Warehouse Operator - Day Shift

The Krusteaz Company Careers•Hopkinsville, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for safely and efficiently managing the receipt, internal movement, warehouse organization, good housekeeping, manufacturing support, and shipment of raw materials and machinery to satisfy internal and external customer needs. Employees may rotate to different work areas daily or as needed, and opportunities for advancement exist through learning new skills. This is a demanding role requiring physical strength, fortitude, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Work 12-Hour Schedule – 2-2-3 Rotating Schedule
Work Weekends
Work in a safe manner
Follow GMP’s and housekeeping guidelines.
Follow procedures to ensure all food quality standards are met or exceeded.
Provides internal and external customers with quality products, along with information to our systems and administrative staff.
Identifies, confronts, addresses, and resolves problems using root cause analysis.
Ability to work in a team environment of continuous improvement, excellent attendance record, reliable and dependable.
Be flexible to work any shift and overtime.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Must possess good computer skills.
Possess a valid State Driver’s License.
Consistently demonstrate an acceptable level of attendance and performance.
Required to conduct work in a safe and legal manner, according to all GMP food safety standards, as well as following safety protocols.
Must be willing to be responsible for your safety and health, along with the safety and health of all employees, vendors, and visitors.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Accurate reading, math and organizational skills
Certified Forklift Operator
2+ years of forklift/warehousing experience.
Knowledge of loading and unloading trucks, along with supplying a manufacturing/processing operation.
Knowledge of inventory/costs.
Stand and walk on concrete.
Frequently lift up to 50 lbs.
Specific vision abilities include close, distant, color, peripheral, and depth perception.
Ability to work in loud noise environments.

Nice To Haves

The more you learn, the more likely you will achieve the next levels.
After next level certification, the packaging operator can expect a significant corresponding pay increase, AND there are annual level increases based on market and budget factors.
Additional achieved levels pay even more and perform project work and leadership tasks.

Responsibilities

Perform daily visual inspection and documentation of forklift trucks.
Work with RF Scanners, Tracking Devices, and Label Printers.
Rotate stock on a FIFO basis using the Eagle Inventory System.
Follow all BRC guidelines.
Confirm material receipts using Eagle Software Program/System.
Transport raw materials and finished goods in the safest and most efficient manner using a forklift.
Receive/unload, supply manufacturing, pick/stage/load, and effectively warehouse all materials.
Track materials needed to supply internal and external customers using Eagle software.
Complete cycle count of inventory as assigned.
Read, write, and ensure the accuracy of various mathematical functions.
Comprehend clear expectations, guidelines, policies and functions.
Work in a fast-paced environment with little or no supervision and complete all tasks.
Complete master sanitation tasks as assigned.
Supply, load, and unload palletizer equipment with the use of a forklift.

Benefits

Excellent Pay - $22.98 per hour
Pay for Skill Environment
Quarterly bonus incentives - earn up to 7% per quarter based on safety, quality, and other metrics.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance (starting at $60-$95/month for employee-only coverage on the PPO Plan or starting at $30-$45/month for employee-only coverage on the HDHP)
401(K) matching
3 weeks of paid time off
10 paid holidays
1 paid personal holiday
Company provided life insurance
Company provided disability insurance
Flexible spending account
Healthcare saving account
Voluntary accident insurance
Voluntary critical illness insurance
Tuition reimbursement