Edgerton Technician 1 Forklift Operator
About The Position
Responsibilities include loading and unloading trucks, receiving materials and products, and picking, packing, wrapping, labeling, and/or shipping products using forklift and pallet jack. Maintain receiving/shipping logs and make sure that incoming and outgoing products and materials are in good condition. Move materials to the production area using the FEFO standard Location: Edgerton, KS Pay: $23.46 Reports To: Distribution supervisor Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Must be able to operate a forklift in a safe manner. Loading and unloading trucks. Receive the material. Moving material. Perform other duties as assigned. Demonstrate and promote a solution-based positive attitude in meeting goals and objectives. Ensure housekeeping standards are maintained with an eye for detail. Promote and ensure a safe work environment. Deliver quality products and services through adherence to company standards and operating procedures. Job Specifications and Requirements: Deliver quality products and services through adherence to company standards and operating procedures. Must be able to stay on task, performing essential job duties, with an elevated level of accuracy. Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required. Experience using an RF Gun or WMS inventory tracking system handheld. Must pass the forklift certification training program. Must pass a forklift written test and practical assessment. Must be able to effectively read, comprehend, interpret, record, and apply information from documents. Proven history of good attendance. Capability to work well in a team environment and be willing to help solve problems and implement solutions with diverse employees. A willingness to flow to work to meet the needs of the business. Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role: Previous work experience in a manufacturing warehouse and/or distribution environment. Safely operate powered industrial equipment and follow all company safety Rules & Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s). Work Environment: This job operates in a distribution environment. The noise level in the work environment and manufacturing sites can be high. Physical Demands: Regularly required to talk and hear. Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Able to lift objects up to 50 pounds frequently. May push and pull heavy trash carts, dough carts, portable equipment, and catch pans. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Other Essential elements not Listed Above Include: Reading, writing, basic English communication, basic math skills Machines/Tools Used: Forklifts, electric and manual floor jacks, computer systems, and other department specific tools. All tools and equipment which are required to be used by the employees shall be supplied and kept in repair by the Employer at no cost to the employee. These items must be kept on the premises. Learn more about working at Smucker: Our Total Rewards Benefits Program Our Thriving Together Philosophy Supporting All Impacted by Our Business Our Continued Progress on Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Follow us on LinkedIn® We’re a community of passionate, talented professionals dedicated to creating food people and pets love—while supporting the communities in which we work and live. We value what makes each person unique, champion growth and development, and foster collaboration that fuels productivity and drives our shared success. Learn more about our Thrive Together purpose At Smucker, we're passionate about creating a workplace where you truly belong. With a culture rooted in our Basic Beliefs and a competitive Total Rewards program, we aim to support every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs. Learn more about working at Smucker Our culture is sustained and brought to life every day by the people of Smucker and our hiring process is designed to identify the right candidate for every position at our company. Learn more about our hiring process The J. M. Smucker Co. (the “Company”) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No person will be discriminated against in hiring or in any other aspect of their employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, protected veteran/military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required
- Experience using an RF Gun or WMS inventory tracking system handheld
- Must pass the forklift certification training program
- Must pass a forklift written test and practical assessment
- Must be able to effectively read, comprehend, interpret, record, and apply information from documents
- Proven history of good attendance
- Capability to work well in a team environment and be willing to help solve problems and implement solutions with diverse employees
- A willingness to flow to work to meet the needs of the business
Nice To Haves
- Previous work experience in a manufacturing warehouse and/or distribution environment
- Safely operate powered industrial equipment and follow all company safety Rules & Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s)
- Reading, writing, basic English communication, basic math skills
Responsibilities
- loading and unloading trucks
- receiving materials and products
- picking, packing, wrapping, labeling, and/or shipping products using forklift and pallet jack
- Maintain receiving/shipping logs
- make sure that incoming and outgoing products and materials are in good condition
- Move materials to the production area using the FEFO standard
- operate a forklift in a safe manner
- Receive the material
- Moving material
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Demonstrate and promote a solution-based positive attitude in meeting goals and objectives
- Ensure housekeeping standards are maintained with an eye for detail
- Promote and ensure a safe work environment
- Deliver quality products and services through adherence to company standards and operating procedures
- stay on task, performing essential job duties, with an elevated level of accuracy
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
