2nd Shift Op Tul Warehouse I

External • Tulare, CA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the loading of produced pallets into frozen trailers while verifying physical characteristics match the inventory system. Completion of the Bill of Lading packet is required for every load. At times there will be a need to manually create a PO / D-note to accommodate a secondary process to ship orders. Along with being the primary forklift support for the Palletizing room. The role ensures the shipping area is clean, always organized and operating under factory standards, and requires the completion of the assigned Master Sanitation Schedule. Safety is paramount, and employees must perform work safely by leading by example, never walking past an unsafe condition, and holding others accountable to working safe to ensure the goal of ZERO Incidents is achieved. The role is also expected to learn the Dock Scheduler role for backup purposes and must become certified on a forklift within the first 30 days. Responsibilities include ensuring pallets are available for the auto-palletizing system, sorting pallets to ensure adequate quality for the system, and assisting with hand palletizing when the auto-palletizing system is down. Additionally, the role involves checking the condition of trailers/containers and recording temperatures, inspecting each pallet of product for damage, missing product, ice/snow, proper wrap, and pallet condition, and visually checking each pallet for item code, pallet number, and case quantity. The employee determines the best loading pattern based on the product ordered and CA state regulations, completes shipment confirmation, and generates the bill of lading packet. An effective handover with the next shift, including reporting watch-outs and issues, is crucial. The role ensures health and safety requirements are fully met and a positive safety culture is maintained throughout the department. Employees are expected to 'walk the talk' by consistently using a safety, quality, and productivity mindset, attending to issues as they arise, and promoting the Froneri culture of employees being owners rather than just employees.

Requirements

• 18 years of age or older
• Aptitude for automated mechanical processes with good troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
• Excellent interpersonal communication, math and problem solving skills
• Ability to work multiple shifts and/or schedules
• High School diploma or GED or equivalent experience
• Forklift driving experience/certification is preferred
• Microsoft Office skills required (Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point)
• Ability to work autonomously/self-starter
• Ability to consistently achieve desired results, manage multiple tasks, set priorities, act decisively and set personal high standards
• Must consistently showcase the desired behaviors that represent our Core Values (We Take Ownership, We Do What Is Right, We Seek to Improve, We Are Better Together)
• Must be able to stand for hours with frequent bending, reaching, and lifting
• Requires use of cold-protective PPE
• Must follow hygiene and safety guidelines, including wearing protective gear (gloves, hairnets, etc.)

Nice To Haves

• One-year related experience

Responsibilities

• Loading of produced pallets into frozen trailers
• Verifying physical characteristics match the inventory system
• Completion of the Bill of Lading packet for every load
• Manually creating a PO / D-note to accommodate a secondary process to ship orders
• Primary forklift support for the Palletizing room
• Ensure shipping area is clean, organized, and operating under factory standards
• Complete assigned Master Sanitation Schedule
• Perform work safely by leading by example, never walking past an unsafe condition, and holding others accountable
• Learn Dock Scheduler role for backup plan
• Become certified on a forklift in first 30 days
• Ensure pallets are available for auto palletizing system
• Sort pallets to ensure adequately good quality pallets are placed into palletizing system
• Assist with hand palletizing on occasions when the auto palletizing system is down
• Check condition of trailers/containers and record temperatures
• Inspect each pallet of product for damage, missing product, ice/snow, proper wrap and pallet condition
• Visually check each pallet for item code, pallet number, and case quantity
• Determine the best pattern to load the truck within CA state regulations
• Complete shipment confirmation and generate bill of lading packet
• Ensure effective hand over with the next shift, all watch outs and issues reported
• Ensure health and safety requirements are fully met and a positive safety culture is maintained
• Walk the talk always using the safety, quality and productivity mindset
• Attend to the issues as and when they happen
• Promote the Froneri culture of employees being owners rather than just employees
• Ensure orders are completed according to the schedule
• Effective interaction with the team (palletizing, shipping, operation, maintenance, etc.)
• Quality and improvement initiatives being implemented
• Reduction in accidents and incidents on a YOY basis
• Ensuring area is kept clean and well organized
• Master Sanitation Schedule completion
• Always be part of solution to address shipping operation issues
• Reduce production downtime due to shipping issues
• Safety and quality adherence

Benefits

• Pay scale takes into account a wide range of factors including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.
• Equal employment opportunities for all applicants, regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED