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**Why join us?**
* Competitive Shift Premium
* Earn Perfect Attendance Pay
* After 90 days and fully qualified, enjoy a pay increase

JOB SUMMARY: setting up, operating, and maintaining Formax machinery and related equipment to produce parts, while adhering to safety protocols and operational procedures.  Receives, selects, stores, and loads products and/or materials.  Safely operates all material handling equipment.  Accurately completes all associated paperwork.  Maintains clean work area consistent with company standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Inspects incoming and outgoing product.
2. Reads labels and associated documents printed in English.
3. Counts and calculates using basic math skills.
4. Lifts, carries and stacks product up to 75 pounds at a height of up to 7 feet.
5. Maintains high focus in an environment of many obstacles and distractions.
6. Uses push/pull motions in building pallets up to 8 feet high.
7. Operates electric forklift and electric, stand-up rider pallet jack.
8. Maintains productivity and accuracy according to engineered work standards.
9. Cleans work area using a mop, broom, or electric sweeper vac.
10. Due to the nature of our 24-hour business, work schedules vary.
11. Performs other related and assigned duties as necessary.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Education and experience equivalent to:

Education/Certification:

High school diploma or equivalent

Forklift certification required within 30 days of employment

Experience:

Entry Level . . . OR . . . Previous experience in a fast-paced, food-grade warehouse, safely operating material handling equipment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of (B/basic; J/journey; E/expert):

• Math skills (B)
• Speak, read, and write in the English language (B)

Skill and ability to:

• Endure working in both non temperature-controlled and temperature-controlled environments (chill @ 35 degrees, freezer @ -05 degrees)
• Perform accurate, visual inspections
• Follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to carry out responsibilities with minimal supervision

LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

Not applicable.

PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES

• Productivity standard of 95% must be met within the first 120 days of employment as measured by the engineered work standards system.
• Job knowledge – Basic understanding of the requirements of each type of assignment, correct operation of equipment and functions/processes related to job, and good overall understanding of GSF.
• Attitude – Willingness to work for and with others, ability to accept constructive feedback or accept assignments willingly and demonstrates a desire to do a good job. Demonstrates the Company Creed and Values.
• Initiative – Looks for areas to improve, takes immediate action when necessary or refers to supervisor.
• Cost Consciousness – attitude toward waste and material loss, care of tools and equipment.
• Dependability – follows instructions, attendance on the job, meets scheduled delivery times and completes assignments in a timely manner as measured by the engineered work standards system.
• Quality of Work – Produces acceptable work, which meets department standards. Good internal and external customer relations.  Able to make quality decisions in difficult situations.
• Quantity of Work – Level of production in comparison with others in the work group or with established standards.
• Housekeeping – practice of maintaining a clean work area.