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Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, United States
Onsite
Position Summary:
The Freezer High-Lift Operator utilizes a high-lift truck to move, lift, push, and stack various products, equipment and/or cranberries to and from the freezer to designated locations.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Stack product according the Company’s policy and procedure stacking guidelines.
2. Responsible for the shipping and receiving all barrels of concentrate and raw fruit.
3. Maintain good inventory control by use of a bar code scanner and verification of manifests. Assists with physical inventory of reworked and finished product.
5. Responsible for a clean and orderly work area, accordance with warehouse GMP’s and efficient organization of freezer space.
6. Advises the Supervisor or Lead Worker of any operational problems, equipment failure, or safety and quality issues.
Decision-Making Authority/Accountability Level:
The Freezer High-Lift Operator is accountable for the safe use of the high-lift truck to avoid damage to Company property and/or injury to others. Accountable for maintaining inventory control and the efficient organization of freezer space.
Minimum Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Requirements:
The employee in this position must be qualified to operate a high-lift truck. Must possess the ability to read and comprehend simple instructions and possess the ability to perform basic mathematical functions. Must be knowledgeable of and adhere to the established GMP’s (Good Manufacturing Practices).
Minimum Education and Experience:
X Forklift Operator Certification
Experience
2 - 4 years
Supervisory Responsibility:
Reportees:
None
Staff levels supervised (check all that apply):
Non-exempts Entry professionals Senior/Lead Professionals Managers/Supervisors
Necessary Activities:
Computer use required at least 5% of time.
Operates forklift at least 95% of time.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
The Freezer High-Lift Operator is frequently required to sit while using hands, arms, and feet for operating the high-lift truck. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; and occasionally be required to move and/or lift up to 100 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and climb. Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and color and depth perception.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:
While performing the duties of this job, the Lead Worker is in constant exposure to extreme cold while working in the coolers and freezer. The Warehouse Resource is regularly exposed to moving forklifts; fumes or odors; hazardous materials; and dirt and dust. The noise level in the work environment is loud and requires the use of hearing protection devices.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position. Employees will be expected to complete other duties as assigned by their manager.
Who We Are:
You might have our iconic cranberry juice in your fridge or have gotten into heated holiday debate about what’s better - canned or fresh cranberry sauce. But did you know that the hardworking people growing the superfruit in our products are 700 family farmers that own our cooperative? They entrust us with what is most precious to them to create new and innovative products that will delight consumers and grow this beloved brand today and into the future.
Team members, farmers, consumers and communities alike--we value what makes us unique and strive to connect our farms to families for a better life by living our values:
Grower Mindset – We embrace our grower-owners innovative spirit and heritage through confidence, learning and focus on the future.
Sustainable Results – Guided by purpose, we are focused on delivering results for our grower-owners.
Integrity Above All – We are ethical, doing the right thing for our grower-owners, customers, consumers and each other
Inclusive Teamwork – We build diverse and inclusive teams that strengthen our cooperative.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
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