Warehouse Operator

Inline Plastics Corp; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Inline Plastics Corp. in Salt Lake City, UT is seeking a Warehouse Operator to perform material handling, inventory, and general warehouse functions. The role emphasizes safety, accuracy, and timely documentation of movements using Word, Excel, and email.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of related experience, ability to operate forklifts and pallet jacks, and good communication skills to work with multiple departments. Regular attendance is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 1 year related experience or training.
• Ability to read and understand safety rules, SOPs, and operating instructions.
• Ability to operate electric forklifts, pallet jacks, and reach trucks safely; works with computers.

Responsibilities

• Acquire and maintain skill certifications for forklift and related equipment.
• Locates and distributes materials to departments as directed.
• Conduct inventory cycle counts as directed.
• Prepare and process reports using computer programs (Word, Excel, e-mail) and document material movements.
• Maintain regular attendance.
• Perform preventive forklift checks and keep work area clean.

Skills

Communication

Reading comprehension

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Reach truck

Electric pallet jacks

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT 84104

Job Summary

The Warehouse Operator performs a variety of material handling, material movement, inventory, and warehouse functions.

Essential Job Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential functions/duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties/functions may be added or assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

Operations

• Acquires and maintains skill certifications in order to properly use forklift, reach truck, and electric pallet jacks. Also, able to use tilt table, weight scale, battery exchange, stretch wrap or other equipment.
• Performs routine pre-operational check of forklifts daily and clean as needed in accordance with checklist
• Locates and distributes materials to departments as directed.
• Conducts inventory cycle counts as directed.
• Accurately prepares, inputs and processes various reports, paperwork or other administrative duties in a timely manner ether manually or with computer using programs such as TMM, Word, Excel and e-mail. Properly document all material movements.
• Examines incoming shipments, rejects damaged items, records shortages, and reports deficiencies or problems to supervisor or purchasing department.
• Must maintain regular and consistent attendance.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Safety

• Comply with the EHS Policy and applicable regulatory and company EHS rules and requirements.
• Prompt reporting of any unsafe conditions, practices, or environmental concerns to supervision. Resolving potential hazards swiftly, thereby ensuring a safe work environment for all employees.
• Attend scheduled EHS trainings.
• Actively assist the organization in achieving or surpassing EHS goals. Identify areas for improvement in EHS practices and recommend enhancements to contribute to our commitment to a safe work environment.
• Demonstrates safe work habits by adhering to general safety procedures, including correct techniques for lifting and bending, maintaining proper ergonomics, using equipment correctly, and wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
• Ensures strict adherence to all safety procedures, including the enforcement of Lockout/Tagout (LO/TO) procedures.

Product Safety and Quality

• Follows Product Safety and Quality standards.
• Follows GMP’s regarding food contact packaging as it pertains to the employee.
• Follows IPC product defense standards and complies with all Safe Quality Food (SQF) requirements.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED. One year of related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to take direction and communicate.
• Ability to read and understand written documents, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to understand detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to troubleshoot problems. Ability to understand Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's).
• Ability to perform simple addition and subtraction.
• Ability to operate electric forklifts, electric pallet jacks, and reach trucks safely.
• Ability to work with computers or computer-based equipment.

Essential Physical Demands and Frequency

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Standing: Yes
• Sitting: Yes
• Bending: Yes
• Lifting: Yes
• Stooping, squatting, pushing, pulling: Other
• Twisting: Yes
• Other: Various weather conditions
• Communication: Yes
• Other: N/A

Equal Opportunity Statement

Inline Plastics Corp. is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.