Job Title:Forklift Operator

Reports to: Director of Operations

Location: LIC and Bronx, NY

Position Summary:

Kommissary is a social enterprise on a mission to spread joy through food. We produce and deliver high volumes of meals spanning a diverse array of cuisines to every demographic in New York City.

We are a proud minority owned business that celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion.

What you'll do on a typical day:

· Move pallets of food and other items around the production floor.

· To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

· Adhere to Safety policies and procedures and instill a safety culture.

· Obtain copy of production or shipping order and transport material to and from designated areas in the facility.

· Load and unload goods from production lines and trailers.

· Move goods packed on pallets around the facility.

· Check and ensure all loads are secure.

· Provide materials to production workstations and place materials in correct storage areas.

· Perform daily forklift inspections.

· Identify damages, report shortages and quality deficiencies.

· Keep updated records of inventory by complying with warehouse procedures and inventory control guidelines such as scanning merchandise off production lines and in and out of locations.

· Ensuring pallets quality checks are done when removing finished goods from various locations throughout the plant and prior to shipping finished goods.

· Comply with company policies and guidelines.

· Assist smooth operation of production lines by supplying raw materials and troubleshooting mechanical problems and supporting re-work of any finished goods items that have not met quality inspection.

· All other duties, as required or needed.

· Follow instructions for operating equipment and keeping records.

· Execute assignments in an accurate, timely and safe manner.

· Maintain a clean and safe environment.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

What you need to succeed at Kommissary:

At a minimum, you'll need:

• To be at least 18 years of age.

• Ability to do basic math calculations, with and without a calculator.

• Availability to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, nights and weekends, due to varying freight volumes.

· The requirements listed must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience and/or ability required.

· HSD or equivalent (GED) required.

· High degree of attention required to prevent injury to others; promote a safe work environment.

· Must have experience with working in ERP system with Scanners.

· Clean driving record and valid state motor vehicle operator’s license may be required.

· Forklift certification per OSHA standards.

This job requires the ability to:

• Lift freight and other objects of various shapes, sizes and weights (up to 50 lbs. frequently and greater than 70 lbs. occasionally).

• Sort, handle, load and unload palletized and non-palletized freight using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including a pallet jack, forklift and by hand.

• Safely walk and stand for extended periods of time on a loading dock that is not climate-controlled and may be slippery.

• Reach (including above your head), bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat and kneel as necessary.

Other Duties:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Compensation:

$20.00-$22.00/per hour

Benefits:

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Equal Employment Opportunity: Kommissary does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. Kommissary is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact us at HR@kommissary.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Relocate:

• Astoria, NY 11106: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person