WAREHOUSE OPERATOR

JOB SUMMARY:

The primary role of the Warehouse Operator is to be responsible for the movement of finished goods, raw materials and supplies to and from storage and production areas, ensuring both product integrity and quality.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time:

1. All AMPI employees have an obligation to report employee safety, food safety and food quality issues to personnel of authority.
2. This position has a heightened food safety and food quality responsibilities.
3. Safely operate forklifts, following all policies and procedures.
4. Load and unload trucks.
5. Maintain shipping and receiving records.
6. Verify correct products are shipped out.
7. Responsible for monthly inventory check.
8. Maintain excellent communication with office employees and truckers.
9. Assist in the Bagging area as required.
10. Document and communicate deficiencies to leads and management.
11. Report and communicate critical information throughout shift.
12. Maintain and assist with good housekeeping and cleanup of equipment, supplies, work areas, and common areas throughout the plant.
13. Continuously look for process improvement opportunities and effectively communicate to others.
14. Assist with training new employees.
15. Adhere to all Quality and Food Safety policies and procedures, reporting any nonconformity.
16. Adhere to all Safety policies and procedures, reporting any nonconformity.
17. Adhere to all GMP policies and procedures, reporting any nonconformity.
18. Other duties as assigned.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.

  REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:

The following are required competencies of the position that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job:

• Attention to detail and strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to adapt effectively within a continually changing and demanding environment.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the products manufactured and the processes involved.
• Must be able to demonstrate an ability and willingness to communicate effectively in order to maintain high levels of safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Ability to read and comprehend standard operating procedures and company guidelines in order to maintain regulatory compliance.
• Participation in a team environment safely.
• Detail oriented, be quality minded.
• Able to perform at a high level in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize.
• High regard for safety and product quality.
• Ability to operate various types of forklifts.
• Must be familiar with product identification and labeling system.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Windows, MS Office Suite including Outlook and Excel.
• Possess traits of honesty, integrity, creativity, and flexibility.
• Ability to maintain a valid forklift certification.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Food manufacturing, material handling experience is preferred.
• Prior experience in the dairy or cheese industry is preferred.
• Prior experience in manufacturing is a plus.
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP's, OSHA and loss control programs is highly desirable.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & MENTAL DEMANDS:

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Manufacturing – Work is performed in a manufacturing plant. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee will frequently have to walk and stand. The employee should have the ability to regularly lift up to 55lbs.  The employee must be able to push and pull up to 75lbs. Must be able to climb ladders and work at elevations above 4 feet. Employees are regularly exposed to cold temperatures when performing tasks in storage areas. Employees are regularly exposed to warm or hot temperatures with moderate to high humidity levels varying based on the location of the work area. The employee is regularly exposed to wet walking surfaces. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Manufacturing - Employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock, wet work conditions, fumes, or airborne particles. Employee is exposed to warm or cold temperatures when working in inside storage areas. The employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. Employee is regularly exposed to chemicals during sanitation processes. The noise level in the work environment is occasionally at a high level. The employee is routinely exposed to weather conditions for short periods of time. The employee may be exposed to very low levels of ammonia.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – Personal protective equipment is required depending on the job being performed, including protective eye wear, or face shields, hearing protection, hair and beard nets, uniforms, and footwear.  Additional equipment is required when working with chemicals, such as rubber gloves and use of chemical proof aprons as appropriate for the job being performed.

Associated Milk Producers Inc. (AMPI) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Military and veterans are encouraged to apply.