Location
Dumas, Texas, United States
Type
Full-time
Job Description
Employer: Panhandle Products LLC FLOATER TECHNICIAN III NOVEMBER 2022 Supervisor’s Title: Warehouse Shift Supervisor Reports to: Warehouse Shift Supervisor Department: Warehouse Exempt Status: Non-Exempt - Hourly Work Schedule: Shift Work JOB SUMMARY The Floater Technician requires a well-rounded team member with experience in multiple steps of the warehouse process. The Floater Technician is expected to promote safety, maintain a sanitary food environment, and strive to improve product quality. This position has limited oversight from supervisors. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS * Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of every job in the warehouse process. * Ability to perform all job duties of a warehouse operator. * Provide rest breaks, meal periods, and day-off relief for team members in the identified process, filling positions as needed per shift. * Ability to drive a forklift (i.e., performing basic operations such as driving forward, backwards, lifting, and lowering boom, maneuvering in tight areas without damaging product/equipment) * Use forklifts, pallet jacks, hand carts, and similar equipment to transfer and deliver goods. * Responsible for maintaining equipment and work environment cleanliness. * Responsible for proper product handling to ensure minimum product loss. * Clean up after daily production and prepare supplies for the next shift. * Notifies supervisors of problems or potential problems that disrupt production. * Attend required training and take the required quizzes to be proficient in the room. * Responsible for completing all safety activities, plant meetings, near misses. * Complete all job activities following set safety and operational SOP’s. * Keeps records in accordance with good manufacturing processes and local and state laws. * Each employee shall comply with occupational safety and health standards and all rules, regulations, and orders issued pursuant to the Occupational Safety and Health Act which are applicable to his/her own actions and conduct. * Complies with all applicable food safety regulations and mandates (Safe Quality Foods, Food and Drug Admin, Pasteurized Milk Ordinance). * Complies with all company food safety policies and procedures (including Good Manufacturing Practices). * Responsible for providing food safety and quality feedback to the appropriate manager. * Perform other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS * One year of work experience in a warehouse is preferred. * High School Diploma or GED preferred. * Effective verbal and written communication skills. * Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. * Possess a strong work ethic. * Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals. * Ability to read and understand the daily production run schedule and execute that plan. * Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment with a positive attitude. * Punctual and regular attendance is required. * English skills must be proficient to understand, read, write, and speak. * Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to the supervisor and/or Human Resources. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS Physical Requirements: * Physical effort is regularly required. * May be trained and required to operate a forklift. * Ascending or descending ramps, stairs, ladders, and/or scaffolding. * Frequently involves crouching, stooping, kneeling, and/or climbing or balancing. * Frequently involves lifting more than 50lbs. Typical Environmental Conditions: * Works in a food processing manufacturing facility with moderate noise. * May be exposed to moderate to high noise levels (i.e., production equipment, forklifts, heavy traffic). * May be exposed to humidity, intense heat and cold, outdoor weather conditions, and fumes and toxic chemicals. * May work in areas with mechanical moving parts, above ground with risk of fall, or areas with risk of electrical shock. * May be exposed to ingredients that may cause allergic reactions and may be exposed to various allergen ingredients. C Shift / Days D Shift / Nights
Requirements
Candidates should have at least one year of warehouse experience and a high school diploma or GED. Proficiency in English and the ability to perform physically demanding tasks, such as lifting over 50 lbs, are required.