Forklift Operator

Key Responsibilities

• Operates a gas or electric forklift in the warehouse.
• Performs daily machine inspections while adhering to established safety procedures.
• Moves product to work areas according to production schedule.
• Stacks product in storage areas and loads shipments into trailer(s), container(s), and/or railcar(s).
• Unloads full and partial pallets, wraps pallets when necessary, stages product for loading, and checks pallets for accuracy to order.
• Maintains clean and organized aisles or rack storage, consolidates partial pallets when needed.
• Labels, sorts, wraps, and ties inventory product.
• Communicates with management and maintenance personnel on a timely basis to facilitate maintenance and repairs.
• Complies with company safety policies and maintains a clean and orderly work area.
• Complies with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) procedures, including timely and accurate documentation of required SQF forms.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Forklift certification preferred
• Minimum of one year or more of related experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

• Experience and ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Ability to work well with all levels of employees, whether individually or in a team environment
• Ability to perform basic math skills
• Effectively communicate questions, problems, and reports to co-workers, supervisory, and management personnel.
• Flexibility to accommodate unscheduled changes in duties and work overtime as needed.
• Must display a positive attitude and work well with all levels of personnel.

Benefits