Forklift / Material Handler / Shipping at Yamamoto FB… · Louisville

Shipping/Receiving / Forklift Operator / Material Handler

General Function: Supervises and directs all packing and shipping area operations. Coordinates

packing of finished products for shipment to customers, maintains shipping schedules and inventory

records.

Duties:

1. Prepares work schedules for employees and directs daily activities in packing and shipping area.

2. Assesses production rate to ensure that orders will be filled completely and shipped according to

schedule.

3. Trains new personnel.

4. Evaluates packing material inventory and orders supplies as necessary.

5. Post and files daily packing inventory control records.

6. Oversees the packing of products by evaluating size, weight, and number of products to be

packed, and durability of appropriate cartons.

7. Keeps Production Control Manager informed of packing and shipping schedules and objectives

to be met.

8. Maintains a clean work area.

9. Maintains inventory control of finished, packed products stored in warehouse.

10. Provides recommendations for continuous improvement.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to

include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.

Working Conditions: Works inside plant where there is a great deal of noise from presses. The

work may be dusty, dirty and greasy. Handles sharp edged metal and exposed to chemicals used in

oil.

Physical Effort: Works on a hard surface; stands, stoops, bends and lifts heavy objects

(approximately 50 lbs.). Work involves continual movement of hands and arms.

Safety Equipment: Wears safety shoes, glasses, gloves and ear plugs where required.

Qualification Requirements: High School diploma and two (2) years of general college study; one

(1) more years of shipping and receiving experience; one (1) or more years in a leadership position in

shipping and receiving or one (1) or more years supervisory experience.

Additional Preferred Qualifications: Three (3) or four (4) years of college or university education,

preferring a BS degree in business administration; two (2) or more years experience in shipping and

receiving at supervisory level.