Forklift Operator (Day Shift)

Job Category:
Manufacturing/Operations
Job Family:
Distribution
Work Shift:
Days (United States of America)
Job Description:
This is a fulltime day shift position working on a consistent 6:30 am - 6:30 pm rotating schedule.

• Pay Starts at $22.30 an hour
• $1 weekend premium
• All benefits start day 1 of employment
• 8% company 401k match

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Safely and efficiently operate powered industrial equipment/material handling equipment to move product within the warehouse in accordance with OSHA guidelines.
  

• Maintain inventory integrity and product safety at all times.
  

• Perform routine and assigned housekeeping tasks to ensure a safe and clean work environment.
  

• Check in/out all inbound or outbound product and tag product accordingly.
  

• Perform various receiving functions, such as unloading trucks and putting away product in the correct overstock location.
  

• Inspect all power equipment and complete the safety inspection sheet before operation.
  

• Stack empty pallets; clean and sweep work area and remove trash regularly.
  

• Immediately clean up after product damage or spill.
  

• Accurately complete all necessary paper and electronic forms in a timely manner.
  

• Consistently meet or exceed production demands and needs by moving product accurately and efficiently.
  

• Proactively communicate warehouse issues involving deficiencies to warehouse leadership.
  

• Assist in completing Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS).
  

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures.
  

• This position requires the ability to work with dairy and nut products in addition to other related ingredients and allergens.
  

• Safety Protocol
  

• Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.
  

• Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
  

• Support safety policies and programs.
  

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.
Qualifications:
Education:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
  

Experience:

• Minimum one (1) year of experience preferred.
  

Certification/Licensure:

• Training and certification to operate all applicable powered industrial vehicles/trucks required.
  

Skills Required:

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with managers and colleagues.
  

• Basic computer operational skills; able to input and retrieve computerized information.
  

• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
  

• Demonstrate excellent organizational skills, establish priorities, ability to multitask, and meet deadlines.
  

• Able to exchange basic informational data (fill out forms/checklists, copy data from one record to another, etc.).
  

• Demonstrate attention to detail, quality and cleanliness in work.
  

• Dedication to meet the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; acts with customers in mind.
  

• Results driven, bottom-line oriented, strives to exceed goals, and motivates self and others to achieve positive outcomes.
  

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  

• Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and work to maintain constructive working relationships.
  

Qualifying positions offer:

• A 401(k) plan that includes up to an 8 percent Schreiber match and has been recognized as Best-in-Class for companies with 5,000-plus employees.
• Competitive medical, prescription drug, dental and vision benefits without a waiting period, including second-opinion medical consultation with specialists
• Wellness resources, including a fitness reimbursement program and access to an interactive personalized online wellness program
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Professional growth and development opportunities through training and our Education Assistance Program

Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event, an applicant does not have current work authorization, Schreiber will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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