Dock Support - Forklift Operator

Company: Instinct, ltd.
Location: Lincoln
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

Company Description : Instinct - is a rapidly growing, family owned marketer and manufacturer of natural pet foods for dogs and cats. Instinct - is the Raw Brand, with a mission to get more raw nutrition into every bowl of dogs and cats, for a healthier and happier long life. Our company mission is to Empower people to transform the lives of pets . We are committed to hiring and developing a team of passionate, performance-oriented professionals who love to win and make a positive difference. Sign-on Bonus up to $2,000 Position Summary: This position is responsible for performing a variety of skilled duties to support the greater team. The majority of the time will be working on the dock floor checking inventory/stacking products/checking temperatures, but will assist with loading/unloading trucks and other assigned duties. Primary Job Responsibilities Warehouse Duties: Load and ship trailers as well as unload and receive trailers as needed Monitor, maintain, and ensure accurate production product temperatures Monitor, maintain, wrap, and relocate pallets for production line Tag pallets as directed by Production and Quality Assurance Notify Warehouse Manager and Quality Assurance of any quality issues Maintain production flow through continuous monitoring of materials including packaging, product, corrugate, etc. Completing paperwork necessary for inventory control Operate forklifts and pallet jacks Monitor and maintain continuous inventory accuracy through physical counts Communicate with various co-workers and outside companies via phone, email, and in person Relocate trailers to and from dock doors as needed Other duties as assigned Physical & Environmental Requirements Lifting to 50 pounds Occasional squatting Comfortable working in extreme cold Ability to work in alternating sitting and standing positions Ability to comply with all safety requirements and Good Manufacturing Practices Personal Attributes Must be punctual and dependable Must be able to follow work instructions and complete all tasks in a safe manner Strong organizational skills Strong verbal and written communication skills Team oriented Strong safety focus Ability to deal with ambiguity Skills and Technical Expertise: Forklift License Knowledgeable in Microsoft word, excel, outlook. Driving Continuous Improvement Knowledgeable in Good Manufacturing Practices Preferred Experience Reach truck experience 1 year of relevant experience. Compensation: Competitive compensation package includes health & dental insurance, life & AD&D insurance, flexible spending accounts, PTO, short and long-term disability, Purpose days off for company partner volunteer opportunities, and 401k with company match. Our Instinct is to CHAMPION Diversity At Instinct, we are as passionate about our people as we are about the pets we call family. We are committed to inclusion, empowerment, and respect. We believe that just like our pets, what sets us apart unleashes our greatest strengths. We thrive on the ability to not only empower people to transform the lives of pets through raw nutrition, but also to empower each other to inspire a culture that celebrates our differences. Our unique approach to pet food is what makes us who we are as a company, and our individual identities are what makes us a successful, innovative, authentic team.

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