Operator 1 Logistics

The J.M. Smucker Co.; Emporia (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The J.M. Smucker Co. in Emporia, KS is seeking a warehouse worker to support loading, unloading, receiving and shipping operations.

Must follow GMP standards, communicate well in a team, and safely operate forklifts and pallet jacks. You will maintain receiving and shipping logs, move materials to production areas using FIFO, and help keep the facility clean and safe. A high school diploma is required; post-secondary education in materials handling is preferred; prior manufacturing warehouse

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma, or equivalent.
• Additional post-secondary education is preferred (Technical or Vocational education) in areas of material handling, warehouse, distribution, packaging, etc.
• Previous work experience in a manufacturing warehouse and or distribution environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Must be able to operate a forklift in a safe manner.
• Loading and unloading trucks.
• Receive material.
• Maintain receiving and shipping logs.
• Moving material.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Forklift operation

Following instructions

Safety awareness

Material handling

Log keeping

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical or vocational education in material handling, warehouse, distribution, packaging

Tools

Forklifts

Pallet jack

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

Must be able to communicate and work effectively in a team environment. Must be able to follow instructions (written and verbal), safely and accurately complete assigned duties and maintain GMP standards. Duties include loading and unloading trucks, receiving raw 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 material are in good condition. Move raw and packaging materials to the production area using the FIFO standard. In addition, the worker maintains the cleanliness, organization, and safety of the warehouse. Workers are required to lift 50 pounds, walk or stand for most of the shift.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must be able to operate a forklift in a safe manner.
• Loading and unloading trucks.
• Receive material.
• Maintain receiving and shipping logs.
• Moving material.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

Must pass forklift test and driver test that is given by the company.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Requires high school diploma, or equivalent. Additional post-secondary education is preferred (Technical or Vocational education) in areas of material handling, warehouse, distribution, packaging, etc. Previous work experience in a manufacturing warehouse and or distribution environment is preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Manufacturing environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The employee must have the ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, squat, bend, reach, push, pull, twist, crawl, climb stairs/ladders, and be able to lift a maximum of 50 pounds.

OTHER ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS NOT LISTED ABOVE INCLUDE:

Reading, writing, seeing, hearing, communicating, adding, subtracting and understanding instructions.

MACHINES/TOOLS USED:

Forklifts, electric and manual floor jacks, dollies, computer, pencil, markers, cardboard, bump hat, ear plugs, safety glasses and hair net.

This is a PM position

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