Warehouse Worker

Leclerc Group•Bristol, VA

23h

About The Position

Position Summary Reporting to the Warehouse Supervisor/Manager, the Warehouse Worker is responsible for operating a forklift to move, locate, relocate, stack, stage and count product and materials. The individual is also responsible to maintain a product, material, ingredient flow for the production lines, according to specifications of the production schedule. S/He is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle. Will use industrial motorized equipment to move raw, in-process and finished goods to appropriate locations. This position also involves managing and monitoring stock to best serve our customers, and housekeeping tasks, and promoting and maintaining a safe work environment.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred;
Have a good driving history;
2-5 years equivalent experience in a warehouse environment (food manufacturing environment preferred);
Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices in food production is preferred;
Demonstrate the ability to certify and maintain certification on a forklift or other industrial power equipment;
Previous experience with ERP systems preferred;
Able to operate hand tools, forklift, ladder, dolly, scissor lift, pallet jack, hand truck;
Must be proficient with computers, Microsoft office, hand-held scanners and printers;
Capable of sitting, standing, and walking for extended periods of time; can work for 10-12hrs a day;
Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to work independently, and maintain a safe work environment;
Ability to work in a fast-paced, challenging, and consistently changing environment;
Ability to work independently, and maintain a safe work environment;
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and effective communication with peers, supervisors;
Must be flexible with work hours and be able to work overtime and weekends when needed;
This position has been identified as a safety sensitive position within Leclerc Foods USA, Inc.
Must be able to lift from floor to waist 55 lbs. 33% of the time.
Must be able to lift from waist to shoulder 55 lbs 33% of the time.
Must be able to push/pull a maximum force of 54 lbs.
Regular and reliable attendance.

Nice To Haves

High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred;
2-5 years equivalent experience in a warehouse environment (food manufacturing environment preferred);
Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices in food production is preferred;
Previous experience with ERP systems preferred;

Responsibilities

Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods;
Ensure compliance with regulatory and company policies and procedures;
Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product and materials using a forklift for same day or next day production (packaging material, raw material, etc.);
Prepares production needs (raw materials and packaging) according to the production schedule;
Maintain inventory levels to ensure that the production department have material to meet their production needs;
Load and unload material, ingredients, products from automated or manned storage units
Ensure proper stock rotation – FIFO;
Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage areas into appropriate production work areas;
May prepare customer orders ensuring the accuracy of the products and their quantities;
Ensure that all transactions are recorded in computer-based system by scanning products and materials accurately;
Provide support to various activities of the warehouse;
Inform his immediate superior any problems or potential process improvements;
Report and replace any defective item prior to packing;
Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that tight inventory control and security are maintained;
Actively participate in 6S and continuous improvement projects;
Comply with OSHA and SDS Standards;