| Location | Salt Lake City, UT |
Job Title: Warehouse Associate
Shift: 2:00pm-10:30pm Tues-Sat and OT as needed
Pay Rate: $21.50
***Cold room Environment***
*Bilingual Preferred*
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Job Profile Summary
As a Warehouse Team Member specializing in forklift operation within our food manufacturing company, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring efficient and safe movement of materials and products within our warehouse and/or manufacturing facility. Your primary responsibility will be operating a forklift to load, unload, and move materials as per organizational requirements.
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Forklift Operation:
* Safely and efficiently operate a forklift to handle incoming and outgoing materials and products.
* Load and unload materials from trucks, pallets, racks, and shelves using the forklift.
Transport materials to designated storage areas or production lines as per work orders or instructions.
* Conduct pre-operational checks on the forklift to ensure its proper functioning.
* Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines while operating the forklift to prevent accidents or injuries.
* Inventory Management:
* Assist in maintaining accurate inventory records by recording incoming and outgoing materials.
* Perform periodic physical counts of inventory to reconcile discrepancies and ensure accuracy.
* Identify and report any inventory shortages, damages, or discrepancies to the appropriate personnel.
* Warehouse Support:
* Support warehouse operations by performing various tasks such as picking, packing, and labeling as needed.
* Collaborate with team members to ensure timely completion of tasks and efficient workflow.
* Maintain cleanliness and organization of the warehouse area to promote a safe working environment.
* Quality and Compliance:
* Handle materials and products with care to prevent damage or contamination, particularly in a food manufacturing environment.
* Adhere to company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements related to food safety, hygiene, and quality standards.
* Report any quality issues, safety hazards, or non-compliance incidents to supervisors immediately.
* Flexibility to work overtime and non-standard hours as needed, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
* Perform all other duties as assigned.
Minimum Job Requirements:
Education/Certifications and Experience:
* High school diploma or GED.
* Previous experience working in food manufacturing or a similar production environment, preferred.
* Proven experience operating a forklift in a warehouse or manufacturing environment, preferably in the food industry.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
* Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
* Familiarity with food safety regulations (FSA, USDA) and quality assurance practices (GMPs).
* Ability to operate equipment and machinery safely and effectively.
* Must have the ability to obtain forklift certification.
* Knowledge of safety regulations and practices related to forklift operation.
* Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions and procedures accurately.
* Good communication skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
*Physical stamina and ability to lift and move heavy objects as required in the production process.
*Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort:
* Work involves daily and frequent exposure to unusual elements, such as dirt, dust, fumes, odors, darkness and/or poor lighting, noise, and vibration. Seasonal exposure to weather elements to include, but not limited to, extreme temperatures, wetness, and humidity.
* Work environment involves daily exposure to physical risks and hazards, such as working around mechanical equipment, mechanical hazards, forklifts, chemical hazards, electrical hazards, fire and explosives hazards, communicable diseases.
* Position requires the ability to stand; walking around office, warehouse, and plant; lifting and carrying packages up to 50 pounds; utilizing fine dexterity; and reaching, kneeling, crawling, and twisting on a daily basis.