Job Details

Summary:

The Checker is responsible for operating equipment for the purpose of moving, locating, relocating, stacking and counting product. He/She is also responsible for checking and/or counting all product for both inbound and outbound freight; ensuring all product is free of damage and infestation and product code dates are properly recorded; and ensuring quantity, labeling and addressing of orders corresponding to customer specifications or other requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Unload inbound materials, move to storage locations and stack and store product in the appropriate areas
• Pull and prepare product for shipment and ensure the exact number and type of products ordered are prepared to be checked and loaded
• Perform picking duties in an efficient manner that meets all customer service standards
• Efficiently move product from storage areas to railcars, trailers or to appropriate dock door to be checked and loaded
• Safely and effectively operate powered equipment to load, unload, move, stack and stage product
• Count and check all inbound product, compare to manifest and check all product for damage, infestation and product code dates
• Report shortages and damages on appropriate forms and forward to the supervisor
• Compare the quantity, quality and labeling to the unloader sheet to verify all matches
• Sign for inbound materials once the inbound shipment has been checked and stocked
• Compare the quantity, quality, labeling and address with the customer's order to ensure outgoing product shipments are complete and correct
• Sign for all outbound product during the checking process to ensure all types of product are present
• Report all shortages and overages on checker error sheet to ensure order accuracy
• Verify and report all non-available product, according to product availability and report to supervisor
• Maintain the facility's equipment in a neat, clean, orderly fashion
• Report all facility damage and safety violations to a supervisor immediately
• Daily inspection of all equipment operated each day
• Perform all other duties as required by the customer

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to follow work procedures and safety rules
• Ability to read, understand, and follow directions/instructions
• Forklift certificate or satisfactory completion of a forklift-training program is required within the first 30 days of employment
• Have appropriate hand, eye and foot coordination to properly use material handling equipment
• Ability to move product which may require bending, stretching, stooping, stepping, reaching, and/or lifting that may weigh up to 100 pounds
• Perform assigned duties which may require sitting, standing, walking, or a combination of these throughout the length of the shift
• Ability to mount and dismount forklift frequently in the course of the shift
• Ability to accept supervisory coaching related to performance, work habits and attitude
• Ability to function as a team member and get along with others