Job Description
Job Description
JOB STATEMENT : The Lift Truck Operator will perform the duties of warehousing, staging, shipping and receiving. All activities will be completed in a safe and efficient manner.
Essential Duties :
- Understand and comply with all ISO9001, HACCP, and GMP.
- Learn and adhere to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
- Operate equipment :
- Counterbalanced lift with fork / clamp attachment.
- Pallet truck.
- M20 floor scrubber.
- 7100 floor scrubber.
- Consolidate warehoused product.
- Identify available warehouse space, moving product as needed.
- Conduct warehouse inspections, providing lists for consolidation, room, out place product, rework, and cleanup.
- Document pre-use lift inspections.
- When operating lift, the horn will be used to warn others of your presence. Sound the horn when :
- Changing direction.
- Moving out of aisles / trailers.
- Entering / exiting intersections.
- Any time needed to warn others of your presence.
- Seatbelt use is required when operating sit-down counterbalanced lifts.
- Product movement will be completed both physically and scanned / entered in IFS (scan what you take / take what you scan).
- Receive, warehouse, stage, and ship products per documents and IFS / Novacura systems.
- Unless otherwise specified, inventory rotation is based on the First in / First out (FIFO) system.
- Wrap product by hand or machine.
- Prior to loading / unloading product, inspect associated dock equipment and trailers for serviceability.
- Operate docking equipment (ramps, hitches, and doors).
- Prior to entering trailers, ensure the trailer is secure, wheels chocked, trailer is hitched, and the tractor’s engine is off.
- Load trailers with the correct load and weight distribution, considering the trailer length, axel configuration, and type of trailer.
- Secure and protect outbound loads for shipping, using load locks, airbags and blankets, as required.
- Move received product from the dock to designated rows for storage.
- Ensure that the staged product in in ship ready condition and meets customer’s requirements.
- Consolidate warehoused product.
- Powered lift equipment requires filling of propane tanks or changing batteries.
- Place pallets in designated rows, using the IFS / Novacura systems.
- Place and stack cases in a safe manner, ensuring the integrity of the product and packaging is in ship ready condition. Stack cases and pallets evenly.
- Participate in shift meetings, safety training, and Tailgates.
- Maintain a safe, clutter free, and clean work environment.
- Rework cases as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervision.
JOB REQUIREMENTS :
Education / Experience :
Lift and warehouse experience.High school or GED.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Speak, read, and write English.Basic math.Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.Basic computer skills and the ability to learn warehouse systems.Pass OSHA certification for counterbalanced lifts and pallet truck.Pallet patterns, counts, and ties.Wine bottle / keg / box sizes, vintages, varieties and alcohol percentagesMaintain a positive attitude, willingness to get the job done.Ability to work under the direction of supervision.Communication.Work under time restraints.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
Lift up to 50 lbs.Continuous forward reachContinuous sittingWORK ENVIRONMENT :
Moving equipment and machinery.Foot traffic.Indoor climatePERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIRED :
Safety glasses.Safety vestProper footwear.