Warehouser/Receiver - 3rd Shift at Frontier Co-op in North Liberty, Iowa

Job Description:

SUMMARY
Responsible for ensuring the accurate and efficient receipt of raw materials, supplies and non-Frontier products.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Unloads incoming freight to receiving dock.
Uses computerized inventory control system and scanning equipment to ensure accurate inventory of incoming goods.
Enters movement of raw materials and non-Frontier products into computerized inventory control system.
Ensures efficient placement of product in finished goods inventory through consolidation of items into standard locations.
Transports finished goods from receiving area and production floor into finished goods storage.
Enters movement of FGs into computerized inventory control system.
Communicates with others through email system.
Proactively communicates continual improvement suggestions.
Strives to reduce waste, recycle products whenever possible, and re-use resources when practical.
Works safely at all times, follows safety rules and policies and participates in scheduled training.
Reports injuries and near misses promptly and in required detailed format; proposes corrective action.
Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory 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 may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and no experience necessary.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and comprehend simple notices and instructions, including operating procedures and safety rules. Ability to print and speak simple sentences.

QUANTITATIVE SKILLS
Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Good organizational and problems-solving skills
Ability to work within a team concept.
Ability to operate (or learn to operate) manual pallet jacks.
Ability to operate (or learn to operate) powered industrial trucks.
Computer skills such as Microsoft Word, Excel and email.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Forklift operator certification required.

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 stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. The employee must also be able to pull product at a maximum height of 25 feet.

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 is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is may be loud.