Shipping Operator 2

The J.M. Smucker Co.•Emporia, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Shipping Operator role involves effective communication and teamwork within a warehouse environment. The position requires adherence to instructions, safe and accurate completion of duties, and maintaining Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Key responsibilities include loading/unloading trucks, receiving raw materials and products, and picking, packing, wrapping, labeling, and shipping products using a forklift and pallet jack. The role also entails maintaining logs, ensuring product condition, moving materials according to FIFO, and upholding warehouse cleanliness, organization, and safety. Workers must be able to lift 50 pounds and stand or walk for extended periods during the shift, which runs from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Requirements

Must be able to communicate and work effectively in a team environment
Must be able to follow instructions (written and verbal)
Safely and accurately complete assigned duties
Maintain GMP standards
Ability to lift 50 pounds
Ability to walk or stand for most of the shift
Must pass Forklift written test and driver test given by the company
Requires high school diploma, or equivalent
CDL is required
Ability to stand (20%), walk (70%) and bend (10%) for 12 hours
Ability to lift approximately up to a maximum of 100 pounds (sack of flour), approximately 144 times per day from ankle to chest
Ability to reach from 2 1/2 feet approximately 540 times per day and up to 6 feet, approximately 72 times per day
May climb stairs and ladder
Performs repetitive motions, using the hands /arm approximately 800 times per day and the back twisting approximately 720 times per day
Ability to push/ pull upper body 72 times per day and whole body 10 times per day
Reading, writing, seeing, hearing, communicating, adding, subtracting and understanding instructions

Nice To Haves

Additional post- secondary education is preferred (Technical or vocational education) in areas of material handling, warehouse, distribution, packaging etc.
Previous work experience in a manufacturing warehouse and/or distribution environment is preferred.