Warehouse Operator I - Des Moines, IA

Warehouse Operator I - Des Moines, IA

Job Summary
The Warehouse Operator is an hourly position and is responsible for safely performing shipping, receiving, and inventory control operations. This role works Monday thru Friday from 9a-5:30p. Work hours are subject to change to meet business needs.

Facility Expectation

• Follow the expectations of all Safety, Health, Environmental, and Quality standards.
• Ensure product quality expectations are met.
• Follow all facility Good Manufacturing Practices as required.
• Responsible for ensuring area is kept clean and completion of all listed housekeeping duties per the master sanitation schedule.
• Work with other Operations colleagues to effectively communicate production issues.
• Participate in morning toolbox, shift exchange/review and response meetings to communicate your key process indicator performance.
• Once qualified, provide mentoring and training to new colleagues.
• Required to work overtime as specified by management.
• Attend training classes in-plant or at other locations as assigned.

Work Duties and Required Skills

• Operates forklifts and floor sweeper.
• Accurately stages shipping loads.
• Accurately receives and unloads bulk material deliveries
• Accurate reporting with necessary paperwork.
• Maintain organized and accurate inventory counts
• Load and unload trucks as required.
• Ability and willingness to learn and flex to help in all areas of warehouse operations
• Perform other duties as assigned by Plant Leadership.
• At times, overtime will be required.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred
• Ability to act in a professional manner and adhere by ADM’s Code of Conduct
• Must be able to lift up to 55 lbs
• Must be able to perform physical tasks for extended periods of time including standing, walking, climbing, bending, pushing, pulling and twisting over surfaces
• Ability to wear protective clothing and equipment such as safety shoes, face masks, safety glasses, hearing protection, a hard hat, and gloves when required
• Ability to work in hot, cold, noisy, dusty, wet working conditions
• Ability to work with allergens that might be present in a manufacturing environment
• Self-motivated with a solid work ethic
• Good attitude and works well in team atmosphere.
• Handles other duties as required.
• Maintain excellent attendance.