job duties, with an elevated level of accuracy.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Experience using an RF Gun or WMS inventory tracking system handheld.
• Must pass the forklift certification training program.
• Must pass a forklift written test and practical assessment.
• Must be able toeffectively read, comprehend, interpret, record, and apply information from documents.
• Proven history of goodattendance.
• Capabilityto work well in a team environmentand be willing to help solve problems and implement solutionswith diverse employees.
• A willingness to flow to work to meet the needs of the business.

Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role:

• Previous work experience in a manufacturing warehouse and/or distribution environment.
• Safely operate powered industrial equipment and follow all company safety Rules & Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).

Work Environment

This job operates in a distribution environment. The noise level in the work environment and manufacturing sites can be high.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to talk and hear.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Able to lift objects up to 50 pounds frequently.
• May push and pull heavy trash carts, dough carts, portable equipment, and catch pans.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Other Essential Elements Not Listed Above Include

Reading, writing, basic English communication, basic math skills

Machines/Tools Used

Forklifts, electric and manual floor jacks, computer systems, and other department specific tools. All tools and equipment which are required to be used by the employees shall be supplied and kept in repair by the Employer at no cost to the employee. These items must be kept on the premises.

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• Our Total Rewards Benefits Program
• Our Thriving Together Philosophy Supporting All Impacted by Our Business
• Our Continued Progress on Inclusion, Diversity and Equity

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