Logistics Assistant (Forklift Driver)

Role Purpose:

• Under general supervision, performs a variety of distribution and/or warehouse duties that may include packing, pulling/checking customer orders, replenishment, shipping and material handling. May assist as required with clerical assignments, such as shipping and receiving, and inventory using a computerized system.

Key Accountabilities:

• Under general supervision, performs a variety of distribution and/or warehouse duties that may include packing, pulling/checking customer orders, replenishment, shipping and material handling.
• Utilize automated warehouse or distribution management system.
• Complete QDR's (Quality Deficiency Report) and scrap tickets on defective materials and verify rejected materials with operator. Complete Bills of Lading on recyclable items.
• Enter new items onto item file maintenance, (description, weight and other item storage/pick characteristics).
• Report and record discrepancies to originating departments.
• Process work in process, finished goods, raw material and branch assignments into computer.
• Keypunch transaction tickets and place move tickets on proper loads.
• Maintain inventory, out list‑direct incoming stock to pick/drop areas.
• Operate hand and power equipment for material handling to accommodate storage of products throughout site, such as hand trucks, forklifts, and other devices.
• Receives incoming materials or prepares materials for shipment.
• Verifies quantity, weight, and conformance of materials; prepares records of materials shipped and bills of lading; routes materials to destinations.
• May lie out, fabricate, and assemble nonstandard shipping crates and boxes, and prepare parts and tooling for special shipment.
• Verify that materials delivered are in good condition and specifically as ordered. Identify items and quantity for each load before movement to stores location or destination.
• Move, count, sort, stack, arrange material in designated locations. See that materials are properly marked before bringing and returning to delivery of drop areas.
• Check trash, recyclables and cardboard compactor and call appropriate removal company when necessary.
• Detect and report to immediate supervisor or to Quality Control Department any damaged goods, shortages, unidentified materials and other unusual conditions.
• Practice all food safety, health and safety procedures, policies and practices.
• Attend all required safety and technical training.
• Understands and implements those ISO 9000, GMP and HACCAP procedures, that relate to the role and responsibilities of a Logistics Assistant.

Skills & Experience:

• A minimum of 1-2 years of experience in the food/manufacturing industry
• Has completed forklift safety training

Our Story

Fonterra is a global nutrition company owned by 9000 farming families in New Zealand. We employ 20,000 people around the globe and offer amazing opportunities for people who want to join our team. Our New Zealand-made dairy products are enjoyed in 140 markets across the globe. Our products are loved by people for their balanced nutrition, quality craftsmanship and sheer indulgence.

At Fonterra, diversity, inclusion, and flexibility are a big part of our business, and with a collaborative culture, inspiring leaders and passionate people, this is a great place to work, please apply and join our team.