Warehouse Operator

Job Description

 

Warehouse Operator - TastePoint Corona, CA 

 

NATURE OF WORK

 

Responsibilities consist of shipping, receiving and general warehouse maintenance.  Responsible for filling and preparing customer orders and accounting for inventory on hand.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

 

The essential functions of this position include but are not limited to the following:

 

• Apply knowledge pertaining to the chemical/physical characteristics of all inbound materials, to plan and direct all receiving, storage and transfer activities.
• Applying forklift driving abilities, verify count, quantity, appearance and accuracy of labeling of all product through the distribution process.  Includes applying loading techniques that will ensure load stability during the shipping process.
• Apply understanding of company safety and sanitation policies to support Operations goals.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Compliance with applicable company policies concerning maintaining a drug free workplace is required.
• Compliance with all Company policies is required.

Job Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

 

To successfully perform the requirements of this position, the incumbent must have a high school or equivalent education.  In addition, the incumbent must have good organizational and math skills and be able to work independently.  Also requires ability to follow verbal and/or written procedures/directions accurately.  The ability to operate a fork truck is required.  Previous warehousing experience of six months is preferred.  Previous exposure to computerized warehousing operations, Word, Excel, data entry and/or computer input experience would be extremely helpful.

SCOPE OF POSITION

 

The Warehouse Person reports directly to the S&R supervisor. The incumbent makes limited decisions regarding own work.  This position requires some discretion, but majority of activities are covered by specific guidelines.  A typical problem-solving activity would be to determine and ensure the proper preparation of pallets for storage or shipping.

 

Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of this position at any time.

 

WORKING CONDITIONS

 

This position operates in a warehouse environment and storage facility 100 percent of the time and requires continual lifting of items weighing 50 pounds or more.  Environmental conditions include exposure to hand and mechanical tools and machinery.

 

RESPONSIBILITY FOR SAFETY

 

This position requires the knowledge of all safety considerations when handling products, including exposure to hazardous materials training.  In addition, Warehouse Person requires exercise of good judgment, caution and knowledge of safety procedures when operating a fork truck and packing equipment.