1st Shift Warehouse Attendant/Forklift.

Michigan Turkey Producers•Wyoming, MI

About The Position

This hands-on position supports warehouse and logistics operations, including shipping, receiving, order picking, truck loading, inventory control, and warehouse management. The role follows applicable QA, USDA, SSOP, and HACCP policies and procedures; ensures customer orders are filled accurately and on time; and helps maintain proper priorities, housekeeping, and FIFO inventory rotation. The Warehouse Attendant/Forklift works with the Logistics Coordinator, Warehouse Foreman, and Department Manager on daily operations and accurate perpetual inventory records, provides backup for the Logistics Coordinator when needed, and helps coordinate the transition from first to second shift. The role requires physical ability to perform its essential functions, including twisting, bending, reaching, and sitting for eight hours or the duration of the shift. It also involves using office machines and equipment and communicating orally and in writing, including through a telephone, computer, facsimile machine, and pager. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

High school graduate; college preferred.
1–2 years of Hi-Lo experience.
3–5 years of experience in shipping, inventory control, and materials management.
Computer proficiency with MFG/PRO and Excel.
Detail-oriented.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with multiple levels of management.
Excellent math skills.
Ability to perform the essential physical functions of the role, including twisting, bending, reaching, and sitting for eight hours or the duration of the shift.
Ability to operate and use office machines and equipment.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, including using a telephone, computer, facsimile machine, and pager.
Ability to speak, read, and write in English.

Nice To Haves

College education preferred.

Responsibilities

Follow applicable QA and USDA policies and procedures, as well as SSOP and HACCP requirements.
Work effectively in a team environment.
Pick orders accurately and load trucks.
Provide backup for the Logistics Coordinator during illness or vacation.
Ensure the department works on the correct priorities in a timely and accurate manner.
Supervise Logistics crew activities, including shipping, receiving, restacking, and warehouse management.
Ensure all customer orders are filled accurately and on time.
Work effectively with the Logistics Coordinator on daily activities.
Ensure first-in, first-out (FIFO) inventory rotation is followed.
Work with the Logistics Coordinator, Warehouse Foreman, and Department Manager to keep perpetual inventory records accurate.
Comply with housekeeping expectations.
Work with the Warehouse Foreman on the transition from first-shift to second-shift activities.
Perform other duties as assigned by the foreman.