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Dock Support - Forklift Operator RPC

Company Description: Instinct® is a rapidly growing, family owned marketer and manufacturer of natural pet foods for dogs and cats. Instinct® is the Raw Brand, with a mission to get more raw nutrition into every bowl of dogs and cats, for a healthier and happier long life. Our company mission is to Empower people to transform the lives of pets. We are committed to hiring and developing a team of passionate, performance-oriented professionals who love to win and make a positive difference.

Sign-on Bonus up to $2,000

Position Summary: This position is responsible for performing a variety of skilled duties to support the greater team. The majority of the time will be working on the dock floor checking inventory/stacking products/checking temperatures, but will assist with loading/unloading trucks and other assigned duties.

Primary Job Responsibilities

Warehouse Duties:

Load and ship trailers as well as unload and receive trailers as needed
Monitor, maintain, and ensure accurate production product temperatures
Monitor, maintain, wrap, and relocate pallets for production line
Tag pallets as directed by Production and Quality Assurance
Notify Warehouse Manager and Quality Assurance of any quality issues
Maintain production flow through continuous monitoring of materials including packaging, product, corrugate, etc.
Completing paperwork necessary for inventory control
Operate forklifts and pallet jacks
Monitor and maintain continuous inventory accuracy through physical counts
Communicate with various co-workers and outside companies via phone, email, and in person
Relocate trailers to and from dock doors as needed
Other duties as assigned

Physical & Environmental Requirements

Lifting to 50 pounds
Occasional squatting
Comfortable working in extreme cold
Ability to work in alternating sitting and standing positions
Ability to comply with all safety requirements and Good Manufacturing Practices

Personal Attributes

Must be punctual and dependable
Must be able to follow work instructions and complete all tasks in a safe manner
Strong organizational skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Team oriented
Strong safety focus
Ability to deal with ambiguity

Skills and Technical Expertise:

Forklift License
Knowledgeable in Microsoft word, excel, outlook.
Driving Continuous Improvement
Knowledgeable in Good Manufacturing Practices

Preferred Experience

Reach truck experience
1 year of relevant experience.

Compensation: Competitive compensation package includes health & dental insurance, life & AD&D insurance, flexible spending accounts, PTO, short and long-term disability, Purpose days off for company partner volunteer opportunities, and 401k with company match.

Our Instinct is to CHAMPION Diversity

At Instinct, we are as passionate about our people as we are about the pets we call family. We are committed to inclusion, empowerment, and respect. We believe that just like our pets, what sets us apart unleashes our greatest strengths. We thrive on the ability to not only empower people to transform the lives of pets through raw nutrition, but also to empower each other to inspire a culture that celebrates our differences. Our unique approach to pet food is what makes us who we are as a company, and our individual identities are what makes us a successful, innovative, authentic team.

Instinct Glassdoor Company Review

4.4

Instinct DE&I Review

4.6

CEO of Instinct

Neil Thompson

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By Instinct

Our purpose – the reason behind everything we do – is to empower people to transform the lives of pets. And to lead a movement toward better pet health.

15 jobs

INDUSTRY

Consumer Product Manufacturing

TEAM SIZE

201-500

LOCATION

Hybrid, based in Saint Louis, MO

DATE POSTED

April 15, 2023