Operator I, Warehouse

Responsibilities consist of shipping, receiving and general warehouse maintenance. Responsible for filling and preparing customer orders and accounting for inventory on hand.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR SAFETY

This position requires the knowledge of all safety considerations when handling products, including exposure to hazardous materials training. In addition, Warehouse Person requires exercise of good judgment, caution and knowledge of safety procedures when operating a fork truck and packing equipment.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

The essential functions of this position include but are not limited to the following:

1. Apply knowledge pertaining to the chemical/physical characteristics of all inbound materials, to plan and direct all receiving, storage and transfer activities.

2. Utilize computer system capabilities to plan for customer orders, pull appropriate reports and pick lists and support customer specifications.

3. Using our automated inventory management system, ensure that all physical movement and transfer of raw materials, packaging and finished goods is accurately documented and computer processed.

4. Applying forklift driving abilities, verify count, quantity, appearance and accuracy of labeling of all product through the distribution process. Includes applying loading techniques that will ensure load stability during the shipping process.

5. Apply understanding of our automated cycle count system to perform periodic counts.

6. Apply understanding of company safety and sanitation policies to support Operations goals.

7. Other functions as required (non-essential functions).

8. Ensure adherence to all management systems including, ISO 9001:2008, ISO 14001 and Food Safety, with an understanding of Danisco's Quality and Environmental Policies and procedures. Responsible that these policies and procedures are implemented throughout the organization and all related activities under the position's jurisdiction.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

To successfully perform the requirements of this position, the incumbent must have a high school or equivalent education. In addition, the incumbent must have good organizational and math skills and be able to work independently. Also requires ability to follow verbal and/or written procedures/directions accurately. The ability to operate a fork truck is required. Previous warehousing experience of six months is preferred. Previous exposure to computerized warehousing operations, Word, Excel, data entry and/or computer input experience would be extremely helpful.

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