Warehouse Specialist - Weekend Shift

T. Marzetti Company; Union City (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food production is seeking responsible Material Handlers to operate powered industrial equipment and perform various material handling tasks. Qualified candidates will have experience in warehouse settings, excellent communication and teamwork skills, and the ability to meet production standards. This role includes working in varied environmental conditions with physical requirements for lifting and mobility.

Qualifications

• Prior warehouse/distribution experience required.
• Experience operating forklifts or other powered equipment.
• Basic knowledge of reading, writing, and mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Operate powered industrial equipment for material handling.
• Ensure safety checks on equipment before usage.
• Complete cleaning duties throughout and at the end of the shift.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Multi-tasking

Basic Computer Skills

Hand/Eye Coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift

Powered Industrial Equipment

Job description

Overview

Responsible for operating powered industrial equipment or pallet trucks to perform all material handling assignments. These include, but are not limited to, identification and transportation of material to and from storage areas, machines, loading docks, and into or out of trailers.

Weekend shift F-Su 6a-6p

Responsibilities

• Familiarizes self with productive capacity of machines or loading schedule of shipping services to ensure prompt delivery of items to proper destination.
• Uses snips to open loads as well as remove strapping and wrapping. Ensures safe disposal in designated containers and areas.
• Places protective materials around load and uses hand or automatic strapping equipment to secure loads for final shipment to customers.
• Removes empty skids and stacks skids in designated areas.
• Proceeds safely to assigned area to pull, load, and move merchandise and all documents specific to each type of merchandise.
• Completes cleaning duties throughout and at the end of the shift.
• Completes safety check on equipment prior to usage including but not limited to battery, brakes, lift controls, and computer.
• Required to operate labeling equipment, heavy machinery, and powered industrial equipment.
• Employees shall follow all GMP & Food safety requirements.
• Must be able to meet production standards of quota for the function being performed.
• Perform other duties as required or directed.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Familiarity with warehouse and/or distribution facility.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Basic knowledge of computer functionality.
• Good eye/hand coordination and motor functions.
• Basic reading, writing, and mathematic skills.
• Strong attention to detail.

Education, Training, and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must have prior warehouse/distribution experience.
• Must have forklift or other powered equipment experience.

Physical Requirements: This position requires good hand/eye coordination and motor functions for computer keyboards, driving forklifts, etc. It involves standing 98% of shift, lifting/bending 50%, working in a 35-degree environment 75%, and walking 25% of shift. The individual must be able to lift/pick 2375 cases per shift (average weight 15 lbs. per case). Must have basic reading, writing, and mathematics skills. The position requires a high degree of attention to prevent injuries to others. This job description is not all-inclusive and may be reassigned or have duties added by management at any time.

Working Conditions/Environment

The work environment may contain temperature extremes; in some cases, working in environments below freezing temperatures.