Warehouse Worker I

The J.M. Smucker Company; Kansas; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading food company where you will play a crucial role in ensuring products are efficiently picked, packed, and shipped. This position involves operating forklifts and managing inventory with precision while maintaining high safety and quality standards. The company is committed to fostering a positive work environment that supports your growth and development. If you are a dedicated individual who thrives in a fast-paced distribution setting, this is the perfect opportunity to contribute to a community that values inclusivity and teamwork.

Benefits

Continuous learning opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Employee development programs

Qualifications

• Must pass forklift certification and written test.
• Experience with RF Gun or WMS inventory tracking is required.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks, receive materials, and manage shipping logs.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and maintain a safe work environment.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Team Collaboration

Problem Solving

Inventory Tracking (RF Gun, WMS)

Attention to Detail

Tools

Forklift

RF Gun

Manual Floor Jacks

Computer Systems

Job description

Responsibilities include loading and unloading trucks, receiving materials and products, and picking, packing, wrapping, labeling, and/or shipping products using forklift and pallet jack. Maintain receiving/shipping logs and make sure that incoming and outgoing products and materials are in good condition. Move materials to the production area using the FIFO standard.

Location: Edgerton, KS

Work Arrangements: 100% on-site, KT1 shift, 8 hours, Mon-Fri, 7am to 3:30pm

Pay: $19.63 / hr.

Reports to: Distribution Supervisor

In this role you will:

• Picking, packing, wrapping, and staging of product.
• Box assembly as needed to support final product preparation.
• Properly following all processes to ensure a quality product to our customers through compliant operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate and promote a solution-based positive attitude in meeting goals and objectives.
• Ensure housekeeping standards are maintained with an eye for detail.
• Promote and ensure a safe work environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience using an RF Gun or WMS inventory tracking system by handheld or Web Base.
• Must pass the forklift certification training program.
• Must pass a forklift written test and practical assessment.
• Must be able to effectively read, comprehend, interpret, record, and apply information from documents.
• Proven track record of good attendance.
• Capability to work well in a team environment and be willing to help solve problems and implement solutions with diverse employees.
• Willingness to flow to the work to meet the needs of the business.

Tools and Equipment: All tools and equipment which are required to be used by the employees shall be supplied and kept in repair by the Employer at no cost to the employee. These items must be kept on the premises. Also includes manual floor jacks, computer systems, and other department-specific tools.

This job operates in a distribution environment. The noise level in the work environment and manufacturing sites can be high.

Physical Demands:

• Regularly required to talk and hear.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Able to lift objects up to 50 pounds frequently.
• May push and pull heavy trash carts, dough carts, portable equipment, and catch pans.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

A Workplace for All Delivering Food for All People and Pets

We are a community of passionate, talented professionals committed to making food people and pets love while supporting all those who count on our business. We celebrate the uniqueness of each individual, promote their development and growth and ensure effective collaboration and continued productivity to drive the success of our organization.

Why Smucker

You deserve a positive and encouraging work environment. One that allows you to deliver your best work and become your best professional self. That is exactly what you will find at Smucker.

Inspired by our unique culture, we are determined to support every employee holistically by meeting their physical, emotional and financial needs through:

• Continuous opportunities to learn, grow and develop.
• Our continued progress to become an inclusive and diverse organization.

Working to Ensure an Inclusive Environment for All

We are taking meaningful steps to enhance the inclusivity of our workplace and the diversity of our organization.

Committed to Thriving Together with All Those Who Count on Our Business

We believe success is driving business growth while also helping those associated with our Company thrive.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The J. M. Smucker Co. (the “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No person will be discriminated against in hiring or in any other aspect of their employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran/military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.