Operator 1 Logistics

The J.M. Smucker Company; Emporia (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The J.M. Smucker Company in Emporia, Kansas is hiring for warehouse roles requiring teamwork and adherence to safety standards. Responsibilities include loading and unloading trucks, material handling, and maintaining logs.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and pass required tests. A manufacturing environment experience is preferred, with a focus on maintaining cleanliness and safety in operations.

Qualifications

• Must pass forklift test and driver test provided by the company.
• Prior work experience in a manufacturing warehouse or distribution environment preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds consistently.

Responsibilities

• Operate a forklift safely.
• Load and unload trucks.
• Receive material and maintain accurate logs.
• Move material using FIFO standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the warehouse.

Skills

Forklift operation

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Material handling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary education in relevant fields

Tools

Forklifts

Pallet jacks

Computers

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Must be able to communicate and work effectively in a team environment. Must 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, picking, packing, wrapping, labeling, and shipping products using forklift and pallet jack. Maintain receiving and shipping logs and ensure incoming and outgoing products are in good condition. Move raw and packaging materials to the production area using the FIFO standard. Maintain 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

• Operate a forklift safely.
• Load and unload trucks.
• Receive material.
• Maintain receiving and shipping logs.
• Move material.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Must pass forklift test and driver test provided by the company.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent required. Additional post‑secondary education preferred in fields such as material handling, warehouse, distribution, or packaging. Prior work experience in a manufacturing warehouse or distribution environment preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Manufacturing environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, squat, bend, reach, push, pull, twist, crawl, and climb stairs/ladders. Must lift up to 50 pounds.

OTHER essential elements

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.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.