Summary:

The Forklift Operator will operate a gas or electric forklift in and between departments, buildings and grounds. Collects and delivers a wide variety of materials while adhering to safety procedures. Delivers materials to work areas as directed, stacks materials in storage areas and loads/unloads trailers for inbound or outbound goods. Forklift certification required.

Responsibilities:

• Operate gas or electric forklift in and between departments, buildings and grounds.
• Load and unload trucks with incoming and outgoing materials.
• Check incoming materials for shortages or damaged materials.
• Collect and deliver a wide variety of materials while adhering to established safety procedures.
• Deliver materials to work areas as directed; stacks materials in storage areas in and out of racks.
• Operate palletizer equipment and use computer systems for production and loading.
• Perform cycle counts on materials and ingredients.
• Perform cycle counts on finished goods.
• Attend communication meetings as required.
• Pull pallets and place them accordingly to be able to walk around them and check for any damage.
• Ensure pallets and products are reviewed for damage; change if damaged.
• Pull product and load trucks as needed.
• Ensure work area is clean and organized before leaving premises.
• Follow First In First Out (FIFO) policies and procedures and ensure product is stacked accordingly.
• All paperwork must be in order and accurate (ex: shipping documents, receipts, transfers, holds, etc.).

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED or one (1) to three (3) months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Forklift Certification required.
• Demonstrated ability to understand manufacturing software, inventory software, and database software.
• Ability to calculate mathematical figures and apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to work without close supervision.
• Ability to work any shift assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or carry up to 70 pounds.
• Must be able to push and/or pull up to 40 pounds.
• Must be able to continuously stand and/or walk for extended periods of time on concrete surface.
• Ability to repeatedly kneel, bend, crouch, reach, climb and/or stoop throughout the shift as needed to successfully perform job duties.
• Successful completion of a post offer physical assessment, drug screen and background check required.