RESPONSIBILITIES
Loading/Unloading/Transferring Materials
• Operates forklift truck according to required safety standards
• Moves materials to/from warehouse(s)/production line/packaging line, etc.
• Unloads/loads shuttles
• Picks orders
• Stages orders
• Removes used item(s) such as pallets, tier sheets, trash bins from production/packaging/warehouse areas
Documentation
• Completes required paperwork (e.g., tally sheets, slot change, shuttle transfer, etc.)
• Scans materials (via barcode tags) in and out of inventory
• Records receipt/loading of materials on driver paperwork (BOL)
• Completes "Forklift Operator's Daily Checklist" to indicate forklift/equipment is in proper working order
Other
• Assists production/packaging line operators by removing plastic and/or straps from pallets etc. when needed
• 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
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent experience
• Minimum 2 years' prior forklift 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.
• Demonstrated observation skills
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
• Good communication skills
• Accurate
• Detail oriented
• Multi-task oriented
• Proactive
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct: None
Indirect: None
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
• Sitting- to complete a task at lower levels
• Standing- to complete most all tasks
• Walking
• Climbing- to get to parts department, when using ladder, on equipment
• Reaching- to perform activities, to get tools out of toolbox
• Kneeling- to perform work activities at low levels
• Crawling- to perform work activities under equipment
• Squatting
• Bending/stooping- to pick up tools or parts, to perform work tasks at lower levels or inside a machine
• Twisting- to perform work activities
• Pinch- to use tools, to manipulate wires
• Grasping/handling- using tools, manipulating parts
• Must be able to drive a standard forklift with both hands and both feet
• Must have stamina and be able to move quickly
• Must be able to lift 80 pounds (pallets when necessary)
• Must be safety conscious.
• Free to move about in office environment as needed
JOB COMPETENCIES
• Ethics/ Integrity/ Trust
• Attitude and Commitment
• Diversity
• Customer Service • Company Engagement
• Quality
• Cost Consciousness
Other
• Responsible for monitoring, record keeping and taking appropriate actions for specific Food Safety Plan and Food Quality Plan and pre requisite program requirements.
• Responsible to report food safety and quality issues to management.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)