Forklift/Receiving Operator, W&D (Seasonal) At a glance Location: US-PA-Hazleton Posted: 01/15/2022 Closing: 02/14/2022 Degree: High School Type: Full-Time Experience: Not Specified Job description **Company Description**

The Bountiful Company, a Nestl Health Science Company, is a pure play branded leader in global nutrition, living at the intersection of science and nature. As a manufacturer, marketer and seller of vitamins, minerals, herbal and other specialty supplements, and active nutrition products, we are focused on enhancing the health and wellness of peoples lives. The Bountiful Companys portfolio of trusted brands includes Nature's Bounty, Solgar, Osteo Bi-Flex, Puritans Pride, Sundown and Ester-C.

Inclusion and Diversity in the workplace matters at The Bountiful Company. This includes being focused on retaining and recruiting a diverse workforce and building a culture of inclusivity. Our goal is to create a place where people feel respected, valued and able to bring their authentic selves to work each day.

**Job Description**

The Forklift Operator/ Receiving Clerk will perform a variety of tasks including unloading, reconciling and receiving of all in-coming materials, preparing items for movement/storage and operating electric powered industrial truck equipment to move products or materials.

This is a seasonal position and can rang from 1-6 months.

* Unloads and stacks materials and replinshes shelves by using power industrial equipment (i.e. forklift, pallet, inverter, pallet jack etc.) that may require being lifted in the air up to 40 feet.

* Enters warehouse transactions and receipts into inventory tracking software (AS400) and completes appropriate documentation.

* Responsible for reading and following operating and/or written procedures to conduct assigned tasks safely and within standard time.

* Compares identifying information and counts items in incoming shipments to verify information against bills of ladings, packing lists, invoices, orders or other records. Records damaged items.

* Performs all functions according to Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) meeting required production standards. Performs MHE inspections to ensure food safety and quality standards.

* Engages in Daily Shift meetings using 2 way communications to review shift actual results to goals. Take individual accountability in assisting the team in identifying and closing actions to resolve problems.

* Performs other duties as assigned

Job requirements **Qualifications**

* High School diploma or GED preferred

* Must be certified to operate lift equipment. Certification will be met through completion of internal training

* Related experience operating powered industrial equipment in a high volume manufacturing, warehousing, or nutritional supplement industry preferred

* Prior experience operating a forklift preferred

* Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals

* Write simple correspondence in and speak effectively with other associates and delivery personnel

* Add, subtract, multiply and divide

* Expected high performance behaviors:

* Exhibit positive attitude regarding work and responsibilities.

* Ability to work collaboratively within teams.

* Ability to maintain effectiveness during major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to new work structures, processes, requirements or cultures.

* Continuously look for ways to work safely and efficiently, while maintaining high quality standards.

* Be creative and intellectually curious; willing to try different and novel ways to overcome obstacles.

* Regularly lifting up to 40 pounds and occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 70 pounds with assistance.

* Will be required to regularly stand, pull, squat, walk, kneel, reach, climb, and/or balance for 8 to 10 hours daily

* Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus, talk and effectively hear and listen while being exposed to various levels of traffic from material handling equipment

**Additional Information**

Forklift/Receiving Operator, W&D (Seasonal)