Forklift Operator-2ND SHIFT TUESDAY-SATURDAY SCHEDULE - Start Wage: $24.07/HR plus $1.00 night shift premium

Position Overview

The purpose of this job is to provide a safe, accurate, and efficient preparation, loading and unloading of product while meeting productivity goals and maintaining a clean working environment.

Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.

Responsibilities

Loading/Unloading/Transferring Materials

• Operates forklift truck according to required safety standards
• Unloads/loads shuttles
• Picks orders
• Stages orders
• Removes used item(s) such as pallets, tier sheets, trash bins warehouse areas

Documentation

• Completes required paperwork (e.g., loading documents, receiver tickets, RMA paperwork, Pick list, etc)
• Scans materials (via barcode tags) in and out of inventory
• Records receipt/loading of materials on driver paperwork (BOL)
• Completes "Forklift Operators Daily Checklist" to indicate forklift/equipment is in proper working order
• Apply SSCC labels when required
• Responsible for monitoring, record keeping, and taking appropriate action for specified Food Safety Plan, Food Quality Plan and prerequisite program requirements.
• Responsible to report food safety and quality issues to management.

Other

• Performs routine maintenance (not handled by Maintenance Company) such as filling propane tank, checking valves, etc.
• Maintains clean work area by picking up trash, sweeping floor, wiping down equipment etc. as needed

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent experience
• Must be able to successfully use basic math and writing skills necessary to accurately fill out required paperwork
• Should have working knowledge of warehouse operations or be trainable
• Must be capable of operating a lift truck in a safe and efficient manner by abiding by plant and company rules for shipping and warehousing
• Must be able to pass forklift training period through written and driving tests as well as on-the-job work efforts

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Demonstrates observation skills
• Good communication skills
• Accurate
• Detail oriented
• Multi-task oriented
• Proactive

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

To perform this job successfully, the physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job:

o The employee must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time whether that be sitting or standing

o The employee must be able to use fingers to constantly operate a computer or other type of office equipment

o The employee in this position must be able to regularly walk

o The employees must be able to use hands to handle and feel

o The employee must be able to reach with both hands and arms

o The employee must be able to visually detect, perceive, or recognize in near and far distances

o The employee must be able to converse or convey with other individuals

o The employee may occasionally be required to bend, crouch, or crawl in tight knit spaces, such as under desks to make equipment connections

o The employee may occasionally have to climb ladders and be exposed to heights (i.e.: rooftop)

o The employee may occasionally lift/carry items as heavy as 60 pounds

o The employee must be able to work outside in various weather conditions (i.e.: rain, snow, heat)