Shipping Operator 2

J.M. Smucker; Emporia (KS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

J.M. Smucker in Emporia, Kansas is seeking a warehouse associate to load, unload, receive materials and manage shipping logs. You will operate a forklift, move materials, and ensure FIFO flow while maintaining GMP-like standards.

This full-time role requires high school diploma, CDL, and ability to lift up to 100 pounds, stand long hours, and pass forklift tests. The shift runs 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM in a manufacturing warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• Must pass Forklift written test and driver test.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical education preferred.
• CDL is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift to load/unload trucks safely.
• Receive raw materials and products.
• Maintain shipping and receiving logs.
• Move materials to production areas using FIFO.
• Keep warehouse clean, organized and safe.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDL

Technical or vocational education (preferred)

Tools

Forklift operation

Material handling equipment

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 and shipping logs and make sure that incoming and outgoing product and material are in good condition. Move raw and packing 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. Hours will be 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

Must pass Forklift written test and driver test given by the company.

MACHINES/TOOLS USED:

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

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. CDL is required

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Manufacturing Environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to stand (20%), walk (70%) and bend (10%) for 12 hours. Ability to lift approximately up to a maximum of 100 pounds (sack of flour), approximately 144 times per day from ankle to chest. Ability to reach from 2 1/2 feet approximately 540 times per day and up to 6 feet, approximately 72 times per day. May climb stairs and ladder. Performs repetitive motions, using the hands /arm approximately 800 times per day and the back twisting approximately 720 times per day. Ability to push/ pull upper body 72 times per day and whole body 10 times per day. Shortening weigh approximately 50 lbs., dry ingredients weigh 100 lbs. and barreled ingredients weigh 400 lbs. (use hoist).

OTHER ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS NOT LISTED ABOVE INCLUDE:

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

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