Operator II

Job Summary

The Warehouse Operator II role is responsible for loading sacked feed or products from warehouse storage to customer vehicles/trailers and company trailers as directed. This is a 1st shift role with a working schedule of 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday, from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Facility Expectation

• Follow the expectations of all Safety, Health, Environmental, and Quality standards
• Ensure product quality expectations are met
• Follow all facility Good Manufacturing Practices as required
• Responsible for ensuring area is kept clean and completion of all listed housekeeping duties per the master sanitation schedule
• Work with other Operations colleagues to effectively communicate production issues
• Once qualified, provide mentoring and training to new colleagues
• Required to work overtime as specified by management
• Attend training classes in-plant or at other locations as assigned

Work Duties

• Move bagged feed and other feed products from warehouse storage to customer vehicles/trailers and company trailers as directed. Assures accurate count of bags of feed or products in all loading tasks. Uses forklift, pallet jack, and dolly for movement of products as necessary
• Safely and efficiently operate all necessary equipment at all times (i.e. fork truck, etc.) in a manner so not to harm yourself, your fellow employees, and the equipment
• Perform monthly inventories accurately and thoroughly. This includes counting activities, recounts, housekeeping, etc
• Complete assigned work orders and tasks in a timely manner
• Provide training as necessary for new and existing employees when needed
• Perform other duties as assigned by Plant Leadership

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent
• Must have knowledge of products and codes, warehouse layout, forklift operation, pallet jack, and quality storage and packing procedures
• Good customer service must be exhibited at all times

• Must be able to lift up to 55 lbs
• Must be able to perform physical tasks for extended periods of time including standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, pulling and twisting over surfaces
• Ability to wear protective clothing and equipment such as safety shoes, face masks, safety glasses, hearing protection, a hard hat, and gloves when required
• Ability to work in hot, cold, noisy, dusty, wet working conditions
• Ability to work with allergens that might be present in a manufacturing environment
• Self-motivated with a solid work ethic
• Good attitude and works well in team atmosphere
• Handles other duties as required
• Maintain excellent attendance
• Good interpersonal skills required