General Warehouse Worker

The J.M. Smucker Company; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

Competitive starting wage

Job summary

The J.M. Smucker Company is seeking a General Warehouse Worker to support daily warehouse operations in Topeka, KS. The role involves operating forklifts, performing pre-shipment checks, and staging goods for loading, with a focus on accuracy and safety.

Key duties include receiving, putaway, order picking, and using the warehouse management system to keep inventory accurate. Start rate is $22 per hour with a $1,000 retention bonus; OSHA safety standards apply.

Qualifications

• Forklift license required and demonstrated safe operation.
• Ability to perform pre-operational inspections of power equipment.
• Commitment to OSHA standards and warehouse safety.

Responsibilities

• Obtain Forklift Drivers License and demonstrate safe forklift operation.
• Perform pre-operational inspections and record activity.
• Unload, stack, and stage product using forklift or other power equipment.
• Receive and putaway inbound shipments and move product to storage.
• Pull orders, prepare for shipment, and ensure accurate loading.
• Use WMS to maintain inventory and perform cycle counts.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and report issues promptly.

Skills

Forklift license

Safe forklift operation

Inventory management

WMS usage

RF scanning

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

WMS

RF scanner

Job description

(\$1000 Retention Bonus! Start Rate $22 per hour) The schedule for this position is Saturday Sunday and Monday 6am to 6pm. This position is located in Topeka Kansas.

General Warehouse Worker job duties are:

• Obtain a J.M. Smucker Forklift Drivers License and demonstrate safe operations of the forklift to include safe travel speeds and conditions.
• Keep forklift battery area clean service batteries and be able to change forklift batteries.
• On a daily basis perform pre-operational inspections of power equipment and record activity on inspection sheet.
• Review understand and follow the operator responsibilities of all JSA’s SOP’s and Safe Practices written for the Warehouse DC.
• Adhere to all OSHA standards.
• Load unload stack and stage product and materials using a forklift walkie rider or other power equipment.
• Receiving/Putaway: Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations. Efficiently stack and store merchandise in the appropriate areas.
• Order Picking: Pull and prepare product for shipment ensuring that the exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped.
• Loading: Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage areas into trailers or containers.
• Quality: Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage. Report quality variances.
• WMS/Inventory: Utilize warehouse management system to maintain accurate inventory including RF capabilities for every warehouse operation to include order selection moves receiving loading and cycle counting.
• Safety Housekeeping Security: Maintain a clean neat and orderly work area. Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse. Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety. Comply with OSHA and other applicable standards. Support and abide by the company’s safety program and all safety initiatives. Policies and procedures.
• Report issues and problems to Management. Report maintenance issues in a timely manner. Clean warehouse of all loose debris from the floor and traveling area – immediately. Communicate with both oncoming and departing shift. Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) appropriate with job tasks and areas.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or GED required