Warehouse Operator - Winland Foods : Job Details

Winland Foods is proud to support a collaborative company culture and continued company growth, creating new opportunities! Due to this growth, we have immediate openings for full time Warehouse Operators! This position will require a self-directed, team-oriented individual who takes pride and ownership in his/her work and is willing to accept total responsibility for the safe, efficient, and accurate movement of finished goods, packaging, and other materials to and from the warehouse. Competence in supporting needs of the packaging floor, storing product, paperwork, and computer entry, and loading product on and off trucks for shipment and receipt.

3rd shift (11pm-7am)

611 Marceau St, St Louis, MO

Based on Union Contract Provisions

*3rd shift: $22.05 per hour plus $1.50 shift differential per hour

Operation of a forklift truck with various attachments to move palletized and unpalletized products and materials.

Loading and unloading of finished goods and packaging materials from trucks.

Completion of proper documentation for orders including tote purchase orders / SKU numbers.

Competence in all the required support functions for the packaging floor including: appropriate boxes, cartons, film, totes, etc. provided at the proper time in the proper place. Removal of unused materials and waste/scrap materials. Movement of regrind materials to support the regrind operations. Maintenance of sanitation standards. Competence in using the relevant computer screens and reports, knowledge to enter information quickly and very accurately, and knowledge to run reports, print documents, etc. Competence in recording production data and generating a shift production report. Maintenance of sanitation and good manufacturing practices. Communicate effectively with other team members and management - especially in dealing with irregularities. Responsible for supplying plant with materials in order to manufacture safe, legal and quality product. Run bar coding equipment, compactors, balers, computers, etc.

Qualified candidates should possess a High School Diploma or GED certificate. 1 year experience, preferably in a manufacturing setting. Must be able to pass the written exam and driving test to comply with OSHA's standard on forklift certification. The ability to learn to use computer terminals and computer-based equipment. Familiarity with formal safety procedures and in following the procedures to maintain a safe work environment. Mechanical ability to analyze basic irregularities in the proper functioning of equipment. The ability to calculate basic math functions (adding subtracting, multiplying, division, percent, etc.) accurately and efficiently. Willingness and ability to take initiative, use judgment and be dependable in carrying out required functions on a timely basis. Ability to accomplish all duties assigned. Must be able to work and communicate with others to accomplish department goals and objectives. Must possess manual dexterity to operate all components of a forklift safely. Must possess visual acuity and depth perception to safely operate a forklift near equipment and people. Must be able to kneel, climb, and crawl and lift 55 pounds. Read, write and communicate in English.

Winland Foods seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool, and as a global company we believe our success is enhanced by fostering equity and inclusion in the workplace. Therefore, Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.