Logistics Operator 1st Shift (6am - 2:30pm Monday - Friday)

U.S. Waffle Company; Hazelwood (MO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Waffle Company in Hazelwood, MO is seeking a Logistics Operator to manage warehouse operations, including receiving, stock keeping, picking, and loading, while ensuring safety and quality standards. This role requires operating forklifts, scanners, and wrapping machines in a food manufacturing warehouse.

The Logistics Operator will handle inventory, sign in/out drivers, and maintain accurate records, with potential off-shift hours to meet business needs.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Good communication and English proficiency.
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Basic math skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift and pallet jacks as needed.
• Operate stretch wrap machines.
• Familiarity with scanners/handheld devices to move and track items.
• Prepare and complete orders for shipping according to the schedule.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Computer-based order picking in cooler or freezer environment.
• Maintain accurate records of stocked and shipped products.
• Check in and sign out drivers in log.
• Inventory cycle-counting.
• Check in raw materials, packaging supplies, and other deliveries.
• Label all incoming materials according to procedures.
• Stock production lines with needed materials.
• Keep warehouse areas clean and organized; daily cleaning.
• Flexibility to work off-shifts, including days, nights, weekends, or holidays.

Skills

Good communication

Basic math

Forklift experience

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Scanner/handheld devices

Forklift equipment

Job description

Job Title: Logistics Operator

Department: Warehouse

Reports To: Warehouse Manager

Site: US Waffle - Hazelwood

FLSA Status: Full Time; Non-Exempt

Position Profile

Cérélia's newly established Frozen Breakfast Business Unit is driving an ambitious growth strategy, backed by two manufacturing facilities: US Waffle in Liberty, SC, and in Hazelwood, MO. To effectively support the rapid scaling of operations at our state-of-the-art Hazelwood facility, Cérélia is seeking a dynamic and skilled Logistic Operator to join our team in Hazelwood, MO.

The Logistics Operator will be responsible for operating warehouse equipment in a food manufacturing warehouse. Warehouse activities to include receiving, handling, stock keeping, picking, and loading within the warehouse, ensuring safety and quality standards are met. Responsible for safety, process efficiency, quality assurance within the warehouse, and meeting customer expectations.

Primary Responsibilities

• Operate forklift and pallet jacks as needed.


• Operate stretch wrap machines.


• Familiarity with modern warehouse practices and methods including operating scanners or handheld devices used to move and track items.


• Prepare and complete orders for shipping according to the schedule.


• Ability to lift 50 lbs.


• Computer-based order picking in cooler or freezer environment.


• Maintain accurate records of products that have been stocked and shipped.


• Check in and sign out drivers in log.


• Inventory cycle-counting


• Check in raw materials, packaging supplies, and other deliveries according to procedures.


• Label all incoming materials according to procedures.


• Stock production lines with needed materials.


• Keep warehouse areas interior and exterior clean and organized. Daily cleaning will be required.


• Flexibility to work off-shifts, including days or nights, weekends, or holidays.

Quality Assurance

• Ensure compliance with quality policies and procedures, including product hold and traceability.


• Report any discrepancies with product or code dates.


• Follow established programs, policies, and practices to produce safe, quality foods that meet SQF, regulatory, company, and customer requirements.

Health and Safety

• Ensure the use safe work practices and that safe working conditions exist.


• Conduct daily equipment checks as required. Report any damage or equipment issue to Supervisor.


• Ensure compliance with government regulations.


• Maintain standards of health and safety, hygiene and security.


• Operate all forklifts according to OSHA standard and company policies and SOPs.


• Must be able to work in coolers and freezers for extended periods. PPE will be provided.


• Follow company safety policies and practices fostering a safe workplace and environment for ourselves and our co-workers.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills


• High School diploma or equivalent


• Basic math skills


• Forklift experience preferred.


• Must have good command of the English language, both written and verbal

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

• This is a Full Time, permanent position


• Non-Exempt position 40 hours per week, and it may require working additional hours depending on business need requirements.

TRAVEL

• None