Warehouse Operator at Land O'Lakes, Inc. in Portland, Oregon

Job Description:

Warehouse Operator

Purina:

This role is part of our Purina Animal Nutrition business helping our network of local cooperatives, independent dealers and other large retailers serve producers, and animal owners throughout the United States. Through industry -leading R&D and committed partnerships, we innovate the nutrition products and practices that unlock the full potential of every animal for a healthier, more productive life.

As a Warehouse Operator, you will be a valued team member who will perform tasks essential to our warehouse operations: coordinate inbound/outbound deliveries, pack and load product using a forklift, organize storage areas, assist with cycle counts, and maintain a safe, clean work area. Warehouse Operator is a labor-intensive job which processes work orders in the warehouse by manually selecting the correct products from the racks, palletizing them and delivering the merchandise to the dock secured and shrink wrapped for delivery in a safe and efficient manner.

Location city, state : Portland, OR

Hours: 2:30-11:00pm (OT may be required)

Wage: $24.38/hour, plus shift differential

Required Qualifications & Experiences:

• 18 years or older


• 6+ months of previous warehouse experience


• Basic computer skills

Preferred Qualifications & Experiences:

• High School Diploma or GED


• 1+ years of warehouse work experience


• Forklift experience or willing to be trained for certification


• Able to work in a fast-paced environment while working with detailed information


• Work in cold and/or hot temperatures throughout the day


• Adhere to all standard operating procedures (SOPs)


• Self-reliant and able to accurately work under limited supervision


• Ensures a safe working environment while performing assigned tasks


• Customer focused and able to work in a collaborative team


• Ability to be flexible in work performed and schedule


• Ability to read, write, comprehend, follow verbal and written instructions and possess basic mathematical skills


• Communicate work order progress to supervisor and production operators


• Forklift Certification and/or experience driving a forklift (e.g., performing basic operations such as driving forwards, driving backwards, lifting and lowering boom, maneuvering in tight areas without damaging product, etc.)


• Working with racking systems and loading/unloading pallets (e.g., pulling and placing pallets on/off vertical product racking systems and trucks, maximizing storage by stacking products vertically, etc.)

Physical Requirements for production positions regularly include:

• Frequent movement including walking, standing, bending/stooping, turning, twisting, pushing, pulling, raising arms, lifting, climbing and other active movements


• Performing duties while wearing personal protective equipment


• Working across temperature zones that may include cold and/or hot environments for extended periods and may include work in environments where dust is present


• Shift schedules that include days, nights, and weekends, some holidays and periodic overtime

About Land O'Lakes, Inc.

Join us and be part of a Fortune 250, farmer- and member-owned cooperative that is reimagining the business of food. We have been named a Top Workplace by Indeed and LinkedIn, and to the TIME 100 Most Influential Companies list.

We provide a broad portfolio of benefits to keep you and your family at your best. Land O'Lakes is Where Your Future Takes Root.

Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) M/F/Vets/Disabled. The company maintains a drug-free workforce, including post-employment substance abuse testing pursuant to a Drug and Alcohol Policy.

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