WAREHOUSE/SHIPPING

Job description

Warehouse/Shipping Forklift Driver Position at Empire Packing Warehouse/Shipping Forklift Driver - Cold Environment Oversee and participate in the shipping, receiving, storing, and issuing of supplies and inventory. Maintain receiving and inventory control records and prepare related reports; serve as a tech over assigned warehouse functions. Warehouse technicians must have the ability to make judgment calls based on equipment, product, and customer needs. Additionally, these roles are the last quality checkpoint before the product reaches the customer. Essential Functions • Warehouse Technicians must have physical strength, hand-eye coordination, and endurance. • Technicians must be able to concentrate on their tasks. • The ability to understand and communicate information. • Operate a variety of warehouse equipment including forklifts, pallet jacks, dollies. • Provide labor support to other areas as needed. • Be at work every day and on time. • Identify any safety concerns or hazards and report them. • Provide machine maintenance and troubleshooting when required. • Participate in the shipping, receiving, storing, and issuing of supplies, materials, products. • Participate in the receiving, unloading, and inspection of shipments for damage and conformity to purchase order specifications and packing slips; contact Supervisors regarding shortages, damaged goods, or other discrepancies; complete receiving, discrepancy, and follow-up reports. • Participate in the stocking of products; plan storage locations; determine the proper location of supplies to allow for maximum space utilization. • Serve as a tech over an assigned warehouse function; prioritize work assignments. • Deliver supplies and equipment as needed. • Participate in annual physical inventories. • Operate a computer and assigned software to input data and generate reports. • Maintain the warehouse in a clean, orderly, safe, and secure condition. • Make recommendations regarding proper storage, inventory, and warehousing procedures and improvements in warehouse efficiency. • Arriving at the scheduled time, working where and as directed, and staying until work is done, or until supervisor and/or manager indicate work is done. Some overtime work may be scheduled and required. • Load, unload, and sort packages in a fast-paced environment. • Perform related duties as assigned. • Must be well-organized with good attention to detail. • Display a strong work ethic and positive attitude. • Adaptable and dependable with the ability to follow directions and work cooperatively with others. • Must maintain a helpful and professional attitude and appearance. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved, instructions and to deal with problems involving a few different variables. Must be able to work for long hours in a no-kill food processing environment, where it is wet, damp, and cold. Temperatures are frequently below freezing, and employees are expected to remain in these conditions for most of their workdays. The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits: • Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage begin after 60 days of employment. • Paid Time Off: Sick leave, Vacation, and company observed holidays. • 401(K): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule. • Wage Scale $18.50 - $20.50 • Career Development: Out company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through our Better Futures program. For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in states where it is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for a given position, compensation ranges are specific to those states and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to a candidates relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiencies for the role. Empire is an equal opportunity employer EOE/VET/DISABILITY