Additional Information
TITLE
Logistics and Warehouse Technician | Forklift Operator
LOCATION
McCalla, AL
REPORTS TO
Logistics Area Leader
Distribution Manager
SHIFT(s):
Night Shift: 6:00pm - 6:30am
Day Shift: 6:00am - 6:30pm
COMPENSATION Base Rate
This position is entry level, and it pays $21.32 / per hour
(Night Shift Only $2 Shift Differential not included in hourly rates)
Why Smucker is the Place for You
You deserve a positive and encouraging work environment - one that allows you to deliver your best work while enjoying each day. That is exactly what you will find at Smucker. Inspired by our unique culture, we are determined to support every employee as part of our commitment to be an employer of choice. Highlights include:
Comprehensive benefits package effective first day of employment, including: medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan with up to 7% Company match, 2 weeks paid vacation, 12 paid company holidays plus 4 personal days, parental leave, and annual holiday bonus
Ensuring a collaborative and friendly workplace - an environment you will look forward to coming into each day
Your Opportunity
At Smucker, we view our manufacturing operations as the heart of our efforts to deliver food people and pets love. It is foundational to our commitment to provide safe, high-quality products our consumers count on for themselves and their families. With this, we believe passionately in promoting manufacturing as a career. That means ensuring continued growth and development opportunities to help you expand your skills while providing an enjoyable and supportive environment.
You will be able to lead and contribute in meaningful ways at our new greenfield McCalla, AL facility, where we will produce the very popular Uncrustables sandwiches and are also looking forward to development of new and innovative products. The Warehouse Technician will be required to safely operate a forklift or other powered material handling equipment (MHE) to move, and stack finished goods or packaging material within the plant-attached distribution center. They are accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the forklift and may be required to perform duties as an order selector, unloader, or loader.
In this role you will:
Demonstrate safe operations of the forklift to include safe travel speeds and conditions to obtain a Forklift Driver's License.
Keep forklift area clean and be able to operator the charging station for the battery.
Perform daily pre-operational inspections of power equipment and record the inspection.
Review, understand and follow the operator responsibilities of all JSA's, SOP's, and Safe Practices written for the warehouse distribution center.
Adhere to all OSHA standards.
Wear proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) appropriate with job tasks and areas.
Load, unload, stack, and stage product and materials using a forklift or other power equipment.
Receiving/Putaway: Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations. Efficiently stack and store merchandise in the appropriate areas.
Order Picking: Pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuring that the exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped.
Loading: Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage areas into trailers.
Quality: Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage. Report quality variances.
WMS/Inventory: Utilize warehouse management system (WMS) to maintain accurate inventory including RF capabilities for every warehouse operation to include; order selection, moves, receiving, loading and cycle counting.
Safety, Housekeeping, Security: Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area. Assist in maintaining the security of the warehouse. Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety. Comply with OSHA and other applicable standards. Support and abide by the company's safety program and all safety initiatives, policies, and procedures. Report issues and problems to supervisors.
Report maintenance issues in a timely manner.
Immediately clean warehouse of all loose debris from the floor and traveling area.
Communicate with both oncoming and departing shift.
Other duties as assigned.
The Right Role for You
Are you motivated by the chance to help provide quality products consumers count on every day? Are you interested in working with a collaborative team to get the job done while learning new skills? Are you flexible in time and responsibilities? If so, you are exactly who we are looking for to join our Company.
Smucker · Mccalla, AL