PIT Operator I

The PIT Operator I is responsible for all general warehouse functions including loading, unloading, manual depal, receiving, put-a-way, pulls and replenishments, and selection of product when qualified and as needed in accordance with Preferred Work Methods (PWMs). Each function requires specific equipment and/or process certification. Requires working in dry warehouse environments with extreme cold and/or warm temperatures. Performs all duties safely, accurately and meets set productivity standards and goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow warehouse management system as directed
• Transport pallets of product safely between staging areas (docks, pack/holds, manual depal area and storage areas (rack) following establsihed PWMs.
• Put away product using material handling equipment (MHE) primarily a raech forklift
• Insect product being moved for shortages, damage, quality, or deterioration of packing and report to supervisor
• Replenish product to full pallet or hand stack pick location/slot from reserve location as directed and with established PWMs.
• Remove shrink wrap, bands or tape when placing a pallet into a selection location (for replennishments)
• Ensure pallets are secured with shrink wrap for effective delivery to a door or staging area and to rack storage for put away
• Carry, place and deliver pallets properly to assigned location as directed in an effort to ensure that products remain undamge and/are accurately staged and can be systematically loaded
• Must successfully complete the forklift operator cerification process and testing, ability to perform the PWMs
• Work effectively with immediate supervisor to minimize shrink/damage or product loss
• Responsible for neatness and cleanliness of assigned work areas/travel aisles and the accuracy of warehouse locations
• Responsible for reporting any unfixable/unsafe issues immediately to minimize downtime
• Operate appropriate MHE, warehouse computers and RF equipment in a safe and orderly manner to eliminate accidents/injuries and damage to equipment.
• Observe proper lifting techniques and physical work practices in accordance with established PWMs
• Understand and comply with all applicable company policies, State/Federal laws, regulations (OSHA, HACCP, etc) that meet legal and quality requirements and industry best practices
• Performs other warehouse duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls
• Frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear
• Required to stoop, kneel, crouch or sit
• Must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move 100 pounds or more (by hand, with hand truck, fork truck or pallet jack)
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Note:

• Nothing in this job specification restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.