2Nd Shift-Forklift Driver/Warehouse Tech $21/Hr.

Empire Packing•Mason, OH

About The Position

Empire Packing/JBS is seeking a second-shift hourly Forklift Driver/Warehouse Tech. The position starts at $20 per hour with a $1 shift differential. The role supports warehouse operations, including handling equipment and materials, receiving and storing products, maintaining inventory records, and keeping the warehouse clean, orderly, safe, and secure. The work takes place in a no-kill food processing environment that is wet, damp, and cold for most of the workday. Employees may be scheduled and required to work overtime.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent certification.
Forklift certification.
Three or more years of experience in warehouse processes.
Understanding of inventory management and warehouse functions.
Ability to understand and communicate information, including the ability to speak, read, and write English.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
Adaptable and dependable, with the ability to follow directions and work cooperatively with others.
Maintain a helpful and professional attitude and appearance.
Physical ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, stoop, crouch, and kneel intermittently; regularly lift or move up to 10 pounds, frequently up to 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 100 pounds.
Ability to work for long hours in a wet, damp, and cold food-processing environment.

Nice To Haves

SQF, GMP, and HACCP certification.
WMS and barcode scanner experience.
Bilingual Spanish ability.

Responsibilities

Operate warehouse equipment, including forklifts, pallet jacks, and dollies.
Provide labor support to other areas as needed.
Report to work every day and on time, work where directed, and remain until work is complete or a supervisor or manager indicates otherwise.
Identify and report safety concerns or hazards.
Perform machine maintenance and troubleshooting when required.
Participate in shipping, receiving, storing, and issuing supplies, materials, and products.
Receive, unload, and inspect shipments for damage and conformity with purchase order specifications and packing slips; report shortages, damaged goods, or discrepancies to supervisors and complete related reports.
Stock products, plan storage locations, and determine appropriate locations to maximize space utilization.
Oversee an assigned warehouse function and prioritize work assignments.
Deliver supplies and equipment as needed.
Participate in annual physical inventories.
Use a computer and assigned software to input data and generate reports.
Maintain the warehouse in a clean, orderly, safe, and secure condition.
Recommend improvements to storage, inventory, warehousing procedures, and warehouse efficiency.
Load, unload, and sort packages in a fast-paced environment.
Perform related duties as assigned.