Manufacturing Warehouse Associate

Position Summary

This position is responsible for receiving incoming materials into the warehouse. They sample materials as required and store materials in the proper location after they are released for use. Incumbent supplies materials to the blending and filling teams including loading the hotbox. They assist counting inventories as directed by purchasing, production control, or inventory teams. Incumbent is responsible for following all safety and quality regulations related to the position.

Essential Job Functions

• Distribute loads to blending hotboxes and deliver other required materials to the blending and filling teams.
• Perform physical inventory counts as needed.
• Operate electric fork truck. Must be able to handle palletized materials and drums with drum clamp attachment.
• Unload trucks and receiving additives, packaging materials, and non-production supplies.
• Sample additives and inspect packaging materials per quality procedures. Maintenance of inspection status of goods during storage in the warehouse.
• Operate yard dog truck. Must be able to hook up and back in containers and trailers and move around the work area.
• Maintain housekeeping in the warehouse areas.
• Assist other manufacturing teams as needed.
• Stop production due to safety and/or quality concerns.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and report equipment defects/malfunctions, safety issues/concerns, and quality concerns immediately to management.

Minimum Requirements

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Experience

2+ years in a manufacturing environment desired.

1-year forklift experience. Previous experience operating a yard dog truck is helpful.

Job Knowledge/Special Skills/Abilities

• Able to lift 50 pounds occasionally.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
• Good problem-solving skills and mathematical skills.
• Able to learn, improve skills, and be coached.
• Self-motivated and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to work in a group setting or independently.
• Work well with team members.
• Able to trouble shoot intermediate machine and inventory problems.
• Able to use equipment safely and for their intended purpose. Able to be safety minded.
• Able to operate electric forklift and obtain ILA forklift certification.
• Able to complete training for Indiana CDL, if requested.