What are the responsibilities and job description for the Warehouse Operator II position at Agropur?
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Working at Agropur means being a member of an extended family where simplicity and honesty are part of everyday life, and where the management style is based on integrity, openness and autonomy. You too can join the Agropur family!
Who we are:
We are an employee-focused organization that promotes from within and are looking for enthusiastic, team-oriented employees to join our growing team. Founded in 1938, Agropur is a top 20 global dairy processor. In addition to being one of the largest award-winning cheese manufacturers, Agropur is a leader in high quality and diverse nutritional whey proteins. Agropur’s 10 US-based, SQF Certified plants are behind some of the most prominent food, beverage, and nutrition brands in the industry. Vertically integrated by design, Agropur provides future-forward solutions in the areas of cheese, ingredients, beverages, and custom contract manufacturing services. “Better Dairy. Better World.”
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What this role is all about:
We are looking for a Warehouse Operator II in Jerome, ID. The Warehouse Operator II is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of material handling equipment to accurately ship, process and receive product: including unloading, scanning, moving, staging, loading, locating, picking, relocating, labeling, wrapping and stacking of product.
- Operate production equipment including robots, palletizers, and conveyor systems.
- Utilize sit-down forklift to load and unload product shipments, stand-up forklift to rack and un-rack product and electric ride on pallet jack to move and stage product.
- Report any issues with equipment to manager or supervisor.
- Understand and comply with all Quality Assurance policies, and immediately report any potential food safety issues to management.
- Prepare, stage, load and unload trucks and containers safely and accurately.
- Match incoming raw and finished ingredient to the bill of lading.
- Match bills of lading to paper work, container numbers, and seal trucks on outgoing product.
- Examine products to verify conformance to quality standards.
- Pick and stage orders to be shipped.
- Keep work area clean and organized.
- Inspect and perform maintenance on forklifts and other material handling equipment.
- Maintain department sanitation duties per sanitation schedule.
- Conduct inventories as needed.
The Requirements (Minimum Qualifications):
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience operating a forklift required.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Forklift Driver Certification.
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with colleagues.
- Ability to operate touch-screen controls for robots.
- Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy in work.
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with colleagues and individuals inside and outside the organization.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively at all levels in a collaborative team environment.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Maintain up to date knowledge and understanding of policies, procedures, and applicable state and federal laws and regulations and standards.
- Follow one- or two-step verbal instructions; read and follow written instructions; perform routine and repetitive tasks; carry out detailed but uncomplicated written or verbal instructions; solve practical problems.
- Basic mathematical skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide, fractions, percentages, decimals).
- Basic computer operational skills; able to input and retrieve computerized information.
- Ability to follow written, verbal and diagrammatic instructions; complete simple checklists and complete required documentation.
- Ability to work with minimum supervision, adapt to a changing environment quickly, and think independently.
- Ability to solve problems by adapting knowledge and experience.
- Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and work to maintain constructive working relationships.
The Extras (Preferred Qualifications):
- Slip Sheet Unit/ Powerlift Jack operation preferred.
What we offer you:
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Agropur offers its employees a competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package focusing on your physical, financial and emotional health to include the following:
- Health, Dental and Vision options
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Company paid life insurance, short and long-term disability
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with a 4% company match
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Health and Wellness Programs to include Wellness Incentives and Employee Assistance Program
- Opportunities for discretionary bonus’ and discretionary 401(k) contributions based on Company financial performance.
- Paid Time Off Program, Holiday Pay and Bereavement
- An environment that upholds our five core values: Boldness, Collaboration, Communication, Excellence and Integrity
- Opportunities for advancement
- Training programs
- Employee Referral Program
- Community Involvement
The Location:
Our Jerome, ID, plant is home to approximately 400 employees and processes approximately 7 million pounds of milk per day. This facility produces various types of cheeses, such as; mozzarella, cheddar, provolone, muenster, parmesan, romano, Monterey jack, gouda, and asiago. They also run various whey streams, such as; deproteinized whey, sweet dairy whey, GMP, permeate, instantized, and our top-rated BiPro products.
The Jerome, ID area is a paradise for those seeking unique recreation attractions. You can visit Shoshone Falls (the Niagara of the West), Perrine Bridge (the only legal spot to base jump from in the US), and the beautiful Snake River Canyon (perfect for canoeing, boating and walking). There are also multiple restaurants throughout the Magic Valley area with quality cuisine. You can also visit the Jerome Chamber
https://www.visitjeromeidaho.com/
or Twin Falls Chamber
https://twinfallschamber.com/
sites for more information on local events.
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