Warehouse Associate- Order Selector/ Picker/ Packer/Shipping/Receiving

Position Summary

The Warehouse Operator will be responsible for material handling to include unloading and loading from trucks, staging and storing materials safely and neatly, unwrapping and depackaging material, monitoring and maintaining all equipment at the facility.

Duties & Responsibilities

Operate plant equipment, including forklifts and skid steers, as required in a safe manner

Store, stack or unload palletized material

Follow all health & safety policies, including detailed operation protocols and procedures

Perform daily pre-trip inspections of assigned powered industrial equipment, including Operator level preventative maintenance on heavy equipment, conveyors, etc.

Segregate recycled material to their proper bin

Manage and load materials for baler and its output

Sanitation and cleaning of work areas

Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Education/Licenses/Certifications

High school diploma or GED preferred

Valid, state issued Driver’s License or Forklift Operator Certification

Knowledge & Experience

One (1) or more years’ experience operating a forklift and/or skid steer

Knowledge of federal, state, and local job site health and safety rules, regulations, and best practices

Skills & Abilities

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Proactively establish trust and credibility with coworkers by maintaining accountability

Contribute to the team dynamic by promoting inclusion, support, and collaboration amongst coworkers

Take initiative, self-manage time and productivity through multitasking

Think independently and creatively to problem solve

Ability to be a team-player for overall company success

Supervisory Responsibilities

No supervisory responsibilities

Work Environment

Normal work environment is a plant setting, with exposure to high levels of noise, smells/odors and at times exposure to non-hazardous materials requiring necessary precautions, including PPE.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Position requires the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) including hearing protection, safety-toed boots, utility gloves, hard hat, reflective vest, and safety glasses.

Must be able to grasp, grip controls, walk, bend, climb, crouch, reach and push/pull 50-75% of the workday, as well as perform work in all weather conditions while maintaining a steady work pace.

Lifting is required at times up to 50 pounds, repetitively.

Generate Upcycle is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants based on actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.