Costco Ipswich - Bakery Forklift Driver/Stocker

Description of position:

Prepares Bakery for use. Uses a forklift to drop stock. Stocks and rotates dated products and supplies. Ensures that the Bakery Department has the necessary ingredients to create confections. Assists with wrapping and merchandising baked goods. Follows proper safety and sanitation procedures and standards. Provides prompt and courteous customer service

Daily tasks and responsibilities:

• Prepares Bakery for use. Starts up equipment. Checks production schedules and pulls first bake of frozen items.
• Fulfils drop list needs and stocks in proper storage area. Rotates all dated product. Picks and purchases items on warehouse supply list following warehouse purchasing procedures.
• Restocks and consolidates remaining items left on pallets for safe conveyance by the forklift operator.
• Marks any freezer to cooler items with Price Look Up label. Refers to Production Bench Manual when panning up frozen items.
• Follows Standard Sanitation Operating Procedure (SSOP) guidelines as it refers to proper cleaning and sanitation of all equipment required by this position. Completes and complies with 11 Commandments of Quality Assurance, Food Safety Certification, and all safety training required by warehouse and Bakery Department.
• Assists with wrapping, merchandising, and other Bakery duties as needed. Assists in other areas and departments of the warehouse as necessary.
• Provides prompt and courteous customer service to drivers, members, employees, and suppliers

Position Requirements:

• Communication - Articulates information in a way that can be easily understood by employees, members, and suppliers. Actively listens to fellow employees, members, and managers.
• Member Service - Exhibits a professional demeanour toward others. Unselfishly serves others and assists members, employees, and suppliers in a prompt and effective manner while following company procedures. Is able to identify problems, find solutions, and make sound decisions that reflect Costco's Code of Ethics.
• Self-Motivated - Is well-organised and able to prioritise, multi-task, and adhere to deadlines while working efficiently and independently with minimal supervision. Accepts responsibility for his/her choices and decisions.
• Team Player - Cooperates well with a variety of personalities and individuals and participates in a professional manner to accomplish the business goal. Is willing to perform tasks assigned by supervisors and assist others as needed.
• Flexibility - Adjusts positively to change in direction or assignment. Is able to do more than one task during a work shift. Is willing and able to comply with new programs, methods, practices, and procedures.

Qualifications industry (specific skills that candidates should possess):

• Education/Training: Food Handling Certification will be provided.
• Licenses/Certifications: Forklift Driver's License
• Experience:               Previous forklift experience