Forklift Operator - AUG

FPL Food, LLC

Augusta, GA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Customer Support/Service, English Language, Equipment Safety, Food and Beverage Industry, Forklift, Inventory Management, Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Lift/Move 20 Pounds, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, Loading/Unloading, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Material Moving, Pallet Jack, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Quality Control, Radio Frequency, Shipping/Receiving, Systems Maintenance, Team Player, Truck Driver, Warehousing, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Augusta, GA
POSTED
3 days ago
Job Description:

Under general supervision, Lift Truck Operator (LTO), Warehouse Worker will ensure safe and accurate receipt, storage, and shipment of food products utilizing equipment including, but not limited to sit down and stand-up forklifts, stand up straddletrucks, walk behinds, pallet jacks, double pallet jacks and radio frequency equipment.

Job Duties and Expectations:
  • Follow all health and safety procedures and regulations as dictated by the organization and the state
  • Operate the forklift safely with constant awareness of the people and environment around you
  • Ensure the forklift is properly stored, charged, cleaned, and ready to operate
  • Perform a Safety inspection of equipment prior to use
  • Operate/Interact with an RF scanning system to update inventory activity, lists, records, and log all completed tasks
  • Move materials from to and from pick-up locations, or other locations within the warehouse and production areas
  • Stack and organize inventory as needed
  • Load/Unload trucks and deliver inventory to its proper location
  • Collaborate with other departments to streamline and coordinate tasks

Qualifications/Required Skills:
  • 1-2+ Years of sit down and stand-up forklift experience.
  • Active forklift certification a plus
  • RF scanner knowledge
  • Shipping & Receiving experience in a cold storage facility, specifically around the food or beverage industry
  • Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, inventory control, quality control, lean manufacturing
  • Basic Computer Skills

Physical and Other Requirements:
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Must be able to regularly lift and/or move 20lbs., frequently lift and /or move 25 lbs., and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
  • Must be able to stand for long periods of time
  • Must be able to stand, kneel, squat, sit, and climb as needed

Leadership:
Highly motivated, hands-on, results driven, forward thinking professional who can thrive in a team-oriented fast paced environment.

Communication:
Communicate professionally in English through oral and written communication. Excellent radio communication skills and outstanding customer service is a must.

DISCLAIMER: The Position Description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. It should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required of employees assigned to this position.

About the Company

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FPL Food, LLC