Description
At Diageo Lincolnway, we seek to operate a Zero Harm environment. We believe everyone goes home safe, every day, everywhere! In this role you will promote and lead a spirit of “Safety First” in all other areas of the operation! The ability to address problems and work in highly effective teams is essential for success.
As a self-motivated member of the Diageo Lincolnway Team, you will provide support, training and mentor to your fellow team members, and encourage and engage others. You will have the opportunity to also work closely with multi-functional departments (Operations, Processing, Asset Care, Quality, and Logistics) to ensure the safe and efficient operation of all aspects of the facility.
Responsibilities:
- Perform all job functions safely.
- Operate warehouse machinery per Standard Operating Procedures.
- Monitor and control the process.
- Identify and correct deviations from standard process parameters.
- React to abnormal conditions, breakdowns, and emergencies.
- Maintain accurate process and inventory records.
- Maintain a high standard of material and finished goods quality.
- Continually improve warehouse operations.
- Meet or exceed department goals/Key Performance Indicators.
- Find solutions to warehouse issues by using Root Cause Problem Solving.
- Optimize yield and minimize waste.
- Cross-functional training in all distillation areas to support flexibility.
- Mopping and sweeping floors.
- Using stretch wrap to cover pallets.
- Picking up cases of product that have fallen off pallets.
- Restacking pallets.
- Setting manual dock plates.
Physical Aspects:
- Lifting: Minimum 20 lbs, Maximum 100 lbs.
- Repetitive Motion: Frequently manipulating controls on forklift.
- Dexterity: Frequent manipulation of controls on forklift and completion of paperwork.
- Climbing: Minimal.
- Standing/Sitting: Constant sitting, frequent standing.
- Walking: Frequent.
- Pushing: Frequent.
- Pulling: Constant.
- Vibration: Constant vibration from forklift operation.
Environment:
- Indoor, outdoor.
- Extreme cold, heat, and humidity.
- Noise.
- Wet, slippery conditions.
Requirements:
- Minimum 21 years of age.
- Prior relevant warehouse operating experience.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Willingness to work towards industry forklift qualifications.
- Full driving license.
- PC/Systems skills, SAP knowledge an asset.
- Flexibility to adapt to different shift working practices and patterns.