O/F UTILITY I

Job Details

Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Accurately picks customer orders within computerized picking system with wearable hardware device, or manually, and assures that the quality and quantities are correct prior to shipping.
• Assembles cardboard containers or selects preassembled containers.
• Inserts items into containers, using the appropriate packing material base for bottle type and order size, to ensure delivery of products to customers without damage or errors.
• Stores articles in bins, on pallets, on shelves, or in racks according to identifying information such as product number, size or type of product.
• Uses hand truck and pallet jack to move shipments from upper mezzanine packing/staging area to shipping dock.
• Manually picks orders utilizing a RF scanner, wearable hardware device and/or an electric pallet jack.
• As needed, verifies and labels appropriate items with prop 65 stickers.
• Identifies and submits suggestions to improve efficiencies, quality and safety.
• Actively participates in root cause analysis and other plant continuous improvement initiatives. Recommends continuous improvement ideas.
• Complies with safety requirements, GMP requirements, and SOP’s/WIs for work area.
  
  

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT

Supports a culture of safe production and exhibits safe work practices. Actively participates in the safety program by engaging in safety activities. Effectively provides and accepts constructive peer-to-peer feedback on safety performance. Adheres to policies, procedures, SOP’s, safe work practices, and safety policies and procedures. Reports ALL workplace incidents to supervisor immediately. Communicates concerns to supervisor, reports hazards, and provides input on prevention. Properly uses, wears, and stores Personal Protective Equipment when required. Participates on safety teams and/or completes safety-related activities as part of regular job responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Prior distribution experience preferred.
  
  

PERFORMANCE ABILITY

Demonstrated ability through certification to Pick AND Pack orders in Order Fulfillment area. Demonstrated ability to consistently meet quality, safety and efficiency goals. Good problem-solving skills required. Ability to prioritize and calmly handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment; demonstrate a strong sense of urgency; and flexibility to change tasks frequently and work in different work centers as business needs require. Strong teamwork skills; ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with others; strong attention to detail skills; and demonstrated high quality of work. Consistently follows all company policies and procedures, including all safety policies and procedures.

Language Skills

Ability to communicate professionally and effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals (S.O.P.). Ability to accurately complete paperwork.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Good problem-solving ability.

Other Skills And Abilities

• Ability to use RF scanner and wearable device.
• Basic computer and data entry skills required.
• Experience operating lift trucks.
• Ability to work extended hours, including weekends based on business needs.
  
  

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; stand on a concrete floor and walk (prolonged walking); ascend and descend stairs; use hands to finger, handle, feel and/or use tape dispensing gun and hand scanner; crouch and/or half kneel to access product on floor or low shelves; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to operate a hand truck or pallet jack. The employee is regularly required to wear an arm mounted device weighing a maximum of one (1) lb. while picking. When packing, employee is required to use a computer.

The employee must regularly lift, move (in some cases drag items), raise and/or place:

• Palletize boxes and unload conveyor onto trailer - Lift up to 65 lbs. from floor to 36 inches and return to floor.
• Lift product on/off shelves – Lift up to 65 lbs. from 36-inch height, carry 3 feet and return to 36- inch height. Lift up to 20 lbs. from 36 inches to 5 feet shelf.
• Kneel and reach overhead.
• Move cart with product – Push a cart loaded with up to 100 lbs. up to 250 feet.
• Pick product from above conveyor belt – Reach at 5-foot height to arm’s length with either or both arms.
• Move pallet jacks - Push and pull with force of up to 42 lbs. at 48-inch height.
  
  

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 employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts.

The employee is regularly exposed to herbal aromas, dust, and/or airborne particles, some classified as allergens or irritants.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately loud with conveyors running.