REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

This position reports directly to the Plant Manager or Shift Production Supervisor.

PRINCIPAL OBJECTIVE:

Under general supervision, is responsible for outbound/inbound bulk truck activities to support the manufacturing of products.  This includes bulk truck loading, receiving, warehousing, shipping, trailer transport and inspection.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Load bulk and bag trucks.


• Scale and unload ingredient trucks.


• Receive in bulk ingredients into SAP at completion of unload.


• Gather/stage feed for bag trucks.


• Perform housekeeping that include cleaning the receiving and loadout area daily, clean the N-line loadout daily and blow down receiving area weekly.


• Assist in monitoring maintenance needs on trucks/trailers and communicate with supervisor.


• Shuttle trailers and trucks around facility; if CDL-licensed, may shuttle to repair shops.


• Maintain storage trailer inventory; keep open communication with Warehouse Supervisor.


• Update truck schedule and record transactions using spreadsheet and SAP.


• Operate a forklift truck in a safe manner.


• Maintain a clean, safe warehouse area.  Adhere to all safety regulations and routine report unsafe conditions or acts to supervisor.


• Assist in production area as required.


• Comply with all company standard operating procedures.


• Comply with FDA, OSHA, EPA and DOT regulations.


• Perform other work-related duties as requested or required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Be able to succeed within and adhere to the culture of the Furst-McNess Company.


• Ability to perform essential job functions with or without accommodation.


• Education equivalent to high school diploma.


• Ability to read, write legibly, and speak English.


• Ability to ascend ladders and various heights using stairs, elevated walkways and/or elevators.


• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull and/or stoop up to 60 lbs. of material on an occasional basis.


• Ability to maneuver heavy loads (up to 2,000 lbs. pallets) with a pallet jack; safely operate all equipment along with being a certified forklift operator.


• Ability to work the scheduled days and hours that the business requires.


• Ability to perform basic data entry operations.  SAP experience a plus.


• Ability to learn and comply with GMP and regulatory requirements imposed on manufacturing facilities by the FDA, OSHA and EPA in regard to manufacturing of food and drug products.


• Good communication skills, both oral and written, and is capable of utilizing these skills within all levels of the Company as well as externally.


• Ability to provide outstanding customer service to all associates and management staff, showing a sense of urgency relative to solving problems, performing assigned tasks, employee concerns, etc.


• Ability to effectively organize work schedules and manage multiple assignments by utilizing time management skills to ensure day-to-day assignments and special projects are completed within guidelines agreed upon.


• Ability to work as an effective team member with the manufacturing department and company, as a whole.  Willingness to pitch in and do work that may not be a specific part of the job description for the overall good of the department and company.


• Ability to be flexible and be willing to change along with recommending changes that can enhance our ability to serve both internal and external customers more effectively and in a professional manner.  Respect other peoples’ points of view and able to take constructive criticism.