General Warehouse Worker

The J.M. Smucker Co.•Topeka, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The schedule for this position is Tuesday - Friday 4pm to 2:00am. This position is located in Topeka, Kansas. In this position an employee is expected to safely operate a forklift or other powered material handling equipment (MHE) to move and stack finished goods and packaging material. Accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle and may be required to perform duties as an order selector, unloader, or loader. Ability to drive electric powered MHE equipped with lifting devices such as forklift, walkie rider, reach truck and ability to operate push pull devices in order to move product, equipment or materials. Operate Stretch Wrapper and Inverter in the Warehouse DC. We are a community of passionate, talented professionals committed to making food people and pets love while supporting all those who count on our business. We celebrate the uniqueness of each individual, promote their development and growth and ensure effective collaboration and continued productivity to drive the success of our organization. You deserve a positive and encouraging work environment. One that allows you to deliver your best work and become your best professional self. That is exactly what you will find at Smucker. Inspired by our unique culture, we are determined to support every employee holistically by meeting their physical, emotional and financial needs through: Our Total Rewards benefits Continuous opportunities to learn, grow and develop Our continued progress to become an inclusive and diverse organization. We are taking meaningful steps to enhance the inclusivity of our workplace and the diversity of our organization. Learn more We believe success is driving business growth while also helping those associated with our Company thrive. Learn more 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

Ability to drive electric powered MHE equipped with lifting devices such as forklift, walkie rider, reach truck and ability to operate push pull devices in order to move product, equipment or materials
High School Diploma or GED required

Responsibilities

Obtain a J.M. Smucker Forklift Drivers License and demonstrate safe operations of the forklift to include safe travel speeds and conditions.
Keep forklift battery area clean, service batteries and be able to change forklift batteries.
On a daily basis, perform pre-operational inspections of power equipment and record activity on inspection sheet.
Review, understand and follow the operator responsibilities of all JSA’s, SOP’s, and Safe Practices written for the Warehouse DC.
Adhere to all OSHA standards.
Load, unload, stack, and stage product and materials using a forklift, walkie rider, or other power equipment.
Receiving/Putaway: Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations. Efficiently stack and store merchandise in the appropriate areas.
Order Picking: Pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuring that the exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped.
Loading: Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage areas into trailers or containers.
Quality: Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage. Report quality variances.
WMS/Inventory: Utilize warehouse management system to maintain accurate inventory including RF capabilities for every warehouse operation to include; order selection, moves, receiving, loading and cycle counting.
Safety, Housekeeping, Security: Maintain a clean, neat and orderly work area. Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse. Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety. Comply with OSHA and other applicable standards. Support and abide by the company’s safety program and all safety initiatives. Policies and procedures. Report issues and problems to Management. Report maintenance issues in a timely manner. Clean warehouse of all loose debris from the floor and traveling area – immediately. Communicate with both oncoming and departing shift. Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) appropriate with job tasks and areas
Other duties as assigned.