About this role
PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES
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 prerequisite program requirements.
- Responsible to report food safety and quality issues to management.