Production Forklift Operator (1st Shift, Full-Time) Norfolk, NE

Company:  Wis-Pak / WP Beverages
Location: Norfolk
Closing Date: 28/10/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Location: WIS-PAK of NORFOLK
Position: FORKLIFT OPERATOR (PRODUCTION)
Reports To: PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR / LEAD PERSON
Date: 08/27/2024
JOB SUMMARY
  • Under the supervision of the Production Supervisor and Lead Person, the Forklift Operator operates a pallet handling forklift to move finished products from the production line to the warehouse; maintains prescribed stock rotation requirements and supplies production lines with needed raw materials; and operates the palletizer for production line, as required.
JOB DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Note: The job functions relate to the job, not the individual)
  • Coordinate with other production and warehouse forklift drivers for proper utilization of warehouse space.
  • Assist with transportation of raw materials from warehouse storage to point-of-use for production.
  • Operate a forklift truck to place full goods in the warehouse and supply machines with raw materials.
  • Transport materials within the warehouse; remove dunnage from machines, sort, remove and replace damaged product.
  • Accurately scan barcodes as needed and complete required paperwork and documentation.
  • Safely operate the palletizers, as required.
  • Follow standardized safety procedures and perform work in a safe and cost-effective manner.
  • Transport empty pallets to the pallet dispenser and loading dispenser.
  • Correctly stack out all full goods partials during production.
  • Occasionally help unload trucks which deliver manufacturing materials and other items purchased by the company.
  • Transport empty can and bottle pallets to depallitizer.
  • Remove finished product from palletizers and transport to storage. Follow standardized safety procedures and perform work in a safe and cost-effective manner.
  • Operate stretch wrap machines and keep palletizers stocked with stretch wrap, as required.
  • Change forklift batteries and/or fill batteries with water, as needed.
  • Clean whenever possible (mandatory at end of shift)
JOB DUTIES/MARGINAL FUNCTIONS (Not fundamental job duties)
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Requires High School diploma or equivalent with good math and English skills.
  • Requires ability to complete Forklift Operator's training course and successfully pass a test.
  • Ability to operate and understand our barcode system.
  • Previous experience with a forklift is required
  • Requires ability to lift 50lbs. on a regular basis.
  • Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions.
  • Requires ability to communicate with management and other employees.
  • Must possess legible handwriting skills.
  • Must be able to work under a minimum of supervision.
  • Comply with all safety rules and regulations.
  • Follow all GMP's (Good Manufacturing Practices)
  • Follow all food safety policies, procedures and regulations.

JOB DISCLAIMER
This list of job duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.
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