Logistics Assistant (Forklift Operator)

• Under general supervision, performs a variety of distribution and/or warehouse duties that may include packing, pulling/checking customer orders, replenishment, shipping and material handling. May assist as required with clerical assignments, such as shipping and receiving, and inventory using a computerized system.

• Under general supervision, performs a variety of distribution and/or warehouse duties that may include packing, pulling/checking customer orders, replenishment, shipping and material handling.
• Utilize automated warehouse or distribution management system.
• Complete QDR's (Quality Deficiency Report) and scrap tickets on defective materials and verify rejected materials with operator. Complete Bills of Lading on recyclable items.
• Enter new items onto item file maintenance, (description, weight and other item storage/pick characteristics).
• Report and record discrepancies to originating departments.
• Process work in process, finished goods, raw materials and branch assignments into the computer.
• Keypunch transaction tickets and place move tickets on proper loads.
• Maintain inventory, out list-direct incoming stock to pick/drop areas.
• Operate hand and power equipment for material handling to accommodate storage of products throughout the site, such as hand trucks, forklifts, and other devices.
• Receives incoming materials or prepares materials for shipment.
• Verifies quantity, weight, and conformance of materials; prepares records of materials shipped and bills of lading; routes materials to destinations.
• May lie out, fabricate, and assemble nonstandard shipping crates and boxes, and prepare parts and tooling for special shipment.
• Verify that materials delivered are in good condition and specifically as ordered. Identify items and quantity for each load before movement to the store's location or destination.
• Move, count, sort, stack, and arrange material in designated locations. See that materials are properly marked before bringing and returning to delivery of drop areas.
• Check trash, recyclables and cardboard compactor and call the appropriate removal company when necessary.
• Detect and report to the immediate supervisor or to the Quality Control Department any damaged goods, shortages, unidentified materials and other unusual conditions.
• Practice all food safety, health and safety procedures, policies and practices.
• Attend all required safety and technical training.
• Understands and implements those ISO 9000, GMP and HACCAP procedures, that relate to the role and responsibilities of a Logistics Assistant.

• A minimum of 1-2 years of experience in the food/manufacturing industry.
• Has completed forklift safety training.

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