SUMMARY

The Data Entry/Forklift Operator is responsible for receiving, reconciling product shipped to 3PL, shipping, picking and staging material for production, cycle counts, covering production area, maintaining warehouse inventory by transacting all movements and maintaining proper organization and cleanliness of the warehouse and contents within as well as outside areas. This position is responsible for maintaining the safety and quality of all food ingredients and/or packaging material received into and shipped out of the plant as well as maximizing both quality and safe efficient handling of finished goods from the plant to the truck, under the direction of the Warehouse Manager.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

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.

• Fluent in English, in order to interpret documents such as specifications, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, reports, business correspondence, regulatory and procedure manuals.
• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to record numbers on required paperwork.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with co-workers and supervisors. Work independently with little or no supervision and be a team player.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Meet behaviors established in Tree Top’s performance management and development process.
• Effectively organize, set priorities, schedule assigned work; oversee multiple and rapidly changing priorities.
• Pay attention to detail.
• Effectively execute tasks.
• Ability to use a computer and Microsoft Office programs.
• Maintain confidential and sensitive information.
• Must be able to work flexible hours.
• Communicate effectively.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and six months to one-year position-related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous certifications on Forklifts
  Full Benefit details for this position can be found on our website: https://www.treetop.com/careers/benefits/
  The above job profile does not include all essential and nonessential duties of this job. A full job description is available at the time of interview.
  Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this job with reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis and depends, in part, on the specific requirements for the job, the limitations related to disability and the ability of the department/division to accommodate the limitation. Tree Top does not employ individuals under the age of 18.
  Tree Top is an EEO/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. If you require an accommodation to participate in our application process, please contact Human Resources at: hr@treetop.com or 509-697-7251

This is a representative sample - not to imply a complete listing of all responsibilities and tasks.

• Ensure warehouse, equipment, and storage areas are clean, well maintained and operates efficiently. Reports defective materials to Supervisor and is aware of care and preservation of items received, stored, and shipped; methods and use of equipment in handling, storing, maintaining, and shipping processed product.
• Uses Factory Track scanner to perform all transactions in real time.
• Transacts all transfers, PO receiving, and intercompany transfers within the Oxnard plant and Lineage Logistics.
• Receives supplies and ingredients coming into the plant. Ensures product received is from an approved supplier and meets Tree Top specifications for integrity, quality and food safety. Ensures that all food ingredients are received in properly, labeled with receipt date and stored on the ingredient rack.
• Conducts daily, weekly, monthly and annual cycle counts under the direction of the Inventory Specialist or Warehouse Manager.
• Moves product out of thaw room as necessary to staging areas for current production under direction of the Warehouse Lead or Warehouse Manager.
• Locates, stages and ships product out to our customers and/or other plants based on information provided by Inventory Specialist, Warehouse Lead or Warehouse Manager. Takes FedEx and/or UPS packages up to front office for shipment.
• Reconciles production quantities shipped to Lineage based on production drivers’ shipping manifest. Reports any discrepancies to direct supervisor and/or shift supervisor.
• Ensures that all items in the warehouse are stored on pallets and not directly on the floor. Communicates with other forklift drivers of correct locations for packaging and equipment storage within the warehouse.
• Stages ingredients and packaging for the week’s production on a timely basis based on production schedule made available by Inventory Specialist or Warehouse Manager. Also ensures that all ingredients and packaging are allocated using FIFO.
• Properly returns ingredients after verifying information from production of what is being returned. Packaging also is properly returned after counting any leftover and relabeling then placing into the appropriate location.
• Cross train in the production area to cover breaks and lunch; including shift coverage when main Industrial line driver is off
• Maintain the production area supplied with ingredients and packaging. Keep this area in motion by prioritizing and organizing best method of execution to keep a steady flow.
• Maintains all work areas clean and organized at all times. This includes thaw room, cooler, warehouse, Chiquita warehouse and outside areas.
• Must be aware of pedestrians and other forklift drivers at all times.
• Must follow OSHA required regulations when driving a forklift (fastened seat belt, looking over one’s shoulder when backing up, etc.).
• Each employee is required to follow GMPs and regulatory requirements and to report any food safety, quality or food defense concerns.
• Other duties as assigned.