Job Title: Forklift Operator
Job Description
As a Forklift Operator, you will operate as a material handler in the warehouse and distribution center, responsible for transporting pallets of materials and products to and from warehouse storage to meet production and inbound/outbound shipment schedules.
Responsibilities
Demonstrate behaviors in support of company safety procedures with a focus on zero injuries.
Support quality work processes, including accurate cycle counts and following pick orders/locations.
Actively support the Conagra Performance System (CPS) and experience high performance work systems such as 5S, problem-solving, TPM training, continuous skills development, auditing, and planned/autonomous maintenance.
Follow and comply with all Safe Quality Food (SQF) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
Pick up and remove waste from production line floors and containers, and push waste carts to the dumpster.
Operate a sit-down, double-reach, and pallet jack forklift to move product to and from inventory warehouse storage and production lines.
Hitch trucks to warehouse docks.
Stage pallets and product to ensure efficiency and safety of warehouse operations.
Change out forklift batteries as needed.
Consolidate bays in inventory as needed.
Operate shrink wrapper and install new rolls of shrink wrap film as needed.
Operate inventory control devices (radio frequency) to view, track, and adjust product inventory.
Perform cycle counts and maintain cleanliness in all work areas and equipment.
Pick full and partial pallets to load and unload trucks and move inventory into/out of the warehouse.
Transport supplies to production as needed and assist other workers as needed.
Learn new procedures, equipment, or operations as needed.
Record the truck set temperatures for every trailer.
Manually document the SKU and number for any loose cases.
Monitor the conveyor system.
Verify code date and case count off inbound trucks and loose cases.
Communicate with the Coordinator or Team Lead if a trailer is in poor condition or if there is no product available in a pick location.
Perform other duties as required by the Team Leader or Coordinator.
Work overtime as required to achieve production and shipping schedules.
Interact effectively and professionally with coworkers.
Perform all skills as outlined on the Skills Element Tree.
Essential Skills
Experience working in a production, manufacturing, or distribution environment for at least 3 months.
Experience operating sit-down and stand-up double-reach forklifts.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
High School diploma or equivalent.
Experience working in a food processing or packaging environment.
Experience working in a USDA, FDA, OSHA, or GMP compliant environment.
Proficiency in SAP.
Why Work Here?
Join a supportive work environment that prioritizes safety and quality. Engage in continuous improvement initiatives and high-performance work systems. Benefit from opportunities for skills development and career growth.
Work Environment
This role requires working in a refrigerated warehouse, operating stand-up double-reach and sit-down forklift trucks. You will need to sit, stand, walk, and climb stairs during your shift. Basic computer skills and the ability to operate monitoring equipment are essential. The ability to respond timely to emergency situations at the facility is required. You will work in a cold environment and may be required to work overtime to meet production and shipping schedules.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Hagerstown, Maryland.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.