This job of Floater could encompass multiple job responsibilities within the distribution center – Selector, Loader, Forklift Replenisher, and Salvage Dock. 

 

Selector -

Summary: Responsible to select product, within establishment guidelines for shipment to stores, in a safe, accurate and efficient way by performing the following duties. Must ensure that finished pallets are placed in the proper loading area and that records of outed product and daily production are maintained.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 

Read customer order to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed. 

Convey product from storage area to designated shipping areas. 

Sort and place product or items on pallets or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, or product code. 

Fill requisitions or requests for stock items.

Assemble customer orders from stock and places orders on pallets or shelves ensuring that product is not damaged. 

Shrink wrap product on pallet according to procedure. 

Mark products or items with identifying information. 

Use computer to enter records.

Compile information to complete credit memo regarding items and quantity from customer specifications. 

Drive vehicle to transport stored items from warehouse to plant or to pick up items from several locations for shipment. 

Fill in for clerks

Santiation duties and responsibilities 

Perform additional job functions as requested by supervisor 

Follow company's attendance policy 

Follow company's safety policies and procedures.

 

Loader -

Summary:  Responsible for safe, accurate, and efficient loading of finished pallets of product onto assigned trailers for delivery to the retail stores.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Other duties may be assigned. 

Read load sheet or follow oral instructions to ascertain materials or pallets to be moved.

Prepare for assignment of doors and loads. 

Conduct daily operator checklist - Powered Industrial Equipment Inspection. 

Load materials into trailer per policies and procedures and install strapping, bracing, or padding to prevent shifting or damage to product in transit. 

Place load lock in proper location on trailer and put invoices in trailer before finalizing load. 

Ensure that all cube break selecting tags and the trailer numbers are recorded on the door sheet. 

Transfer store number and trailer number of finished loads to the daily load sheet. 

Notify dispatch when a store load is complete in MDS to have the switcher move trailer from door. 

Ensure trailers are properly restrained and chocked. 

Operate industrial pallet jack to assist in loading or moving materials and products. 

Complete product handbills when necessary. 

Clean and straighten assigned loading dock area before leaving daily. 

Perform additional job functions as requested by supervisor 

Follow company’s attendance policy 

Follow company’s safety policies and procedure

 

Forklift Replenisher -

 

Summary: Responsible for replenishing empty or near-empty selecting slots insuring that product is properly rotated. Drive electric powered industrial truck equipped with lifting devices such as forklift to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials by performing the following duties.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  Other duties may be assigned.

 

Move levers and press pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus.

 

Position forks under, over, or around loaded pallets, boxes, products, or materials, and transports load to designated area.

 

Unload and stack product by raising and lowering lifting device.

 

Load or unload materials onto or of pallets.

 

Reference RFS computer and/or appropriate computer printout to find overhead location of item which needs to be replenished.

 

Remove needed product from overhead slot and place in appropriate selecting slot using the standard methods for replenishment.

 

Record appropriate information in RFS computer concerning replenished product.

 

Return empty pallets from selecting slots to dock stack 16" high.

 

Remove plastic wrap, string or tape from selection slots.

 

Seperate chep, regular, and plastic pallets from slots.

 

Keep work area clean and clear of debris.

 

Place "lost" cases in correct locations as needed.

 

Follow through with additional requests by supervisor

 

Follow company's attendance policy.

 

Follow company's safety policies and procedures.

 

Salvage Dock –

 

Summary:  Responsible for keeping the salvage dock area clean and organized by unloading and loading salvage. Drive electric powered industrial truck equipped with lifting devices such as forklift to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials by performing the following duties.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

Move levers and press dead man pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus.

Position forks under, over, or around loaded pallets, boxes, products, or materials, and transports load to designated area.

Unload and stack product by raising and lowering lifting device.

Load or unload materials (milk & egg crates, cardboard & plastic, load bars, pallets, shelving, etc.) onto or off trailers

Separate salvage items to be delivered to appropriate locations

Keep work area clean and clear of debris.

Bail cardboard and plastic

Cross training may be required

Follow company's policies and procedures.

Other duties as may be assigned or required.

 

Competencies: 

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies

 

Interpersonal - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

 

Oral Communication - Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions.

 

Team Work - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Puts success of team above own interests.

 

Written Communication - Able to read and interpret written information.

 

Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment.

 

Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

 

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values.

 

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

 

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

 

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

 

Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed.

 

Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently.

 

Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.

 

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

 

Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.

 

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.