Stand-Up Forklift Operator

Overview

The Warehouse Forklift Operator is responsible for the removal of product lines while ensuring proper rotation is always maintained.

Job Responsibilities

- Follow and comply with all Safe Quality Food and Good Manufacturing Practices;

- Safety, demonstrated behaviors in support of company safety procedures;

- Responsible for loading trailers with pallets, operating a stand-up forklift;

- Ensure all product that is being placed is in good shippable condition;

- Ensure pallets are tagged properly. (Color Coded Tags, Pallet Stickers, and Pallet Tickets);

- Accurately store product in respective racks;

- Accurately pick and stage product for loads and ensure proper rotation;

- Responsible for accurately documenting the production log and scanning product into the inventory database;

- Deliver each skid to the appropriate location and stage product to the floor;

- Assist in loading and unloading trucks as needed;

- Ensure all equipment and surrounding work area is maintained;

- Communicate problems to supervisor immediately;

- Participate in month and year end inventory;

- Communicate with production department to maintain efficient operation;

- Perform other required tasks as assigned.

Job Requirements

- High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required;

- Experience working in a manufacturing or distribution environment for minimum of 3 months;

- Ability to speak, read and write English;

- Ability to use a Scissor lift for inventory maintenance;

- Ability to obtain forklift certification;

- Physical ability to handle product and pallets weighing up to 60 lbs.;

- Experience working in a food processing or packaging environment;

- Able to work at heights up to 30 feet;

- Exhibit a positive attitude within a team environment;

- Detail oriented and self-motivated;

- Regular and predictable attendance.