Warehouse Operator, Plainfield - Day Shift

Nice-Pak Products, Inc.; Plainfield (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Warehouse Operator for their Plainfield location. This role involves efficient line stocking and warehousing of raw materials, ensuring safety and compliance with company policies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in material handling and forklift operation, demonstrating proficiency with systems like Red Prairie. Join a team where your contributions directly impact production efficiency and safety, all while working in a dynamic warehouse environment. If you're ready to take on a vital role in logistics and warehousing, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum one-year experience in Shipping, Receiving, or Warehouse position.
• Proficient in forklift operation and material handling.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for safe and efficient line stocking and warehousing of raw materials.
• Operate forklifts and yard tractors safely while maintaining good housekeeping.

Skills

Material Handling

Forklift Operation

Safety Compliance

Inventory Management

Heavy Lifting

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Red Prairie system

RF Equipment

Job description

Warehouse Operator, Plainfield - Day Shift

Job Category: Warehouse

Requisition Number: WAREH004937

Posted: February 3, 2025

Employment Type: Full-Time

Location: On-site

Job Overview

This Warehouse Operative position is responsible for safe, efficient line stocking and warehousing of raw materials. This position reports to the Warehouse Supervisor and interacts with Production, Compounding, Maintenance, Supervision and Management, Scheduling, and the Plainfield Warehouses.

Essential Functions and Basic Duties

• Adhere to all Company Safety Work Rules, policies, procedures, and cGMPs.
• Consistently pass required forklift testing and safety training.
• Become proficient in using Red Prairie system /RF & BPCS.
• Verify all materials supplied to production are correct for the current job per specification sheet.
• Inspect pallets for protruding nails, broken or missing boards and purge defective pallets.
• Inspect applicator for contamination and defects before supplying the production line.
• Review daily schedule for planning purposes.
• Calculate material requirements by item for efficient floor stocking.
• Read shop print sheet for each scheduled job.
• Deliver raw materials to machine locations from warehouse line staging areas and/or warehouse locations.
• Remove raw materials from machine area at changeovers.
• Re-wrap all raw materials before returning them to warehouse storage.
• Replenish pallets for palletizes and hand stacking locations.
• Place damaged skids on scrap pallet trailers for return to vendors.
• Remove finished goods from pallets/shipping floor when needed.
• Change and thread the stretch wrap film as needed.
• Notify maintenance of repairs needed on stretch wrap machines.
• Be proficient on all material handling equipment and operate safely.
• Maintain good housekeeping in materials storage area.
• Change equipment batteries and perform routine maintenance checks.
• Notify warehouse personnel when materials are needed from outside warehouse.
• Record material movements and enter into computer/RF equipment.
• Verify count on return material.
• Replace identification tags onto material.
• Attach finished goods tags to pallet side.
• Load Trucks.
• Operate Forklift and Truck/Reach Truck safely.
• Operate Yard Tractor safely.
• Capable of heavy lifting on a routine basis - sometimes over 50 pounds.
• Msvl Warehouse Operator 1 status will be issued once an associate has successfully signed off on 2 of the 4 Msvl whs job functions (Shipping, Towel Running, Staging, Yard Tractor).
• Msvl Warehouse Operator 2 status will be issued once an associate has successfully signed off on 3 of the 4 Msvl whs job functions (Shipping, Towel Running, Staging, Yard Tractor).
• Assist with other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.
• Warehouse Operatives shall at times in the performance of their duties be responsible for transporting hazardous chemicals (i.e., Hydrochloric Acid and Sodium Hydroxide), and be responsible for adhering to appropriate Material Safety Data Sheets, SOPs, and labeling procedures.
• Inventory stretch wrap film for reordering.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: High School or better.

Experience

Required: Minimum one-year experience in Shipping, Receiving or Warehouse position with material handling and fork truck operation responsibilities.