Under general direction, this position is responsible for the safe, efficient and accurate movement of finished goods, packaging and other materials to and from the warehouse. Includes competence in the following: supporting needs of the packaging floor, storing product, paperwork and computer entry, and loading product onto and off trucks and high racks.

Employee Type:

Full time

Location:

SC Columbia

Job Type:

Production Group

Job Posting Title:

Certified Warehouse Team Member

Job Description:

Operation of a forklift truck with various attachments to move palletized and unpalletized products and materials.Loading and unloading of finished goods and packaging materials from trucks of various sizes and configurations.Completing proper documentation for orders including tote purchase orders/SKU numbers.Competence in using the relevant computer screens and reports, knowledge to enter information quickly and very accurately, and knowledge to run reports, print documents, etc.Competence in recording production data and generating a shift production report.Follow good manufacturing practices.Communicate effectively with other Team Members and management - especially in dealing with irregularities.Run bar coding equipment, compactors, balers, computers, etc.Complete frequent cycle counts

Supervision:Team LeadQualifications/Education/Experience/Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to pass the written exam and driving test to comply with OSHA’s standard on forklift certification.The ability to learn to use computer terminals and computer-based equipment is necessary.Tasks performed involve work with equipment and processes that require familiarity with formal safety procedures and in following the procedures to maintain the safety of the work environment.Mechanical ability to the extent of analyzing basic irregularities in the proper functioning of equipment is necessary.Ability to calculate basic math functions (adding subtracting, multiplying, division, percent, etc.) accurately and quickly is necessary.The willingness and ability to take initiative, use judgment and be dependable in carrying out required functions on a timely basis is essential.Must be able to work well and communicate well with others to accomplish department goals and objectives.Ability to accomplish all duties assigned.

EDUCATION:

High School Diploma or GED requiredMinimum of 1 years' work experience in manufacturing (preferably food manufacturing) is required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must possess manual dexterity to operate all components of a forklift safely. Must possess visual acuity and depth perception to operate a forklift safely in close proximity to equipment and people.The ability to lift 50 pounds is necessary.

EEO Statement:

Winland Foods believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.