Warehouse/Yard Operator
Purefield Ingredients LLCWAREHOUSE/YARD OPERATOR
Location: Russell, KS
Department: Gluten Operations
Position Reports To: Shipping & Receiving Supervisor
Indirectly Reports To: Plant Manager and Operations Manager
Positions Supervised: None
Position Purpose
PureField Ingredients is seeking a Warehouse/Yard Operator to support packaging, warehouse, shipping, and receiving operations at our Wheat Plant. This position i
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s responsible for safely handling finished products, loading trucks and railcars, operating packaging equipment, and maintaining food safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate is dependable, safety-focused, and enjoys hands-on work in a manufacturing environment.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
• Operate packaging equipment and bulk bag filling systems.
• Set up packaging lines, load bag magazines, and verify lot coding information.
• Inspect and document magnets and other food safety control points.
• Inspect and clean pallets, packaging materials, and ingredient containers.
• Load and inspect van trucks, bulk trucks, and railcars according to established procedures.
• Safely operate forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Move and store finished products in designated warehouse locations.
• Complete forklift inspections and required operational documentation.
• Follow procedures for damaged product, product reclaim, and material handling.
• Maintain warehouse cleanliness through housekeeping and sanitation activities.
• Communicate effectively with truck drivers, contractors, and plant personnel.
• Follow all company safety programs, including Lockout/Tagout, Confined Space, and Hot Work procedures.
• Comply with all SQF, FSMA, food safety, and quality requirements.
• Attend required safety and food safety training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
• High school diploma or GED required.
Knowledge & Experience
• Forklift experience preferred.
• Previous warehouse, manufacturing, agricultural, shipping, or receiving experience preferred.
• Basic math and recordkeeping skills.
• Understanding of workplace safety practices and procedures.
Skills & Abilities
• Ability to safely operate or learn warehouse and packaging equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and operational needs.
• Ability to maintain professional working relationships with employees, contractors, and customers.
Physical Requirements
• Frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Regularly stand, walk, bend, reach, climb, and perform physical labor throughout the shift.
• Frequently enter and exit forklifts and other equipment.
• Work in warehouse and production environments with exposure to dust, noise, moving equipment, and varying temperatures.
• Must be able to safely perform duties while wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Must be able to see, hear, speak, and communicate effectively in a manufacturing environment.
This position primarily follows a Monday through Friday schedule, with rotating day shift hours of 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM and 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Flexibility to work both shifts is required, along with availability for weekend on-call coverage as scheduled.