FORKLIFT OPERATOR

Diversified Foods and Seasonings is a leading food manufacturing company. We pride ourselves in our commitment to providing our customers with the finest convenient specialty food products and ingredients. With over 35 years of experience in being an industry leader, Diversified is comprised of fully automated USDA-inspected kettle cooking operations in Madisonville, Louisiana. We are all about quality food and customer satisfaction, come be a part of our family.
We are currently seeking a Forklift Operator at our Diversified Foods and Seasonings facility in Madisonville, LA.
Responsibilities:

• Ship & receive all incoming and outgoing freight correctly and promptly. Fill out a daily forklift inspection report. Cater to all of the production needs.
• Log all information onto the Carrier Inspection Report & Shipping & Receiving Record daily, completely, and correctly. Place a placard onto each pallet received daily.
• Make sure that you print out and match the driver's P.O. number with the Straight Bill of Lading and Purchase order number before loading or unloading freight.
• Operate forklift in a safe manner and FIFO daily. First in first out! Use the computer to check Res-Report and print shipping pick tickets for all shipments.
• Re-coupe all areas daily. Ensure that products shipped out and received are not damaged or torn. Count inventory daily, weekly, and at the end of the year as needed. Check water levels on all batteries weekly.
• Keep the work area clean, and sanitized, and make sure that trash is taken out before shift change. Report all damages that occur immediately to your Shipping Manager/Shipping Supervisor.

• Must have basic math and reading skills
• Must be able to identify differences in colors
• Must be able to lift over 50 pounds and must have good solid back and knees with full mobility.