Warehouse Operator

General Responsibilities

You will perform various tasks, including maintaining and operating the machinery and search for potential malfunctions or risks. You will transfer the products and equipment, using power tools and forklift trucks. You will also keep the facility clean by removing debris and trash to ensure safety. Note that this position demands stamina and a good physical condition, as you will have to regularly lift heavy loads.

Responsibilities

• Operate production/printing equipment.
• Maintain the warehouse’s machines. 
• Store products and materials
• Meet the deadlines of individual production tasks during shift. 
• Report on defective products or machinery 
• Check stock levels and report deficiencies in products or raw materials. 
• Keep the worksite clean to avoid hazards from chemicals and fragile products.
• Review and follow manufacturing manuals to build machinery. 
• Ensure shipping procedures are timely. 
• Transfer equipment manually or with forklift trucks
• Follow the company’s safety and quality guidelines.

Requirements and skills

• Previous experience as a production worker or similar role in a warehouse
• Good understanding of how production equipment works.
• Ability to detect potential problems with machinery.
• Knowledge of basic safety rules and precautionary measures (safety gear will be provided)
• Ability to lift heavy loads and transfer them manually.
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
•  Ability to read, comprehend and complete basic checklists, forms, or other related documents.
•  Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.

Other Skills & Abilities

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to read, comprehend and complete basic checklists, forms, or other related documents.
• -identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.

Physical Requirements

• Stand or sit for long periods of time.
• Reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch and frequently required to climb or balance.
• Regularly lift and/or move twenty-five kilo and occasionally lift and/or move 25 kilos by hand.
• Warehouse temperatures are variable and often uncontrolled unless the product being stored requires that the maintenance of a specific temperature.
• Ability to drive a forklift- and/or Reach truck and become certified by Crane Worldwide

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

QualificationsBehaviorsRequiredDetail Oriented:

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Team Player:

Works well as a member of a group

MotivationsRequiredSelf-Starter:

Inspired to perform without outside help

Ability to Make an Impact:

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Education Required

High School or better.

Experience Required

Ability to drive a forklift- and/or Reach truck and become certified by Crane Worldwide

3 years:

Previous experience as a production worker or similar role in a warehouse

4 years:

Operate production/printing equipment.