Warehouse Inventory Operator

Unclassified - East Syracuse, NY

Full-time

East Syracuse, NY

About the position

The Warehouse Operator plays a crucial role in the efficient operation of the warehouse, ensuring that all production duties are completed to meet the satisfaction of customers, team members, and vendors. This position involves a variety of tasks centered around the distribution of dairy-related products, which requires a keen attention to detail and adherence to safety and quality standards. The Warehouse Operator is responsible for accurately loading and unloading trucks, as well as picking orders in a timely and efficient manner. This role is essential in maintaining the flow of products through the warehouse and ensuring that all operations run smoothly. In this position, the Warehouse Operator must achieve assigned goals related to safety, quality, performance, and cost. This includes picking customer tickets in the correct sequence and pulling orders while following proper procedures, including the use of warehouse management systems. The operator will unload products upon arrival, verifying quantities and item details, and will be responsible for scanning pallet labels and moving items to their designated locations. Maintaining product rotation by date and code is critical for quality assurance, and the operator must identify products by labels and stage them for loading. Accurate record-keeping and documentation of product movement within the warehouse are vital components of this role. The Warehouse Operator must communicate effectively with the Warehouse Supervisor, Lead, or Senior team members regarding any potential issues that could impact the load schedule or customer satisfaction. Additionally, the operator is responsible for reporting mechanical malfunctions and identifying areas for improvement in productivity and equipment capabilities. Compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and corporate policies is mandatory. The Warehouse Operator will also provide assistance across various areas of the warehouse as directed by supervisors and will begin to develop skills in operating forklifts and other equipment. Safety is a top priority, and the operator must report any safety concerns promptly and take corrective actions as necessary. This role also involves maintaining food safety and quality standards, ensuring that work areas are sanitary and adhere to sanitation practices, and effectively communicating between shifts and departments.

Responsibilities

• Achieve assigned goals in warehouse safety, quality, performance, and cost.
• Pick customer tickets in the correct sequence.
• Pull orders using correct code dates and procedures, including proper use of warehouse management systems.
• Unload product upon arrival and verify quantity, item, and load ID number.
• Scan pallet labels and assign/move items to appropriate locations.
• Keep product rotated by date and code for quality purposes.
• Identify products by labels and date codes and stage for loading.
• Ensure accurate record-keeping and document control practices for product movement within the warehouse.
• Communicate with the Warehouse Supervisor/Lead/Senior about potential or existing problems affecting load schedules or customer satisfaction.
• Notify others of mechanical malfunctions to increase productivity and equipment capabilities.
• Comply with GMPs, SOPs, and corporate/warehouse policies, rules, and regulations.
• Provide assistance and support to all areas in the warehouse as assigned by supervisor/lead.
• Begin training and building competence on key areas in the warehouse, such as forklifts.
• Cover breaks and lunches and other staffing needs as assigned by supervisor/lead.
• Report food safety problems and initiate action to support SQF by maintaining food safety and quality.
• Ensure work areas are sanitary and adhere to sanitation practices.
• Communicate effectively between shifts and other departments.

Requirements

• GED or High School diploma preferred.
• Direct or related experience of 1 year required.
• Ability to operate forklifts and pallet jacks (manual/electric).
• Availability for morning, afternoon, and overnight shifts any day of the week.