1st Shift Warehouse Associate

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

Perform all aspects of shipping, receiving and inventory.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure trucks are loaded and unloaded correctly and in a timely manner and make sure all steps are completed before releasing the truck
• Report any damages or defaults with the forklift immediately to your team lead.
• Move production supplies to and from the storage areas, using the task sheets, with a forklift, hand jack, or what means necessary to keep the production flowing.
• Maintain accurate inventory 
• Conduct location audits randomly and cycle counts
• Organize materials in the production area along with the warehouse areas keeping them neat and clean  
• Identify potential problems or issues that arise
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE:

• Previous experience on in warehousing preferred.
• Previous experience on forklift and power equipment preferred. 

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge gained through on the job training of company products, policies, and procedures
• Ability to pay close attention to detail
• Skill in operating various equipment as needed to perform the job
• Skill in multitasking and time management
• Ability to function cooperatively and effectively in a team environment with peers and personnel in other departments
• Ability to keep company and customer information that is discussed or viewed while under employment with Truvant confidential
• Ability to adhere to all regulatory and company policies, procedures, work instructions including but not limited to: Truvant policies, customer specific policies, ISO, GMP’s, USDA, regulatory food safety and food defense

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to read documents, printouts, computer screens and other communication
• Must be able to hear well enough to communicate with co-workers
• Must be able to reach, touch, grasp
• Must be able to stand and/or walk for prolonged periods of time
• Must be able to climb, stoop/kneel, lift, pull and push
• Must be able to conduct yourself in a safe manner to avoid accidents while on the production floor
• Must be able to work in various environments based on building location and products. 
• Level of Physical Requirements: Sedentary to medium work level; lifting and positioning weight loads up to 40 pounds

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• 0% - Optional travel may be offered to support business needs