Open Interviews - Shipping/Receiving Worker (SugarCreek)
About The Position
Sugar Creek Packing Co. is hiring a Shipping/Receiving Worker to move, load, and unload products and materials for shipment or storage in a fast-paced warehouse environment. The role focuses on second and third shifts and starts at $23.00 per hour. After one year, the rate increases to $25.00 per hour, plus a $1.00-per-hour shift differential. The worker operates a standup counterbalance forklift or extended reach forklift under the direction of the Shipping/Receiving Supervisor or Departmental Manager. Duties also include coordinating with truck drivers, preparing shipments, picking cases, using RF equipment and E-SHIP, and supporting food quality, sanitation, and safety initiatives. Required training is provided for safe forklift operation. Work takes place indoors in a manufacturing facility with heavy and hazardous machinery. Warehouse temperatures are 28°F and freezer temperatures are typically 0°F; the environment is cold and sometimes wet. Required safety wear includes refrigeration wear, a safety vest, and other necessary equipment. The position involves standing for most of the day, occasional lifting of cases weighing up to 60 pounds, and occasional climbing to access or maneuver product.
Requirements
- Previous forklift experience is required; stand-up forklift experience is preferred.
- A valid state-issued driver’s license is required.
- A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
- Communicate effectively using verbal and written skills.
- Read, interpret, and review instructions for preparing materials.
- Work cooperatively with others in a team environment.
- Calculate basic mathematics.
- Have basic computer skills.
- Possess the ambidexterity and control precision needed to operate a forklift.
- Understand the nature of processing warehouse orders.
- Adapt to different work requirements.
- Work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining focus on efficiency and safety.
- Pay close attention to detail when loading or unloading customer orders, products, or other materials.
- Stand for most of the day and occasionally lift, carry, or move cases weighing up to 60 pounds.
- Have adequate trunk and arm/hand strength to stand and work for most of the day without fatiguing.
- Have the strength to lift, push, and pull objects as needed, and manual dexterity to manipulate or move objects.
- Occasionally climb to dislodge or maneuver product that needs to be accessed by forklift.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED.
- Previous stand-up forklift experience.
Responsibilities
- Complete required training to operate a standup counterbalance forklift or extended reach forklift safely.
- Follow instructions from the Shipping/Receiving Supervisor regarding product movement and loading.
- Operate a forklift safely and efficiently, including charging its battery.
- Inspect trailers before loading or unloading.
- Load and unload trailers safely.
- Pick cases as needed.
- Operate RF equipment and E-SHIP.
- Prepare product for tempering services.
- Coordinate with truck drivers to load or unload products and materials for shipment or storage.
- Assist with loading, unloading, and packing incoming and outgoing shipments as needed.
- Maintain awareness of surroundings while operating a forklift to keep pathways clear and avoid collisions.
- Follow warehouse supervisor and departmental manager instructions and safety procedures.
- Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Support safety, food quality, and sanitation initiatives and policies.
- Follow Sugar Creek Packing Co. safety rules and procedures.
- Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
