Warehouse Operator

Land O'Lakes; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 31,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Land O'Lakes is seeking a Warehouse Operator in Portland, Maine to support our Purina Animal Nutrition warehousing team. Pay is $27.35 per hour plus a $0.80 shift differential, with a 2nd shift schedule (2:30pm–11:00pm, Monday–Friday).

This is a union facility with overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed. You will handle inbound/outbound deliveries, pack/load final products using a forklift, assist with cycle counts, and keep the warehouse organized.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• 1 year of warehousing experience.
• Basic computer and math skills.
• Able to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions.
• Willingness to learn new skills, problem-solve and troubleshoot.
• Strong collaboration, communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Complies with all safety processes and insists on safety practices of self and others.
• Shows up on time, completes tasks by deadlines, and adapts to changes quickly.
• Processes work orders by selecting correct products from racks, palletizing them, shrink-wrapping, and staging the product order for delivery.
• Able to multi-task and keep up with warehousing demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Ensures all standard operating procedures are followed.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of work area.
• Successful forklift certification required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Warehousing experience

Basic math skills

Reading and writing

Verbal and written instructions

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Tools

Forklift Certification

Job description

Warehouse Operator

Pay: $27.35 per hour plus Shift Differential : $0.80 per hour

Shift & Working Hours: 2nd Shift 2:30pm to 11:00pm Monday-Friday, Weekends/Overtime/Holidays as needed, hours subject to business needs.

This is a Union Facility, and this position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement.

In this role, you'll be a key member of our Land O'Lakes, Inc. warehousing team, performing front-line processes that ensure successful delivery of final products. You'll gain skills and experience in warehouse operations including coordinating inbound/outbound deliveries, packing/loading final products using a forklift, assisting with cycle counts, and organizing areas of the warehouse. You'll operate daily on a forklift and use other plant machinery and equipment as needed. Join our team to become part of a member-owned co-op that is Rooted In Tomorrow.

This role is part of our Purina Animal Nutrition business who serves producers and animal owners throughout the United States. We innovate the nutrition products and practices that unlock the full potential of every animal for a healthier, more productive life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complies with all safety processes and insists on safety practices of self and others
• Shows up on time, completes tasks by deadlines, and adapts to changes quickly
• Processes work orders by selecting correct products from racks, palletizing them, shrink-wrapping, and staging the product order for delivery
• Able to multi-task and keep up with warehousing demands in a fast-paced environment
• Ensures all standard operating procedures are followed
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of work area
• Successful forklift certification required
• Other duties as assigned

Required Experience and Skills:

• Must be 18 years or older
• 1 year of warehousing experience
• Basic computer and math skills
• Able to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions
• Willingness to learn new skills, problem-solve and troubleshoot
• Strong collaboration, communication skills, and is always respectful

Preferred Experience:

• 2+ years of warehousing work experience
• Forklift experience

Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift/carry up to 60 pounds
• Frequent movement including walking, standing, bending/stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms, lifting, climbing and other active movements
• Performing duties while wearing personal protective equipment
• Working in temperature zones that include cold and/or hot environments for extended periods and may include areas where dust and chemicals are present

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

We provide a broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best. Land O'Lakes is Where Your Future Takes Root.

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