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Turret Truck Operator

KY - Paducah

As a leader and innovator in the snack food industry for over 50 years, J&J Snack Foods provides branded snack foods to foodservice and retail supermarket outlets across the U.S. Its products include such icons as SUPERPRETZEL, ICEE, and Dippin’ Dots along with other key brands like LUIGI’S Real Italian Ice, The Funnel Cake Factory Funnel Cakes, and Hola Churros. J&J also has a strong presence in bakery providing cakes, cookies, and pies to some of the largest grocery and convenience retailers in industry. Our company continues to deliver record sales led by a talented team and a commitment to “Fun Served Here”.

POSITION SUMMARY:  

Responsible for the operation, inspection, and maintenance of the turret truck for the shipping department along with keeping freezer inventory and assisting with shipping out product.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

 

The duties of the Turret Truck Operator will include, but not be limited to the following.

 

  • Operate turret truck in product freezer.

 

  • Rotate product for “first in, first out” policy.

 

  • Red wrap product that has been placed on Quality Assurance hold.

 

  • Stage International orders & California orders.

 

  • Keep Turret truck charged & clean.

 

  • Maintain Hot Room & Charging area. (organized & clean)

 

  • Responsible for completing daily forklift/turret inspection sheets.

 

  • Assist in keeping freezer clean & organized.

 

  • Responsible for checking product inventory levels.

 

 

 

 

 

COMPETENCIES:

 

  • Employee should be in good general physical condition and able to stand for prolonged periods, bend, turn, twist, climb and lift up to a minimum of 60 pounds, without restriction.
  • Employee must work well with others and have good social and communication skills and be willing to take direction.
  • Valid driver’s license required
  • Forklift certified

 

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

 

Required Education:

High School Diploma or GED 

Required Experience: 

1-2 years of warehouse experience or turret truck experience

 

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 

Less than 10%

 

 

Job Analysis/Job Description Physical Activities Checklist

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Physical Activities

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Frequency

(N)Never, (O)Occasionally or (C)Constantly

Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles, and the like.

O

Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces.

C

Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods.

O

Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.

C

Adjusting or moving objects up to 15 pounds in all directions.

C

Communicating with others to exchange information.

C

Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

C

Operating machinery and/or power tools.

O

Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment.

O

 

 

Environmental Conditions

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Low temperatures.

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High temperatures.

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Outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.

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Noisy environments.

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Hazardous conditions.

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Poor ventilation.

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Small and/or enclosed spaces.

 

Adverse environmental conditions expected.

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Physical Demands

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Frequency

Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.

 

Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds.

 

Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds.

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Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more.

 

Disclaimer: This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement: J&J Snack Foods Corp.is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discriminatory employment actions against, and treatment of, employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, alienage, religion or creed, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition or characteristics, disability or veteran's status, sex offenses, prior record of arrest or conviction, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking and unemployment status.

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