Job Description

 *** This is a Safety Sensitive Position under the Medicinal Marijuana Provisions of the State of Arkansas.***

PURPOSE 

Operates forklift and material handling equipment in the distribution center and/or manufacturing area.  Receives and moves all materials and products to staging or storage areas and arranges them for proper movement when needed.  Performs work under the direction of the warehouse supervisor/manager or material handling manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

1. Moves raw materials and stock in warehouse or manufacturing facility, shipping lines, and other storage areas using forklift and material handling equipment.
2. Performs all system-related transactions to ensure inventory accuracy goals.
3. Assists in preparing materials orders or truck orders and assists in maintaining accurate raw materials, pallets, and carton counts for the warehouse supervisor and/or material handling manager.
4. Restocks raw materials and picks locations for order fulfillment.
5. Loads and unloads trucks.
6. Maintains a clean manufacturing facility and/or warehouse and forklift daily.
7. Performs preventative maintenance and minor repairs on material handling equipment.
8. Responsible for adhering to all safety procedures in the performance of job duties.

COMPETENCIES 

• Must be dependable and demonstrate the ability to follow directions
• Must be a team player
• Ability to operate warehouse equipment
• Forklift certified
• Good knowledge of all safety procedures while operating a forklift

QUALIFICATIONS

A valid state-issued motor vehicle license is required. Minimum of one (1) year forklift and warehouse/manufacturing experience; or any equivalent combination of acceptable training, education, and experience.   Forklift certification required.  

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred, but not required. Need to have good math, reading, and writing skills. A Career Readiness Certificate is also required

LANGUAGE ABILITY

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and work instructions. 

MATH ABILITY

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Incumbent needs a basic understanding of computers and printers

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES

No certifications needed.  A valid State driver’s license is required for forklift certification at Anchor.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

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.

Works in a manufacturing and/or warehouse environment in all types of weather.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works with warehouse equipment and/or some manufacturing equipment.  An employee performing the duties of this job is required to use proper safety procedures to eliminate any potential hazards.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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.

Work requires moderate physical effort and the use of motor skills requiring manual dexterity.  While performing duties of this job, the employee will regularly sit, stand, walk, kneel, and crouch.  Employee must be able to physically lift, lower, and carry product weighing up to 55 lbs.  Will regularly operate a forklift, requiring some coordinated movements.

Operating a forklift or other material handling equipment is considered a “Safety Sensitive” function.  A Safety-Sensitive Function, as defined by the Company, requires the operation of motor vehicles, forklifts, or motorized warehouse equipment, or one that involves inspecting, servicing, conditioning, controlling, supervising, loading, or unloading such machinery. Employees performing “Safety-Sensitive Functions” are prohibited from reporting to work or being on duty while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.