Docker Shipper 1

Monday through Friday from 8-4  and $20.00 to $22.00 per hour

Company Overview:  

Experience matters. Since 1948, T.O. Plastics has manufactured quality custom thermoformed parts and packaging and provided exceptional service to horticulture, medical and industrial customers around the world. One of the top 100 thermoforming companies in North America, T.O. Plastics delivers value by focusing on customer needs and by offering a full range of services from design-to-manufacture. At T.O. Plastics, we are dedicated to excellence, and we leverage our experience and core competency to develop customized, cost-effective solutions for businesses in diverse markets. T.O. Plastics has facilities in both Clearwater and Otsego, Minnesota. It is our Mission to “delight and serve our customers with innovative thermoform solutions”.  

Essential Functions:

This position is responsible for the following tasks, duties, and responsibilities:

• Pick and Pull Customer Orders.
• Stage orders for shipping.
• Safely load and unload trucks.
• Ensure all shipments are complete and shipped correctly.
• Identify and report issues in packing, stacking, incomplete, or unsafe pallets.
• Complete all paperwork accurately (i.e., basic paperwork, scrap tickets, transfers, etc.).
• Maintain transfer accuracy and location accuracy at > 95%.
• Enhanced TMM knowledge (i.e., transfers, lookup, GENQ, and scheduling report).
• Transfers complete at end of each order.
• Complete training on double stacking pallets in the warehouse.
• Understand warehouse layout and maintain organization.
• Identify and implement solutions to warehouse challenges.
• Understand Production processes and anticipate possible issues.
• Multitask and anticipate issues.
• Maintain dock area by sweeping and cleaning as need.
• Maintain the cleanliness of all forklifts.
• Operate a forklift safely in a fast-paced environment while carrying small to large loads.
• Must be able to develop a good knowledge of T.O. Plastics products.

• Treat outside truck drivers and customers with respect, professionalism, and act as the face of T.O. Plastics.

• Identify and report any unsafe work conditions, behaviors, or incidents.
• Follow and adhere to all safety procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by the supervisor/manager.

Education, Experience, & Skills: 

The qualifications listed here are guidelines.  Other combinations of education and experience could provide the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform this job.

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prior forklift certification/experience preferred.
• Ability to pass a forklift driving certification test and operate a forklift safely is required.
• Basic computer skills required, including the use of Microsoft Office, PC application, and the ability to work with different applications on different formats.

• Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend basic English is essential for understanding various forms of work directions and safety instructions.

• This position requires the ability to communicate, both verbally and written, in a professional, positive, and constructive manner.

• Good customer service and people skills are required as this position often acts as a customer facing representative of T.O. Plastics during interactions with outside truck drivers and vendors.

• Must be detail oriented and demonstrate both team-based and independent work skills.
• Strong organization, time management, multitasking, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Comprehensive benefit package to include the following options:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• STD and LTD Insurance
• 401K with a generous company match
• 3 weeks of PTO earned as a weekly accrual
• Critical Illness Coverage
• Accident Insurance
• FSA or HSA Contribution Plans
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Working Environment and Physical Demands:

The characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The Shipper/Dock Worker I position requires work to be performed in both office and the manufacturing environments with a balance between hands-on work and office work.
• Work performed in the well-lit manufacturing environment may include regular exposure to flying dust and debris; the smell of burnt plastic; high decibel equipment and loud noises; and extreme temperatures ranging from subzero up to 110 degrees Fahrenheit.
• The manufacturing environment is fast-moving and may require the mobility to bend, stoop, lift, carry, lift above shoulders, push, pull, walk, and stand throughout the duration of the shift.
• May be required to exert up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs occasionally.
• Must be able to wear all required personal protective equipment consistently and correctly. This may include wearing safety glasses, ear plugs, gloves, other safety equipment as designated, and adhering to the safety dress code.
• Work performed in the controlled and well-lit office work environment has few physical hazards.
• Visual acuity, manual dexterity, and hand function may be required to complete data entry, use technology, and complete other tasks as assigned.