Rushville - Warehouse Operator

Diamond Pet Foods; Rushville (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Diamond Pet Foods is seeking a Warehouse Operator to handle material handling equipment for accurate processing and shipping. Responsibilities include scanning, moving, staging, loading, locating, picking, and stacking products while maintaining safety and compliance with SOPs.

The role requires manual dexterity, ability to lift 50 pounds, and operation of forklift and scissor lift, with emphasis on teamwork and adherence to GMP standards.

Qualifications

• Requires computer literacy and ability to adapt to assignment changes.
• Must communicate effectively and work well in a team.
• Must be safety conscious and follow SOPs and GMP requirements.

Responsibilities

• Accurately organize and load product orders with damage-free handling.
• Understand loading procedures for domestic and key account shipments.
• Operate IFS scanners and complete load sheets and weight tickets.

Skills

Computer literacy

Flexible shifts

Communication

Team player

Safety conscious

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Scissor lift

Job description

Job Scope

The Warehouse Operator is responsible for operation of material handling equipment for the purpose of accurate processing and shipping, which includes but not limited to, scanning, moving, staging, loading, locating, picking, relocating, and stacking product. Accountable for personal safety, behavior, and performance. Participate in a full facility and equipment clean up as directed.

Work Environment

Work is primarily performed indoors near operating equipment and loud noise such as forklift horns and loose particles may be present. Work is performed in hot and cold environments. Work performed in this job requires employees to wear bump cap, hearing protection, safety shoes/boots, and safety glasses always.

Job Scope

The Warehouse Operator is responsible for operation of material handling equipment for the purpose of accurate processing and shipping, which includes but not limited to, scanning, moving, staging, loading, locating, picking, relocating, and stacking product. Accountable for personal safety, behavior, and performance. Participate in a full facility and equipment clean up as directed.

Work Environment

Work is primarily performed indoors near operating equipment and loud noise such as forklift horns and loose particles may be present. Work is performed in hot and cold environments. Work performed in this job requires employees to wear bump cap, hearing protection, safety shoes/boots, and safety glasses always.

Duties and Responsibilities

• As directed and trained, perform the duties and functions of a warehouse loader by accurately organizing and loading product orders, damage free.
• Understand and perform various loading procedures for domestic, foreign, and key account shipments.
• Understand and perform trailer loading procedures, rough sides, holes, tires, etc.
• Understand and perform all protocols for using/operating IFS scanners, filling out load sheets, weight tickets, etc.
• ENSURE that only correct, damage-free product is loaded.
• Maintain a First-In-First-Out finished product, inventory management system.
• Obtain load and weigh tickets for each outgoing shipment.
• Operate a shutter truck to move material on the premises in a safe professional manner.
• Stage mixed and partial pallets for upcoming shipments.
• Operate a forklift to move material on the premises in a safe professional manner.
• Perform daily inspections on loading dock equipment and trailer spotting equipment.
• Maintain an orderly warehouse, including sweeping up debris.
• Maintain thorough and legible paperwork when filling out orders.
• Perform and comply with all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Communicate production status to oncoming shift personnel.
• Maintain an orderly communication with maintenance personnel on major machine issues.
• Maintain Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) in accordance with company policy.
• Perform all functions in accordance with sound safety practices and procedures.
• Report all safety violations and safety hazards to Shift Supervisor immediately.
• Be an employee champion who will maintain a strong and positive working relationship with all employees with the utmost integrity, confidentiality, and ethical values.

Additional Job Functions

• Assist in maintaining a positive team environment and good working relationship by maintaining a positive attitude toward all Diamond team members, vendors, and customers.
• Participate effectively in a team atmosphere by modeling and promoting conflict resolution, diversity, ethical practices, and organizational citizenship.
• Responsible for other duties as deemed necessary by Management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be computer literate.
• Must have ability to accept temporary assignment changes to assist other areas of the plant.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds of product routinely and climb a ladder to maintenance equipment from a catwalk. (Up to 50% of shift)
• Must be able to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, grasp, squat, reach, and crawl. (Combined up to 25% of shift)
• Must be capable of overhead work and manual dexterity for manipulating or moving objects.
• Must be able to operate a forklift and scissor lift. (Up to 100% of shift)
• Responsible for communicating production status to oncoming shift personnel.
• Must work in a safe, professional manner always.
• Must report any accidents, property damage, or near misses to a supervisor immediately.
• Must be willing to/have availability to work any shift (day or night shift).
• Ability to work independently without immediate direction or oversight. Self-motivated with a high degree of initiative and integrity.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, to effectively communicate in a professional manner.
• Excellent interpersonal skills (communication, listening, team player, cooperative, approachable).

Education & Experience Recommendations

• High School Diploma or GED required.