About the position
The position involves the safe, effective, and accurate handling of products stored in a facility. The employee will be responsible for the safe operation of various forklifts (propane and electric) and their designed attachments to perform unloading, stacking, and picking functions timely and accurately within the scope of the Biagi Bros facility. The role supports all accounts within the facility and requires adherence to safety procedures and company policies.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the safe, effective, and accurate handling of products stored in facility.
- Operate various forklifts (propane and electric) and their attachments for unloading, stacking, and picking functions.
- Support all accounts within the facility and perform all forklift functions safely per Biagi Bros policy manual.
- Perform daily safety check list.
- Support inventories by performing counts and cycle counts as directed by management.
- Maintain housekeeping to support food grade warehouse requirements.
- Unload trailers, containers, and railcars following all safety procedures.
- Complete all receivers thoroughly and accurately and turn in with all appropriate paperwork and attachments.
- Stage and stack all products square and straight according to requirements.
- Accurately pull appropriate product from assigned locations.
- Verify all aspects of outbound orders prior to loading.
- Load all outbound orders following load diagrams specific to the product being shipped.
- Change the forklift battery or propane tank as required.
- Attend all safety/staff meetings and participate.
- Cut and remove seals from railcars, trailers, and containers using appropriate tools.
- Ensure all outside carrier drivers are accompanied by a Biagi Bros employee.
- Stop/report any non Biagi Bros personnel wandering through the facility.
- Ensure all bay doors and pedestrian doors are closed at breaks and lunches.
- Perform all housekeeping duties to support food grade warehouse requirements.
- Dispose of garbage using dock or self-dumping hoppers only.
- Recycle broken pallets, plastic, and cardboard per established guidelines.
- Perform bi-monthly, periodic, and/or annual inventories as directed.
- Report any inventory anomalies to account managers or warehouse manager.
- Report/document any damages found during unloading process.
- Assist in all areas as needed.
- Support beer, glass, and wine repack projects.
- Represent Biagi Bros appropriately in relationships with various stakeholders.
- Punctuality and regular attendance is mandatory.
- Other duties and assignments as requested by management.
Requirements
- HS diploma or equivalent work experience.
- 2 years of forklift experience in warehouse environment.
- Experience with inventory control and cycle counts.
- 2 - 5 years warehouse/distribution experience (3PL preferred).
- Proficiency on computer, using MS Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook) required.
- Effective professional written and verbal communication skills.
- Active driver’s license in good standing.
