Hilo Operator
About The Position
Warehouse associates help maintain the efficient flow of products through the distribution process while working actively, safely, and independently and ensuring quality standards. The Hilo Operator operates material-handling equipment, such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and reach trucks. The role transports incoming freight from staging areas to inventory slots on multi-level warehouse racks and replenishes pick slots in a timely manner, following safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and quality standards. The operator also functions as a team member and performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- At least 6 months of warehouse and/or distribution work experience.
- Ability to work scheduled or assigned times and required overtime.
- Ability to stand, walk, reach, and lift repeatedly throughout the shift.
- Ability to lift, stack, and/or pull products from shelves and replenish products at various heights, handling items weighing 10–35 pounds and generally up to approximately 60–90 pounds, depending on location.
- Ability to work in multi-temperature environments, including cooler, freezer, and dry areas.
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of warehouse and/or distribution work experience using a motorized pallet jack or forklift.
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Locate the proper storage-rack slot, place pallets using a forklift or hand-stack items, and enter product and location data into the appropriate unit.
- Locate and count-check incoming freight in the staging area and transport it to the freezer using a forklift or pallet jack.
- Replenish pick slots with outgoing stock according to the next day’s work orders.
- Rotate date-sensitive stock to the front of the rack and remove outdated inventory according to company policy.
- Disperse overstocked items to available slots for temporary storage.
- Remove empty pallets, cardboard packing, and strapping to the proper area or receptacles; inspect empty pallets for damage, stack them, and move them to the proper storage area.
- Follow preferred work methods and safety policies and procedures.
- Keep the work area safe and immediately report unsafe conditions or acts.
- Review the work schedule, conduct equipment safety checks, obtain required supplies, and prepare for operations.
- Wear all required personal protective equipment and safety gear.
- Meet productivity and accuracy standards set by the location and company.
- Work from receiving sheets, computer printouts, established procedures, and written or verbal instructions.
- Inspect items for damage, perform temperature and quality checks, and take appropriate action as needed.
- Perform general housekeeping duties in the work area as needed.
- Remove batteries requiring recharging, replace them with charged batteries, and complete the vehicle inspection checklist.
- Secure all equipment and complete necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
