Warehouse Operator

Warehouse and Forklift Operator

Position Summary: This position is great for a handy, hardworking individual who is experienced in warehouse and forklift operations and is looking to gain a broader scope of responsibility. You'll be responsible for managing the incoming and outgoing shipments from our production facility, organizing and cleaning our facility, packing, loading, and securing outgoing projects, and general warehouse and other assembly/repair functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Operate and maintain various vehicles, mechanized devices, tools, and other equipment for storage or removal of materials.
• Receive, store, and issue materials, equipment, and other items from stockroom, warehouse, or storage yard.
• Keep records and compile stock reports.
• Pack and unpack items to be stocked on shelves in stockrooms, warehouses, or storage yards.
• Store items in an orderly and accessible manner in warehouses, tool rooms, supply rooms, or other areas.
• Receive, check/inspect, and count stock and other incoming items, and record data manually or using a computer.
• Mark stock items using identification tags, stamps, electric marking tools, or other labeling equipment.
• Verify inventory computations by comparing them to physical counts of stock, and investigate discrepancies or adjust errors.
• Weigh and measure materials or products and record measurements.
• Prepare and complete projects and orders for delivery or pickup according to schedule (load, pack, wrap, label, ship).
• Clean and maintain supplies, tools, equipment, storage areas, and office space to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Recommend scrap/disposal of excess, defective, or obsolete stock.
• Prepare and maintain records and reports of inventories, price lists, shortages, shipments, expenditures, and goods used or issued.
• Keep records on the use or damage of stock or stock-handling equipment.
• Compile, review, and maintain data from contracts, purchase orders, requisitions, and other documents to assess supply needs.
• Occasionally, participate in the assembly, installation, wiring, repairing, and testing of brewery equipment for project dry builds at our location.
• Adhere to safety policies and procedures.
• Participate in other needed and related activities.

Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

Requirements: Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) technical degree or certification or higher strong work ethic and ability to handle physical workload familiarity with pallet jacks, forklifts, and other industrial vehicles; ability to safely and competently operate such equipment; ability to troubleshoot, test, repair, and service warehouse and production equipment ability to compute inventory stock quantities and other storage related computations ability to understand and use organization's software for inventory control and management *** If you do not have all of the qualifications above but feel you are uniquely qualified for this position, please still apply. Other Desired Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) experience in general labor, construction, or other related fields rigging, osha safety, first aid / cpr, welding, hazmat, confined space entry, electrician, steam, plumbing, plc programming, quality assurance, or other certifications ability to understand and interpret blueprints, specifications, or diagrams to inform installation, development, and operation activities basic understanding of electrical and/or mechanical technical work and/or construction work basic understanding of tank fabrication, gears, gearboxes, motors, electrical control boxes, and/or cooling/heating systems, particularly in the food and beverage industry knowledge of brewing and/or brewery equipment

Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move heavier weight necessary at times. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and explosives. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. However, in some instances, this job may require work in areas where ear protection is necessary.

Benefits: Compensation & Benefits This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Compensation is commensurate with knowledge, skills, and experience. The position includes access to the company's regular benefits packages, which currently include medical, vision, dental insurance (50% EE / 25% FAM) as well as life, AD&D, and disability insurance (100% employer paid); 4% 1:1 401k match; holidays, paid time off; sick leave.

Core Competencies: Job Knowledge/Technical Knowledge Demonstrates knowledge of techniques, skills, equipment, procedures and materials. Applies knowledge to identify issues and internal problems; works to develop additional technical knowledge and skills. Service Orientation Actively looks for ways to help team members and other partners. Reliability Personally responsible; completes work in a timely, consistent manner; works hours necessary to complete assigned work; is regularly present and punctual; arrives prepared for work; is committed to doing the best job possible; keeps commitments. Organization Able to manage multiple projects; able to determine project urgency in a practical way; uses goals to guide actions; creates detailed action plans; organizes and schedules people and tasks effectively. High Work Standards / Attention to Detail Sets and maintains high performance standards; pays close attention to detail, accuracy, and completeness; shows concern for all aspects of the job and follows up on work outputs; develops detailed procedures and ensure accuracy in documentation and data; carefully monitors gauges, instruments or processes; concentrates on routine work details; organizes and maintains a system of records. Individual Effectiveness Works independently, solves problems using good judgment, is organized and prioritizes work tasks, has strong verbal and written communication/presentation skills, is persuasive, able to translate technical information into layperson terms, completes work in a timely manner, strong attention to detail, and stays abreast of regulatory changes/trends. Commitment to Safety Understands, encourages and carries out the principles of integrated safety management; complies with or oversees the compliance with Laboratory safety policies and procedures; completes all required ES&H training; takes personal responsibility for safety.

Core Values: People Matter We value relationships and people. We operate with humility, with a customer-service focus, and with respect for all. Team First We achieve results as an interdependent team. We are supportive, responsive, flexible, and considerate in our interactions with one another. We partner with others both inside and outside of our organization because we share accountability for results and want to identify opportunities to learn from each other. Long-term Thinkers We analyze problems and potential solutions with a view for long-term growth and sustainability. We recognize the overall efficiency of all the organizations we work with is paramount in the long-term, and we prioritize the efficiency and effectiveness of the aggregate group over the short-term profit motives of our individual organization. We seek to add value to ensure the long-term viability of our organization. Problem Solvers We strive to correct and learn from our mistakes. We respond to problems in a timely fashion and seek to erase the impact of our mistakes. We track our past actions and prevent future repetition. Bold Thinking We act with an entrepreneurial spirit and promote effective and transformative ideas. We seek out new ways to solve old problems.