Logistics and Warehouse Technician | Forklift Operator

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 $21.75/ 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. 

What we’re looking for:

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required

• Must be able to drive a stand-up forklift (Required)

• 1 to 2 Years stand-up forklift experience preferred.

• Must obtain a forklift driver’s license by demonstrating safe operations of the forklift.

• Previous manufacturing experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred.

Language Skills

• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.

• Must understand and follow all standard operating procedures (SOPs).

• Must understand and follow all Job Safety Analysis and Safe Practices.

• Must understand and follow all Good Manufacturing Practices.

• Must understand and follow all Food Safety and BRC guidelines.

• Must be able to read, count accurately, & do simple math.

• Must be able to use a computer and input data required for production.

• Must be able to give and receive feedback.

• Ability to maintain open lines of communication and contact between operations and support functions.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to perform critical thinking skills to problem solve & resolve conflicts.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions and duties of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and lift.  The employee is required to stand and walk at minimum 90% of the time.

• The employee must be able to work 12-hour shifts, days or nights.

• The employee must be able to work weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

• The employees must occasionally life/push/pull or carry up to 60 pounds and should be able to lift 35-60 pounds on a frequent basis.

• The employee must be able to squat or kneel and to bend on a frequent basis.

• The employee must be able to work in varying temperature conditions on a regular and frequent basis.

• The employee must be able to tolerate exposure to flour and yeast, oils, and peanut butter as well as other materials.

• The employee must be able to climb steps on a regular and frequent basis.

• The employee must be able to work at heights above 6 feet, climb ladders, and operate elevated devices such as aerial, crane, and scissor/boom lifts on a frequent basis.

• May be required to enter confined spaces occasionally.

• Repetitive motion, reaching, handling/feeling frequently (60-90% of the time).

• Hearing protection required.

VISION

Employee is required to have a minimum of 20/40 vision in each eye with or without corrective lenses.  The applicant must pass a standard eye exam.

SAFE PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Employee must have the ability to perform the essential job functions identified above consistent with safety standards and practices with or without reasonable accommodation.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Regular computer usage.

• This position follows a 2-2-3 schedule (day or night shifts). Employees must be available to work on weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

• Willingness to travel for various training sessions.

• Noise levels range from moderate to high; participation in a hearing conservation program is required.

• Employees may be required to work in a variety of environmental hot and cold conditions. Some areas may reach temperatures as low as 40°F (4°C), while others may range between 95°F and 100°F (35°C–38°C). Certain areas may experience extreme cold, with temperatures dropping to -10°F (-23°C).

Learn More About Working at Smucker  

• Our Total Rewards Benefits Program

• Our Continued Progress on Inclusion, Diversity and Equity

The Right Place for You 

We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs. 

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We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.