What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Operator position at CRYOPAK INC?
Cryopak is an innovative, cold chain & temperature-controlled packaging solutions manufacturer, for pharmaceutical, life science, biotech, food, and electronic companies. Cryopak helps to maintain the integrity of our customer’s products through the design, testing and manufacturing of packaging and materials for shipping cold chain products. We also provide the hardware and software for temperature verification along the distribution process.
HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE (Overview & Key Responsibilities):
Our Forklift Operator is responsible for operating a forklift to move, relocate, stack, and count merchandise. The Operator is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle and may also be required to fill.
- Unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations. Efficiently stack and store the product in the appropriate areas.
- Pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuring that the exact number and type of product is loaded and shipped.
- Load, unload, move, stack and stage product and materials using a forklift.
- Maintain the facility’s equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion. Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed safety policies.
- Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage. Report quality variances.
- Efficiently move product from staging and /or staging areas into trailers.
- Ensure proper stock rotation and keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that tight inventory control and security are maintained.
- Assist in physical inventories.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Qualifications):
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Must have 1-2 years previous forklift operating experience
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. multiple times daily
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus
- Must be able to perform basic mathematical operations.
- Ability to bend, reach, kneel, and stand for up to 4 hours a day before a break period.
WHAT WILL SET YOU APART (Competencies):
- Good organizational skills with the ability to multitask.
- Ability to perform assignments in accordance with established safety policies and procedures.
- Must be able to work in a team environment.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Good time management skills.
WHY JOIN US:
At Cryopak, we strive to offer a comprehensive benefits package that helps you and your family maintain health and well-being -both physically and financially. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Voluntary Life and AD&D
- Short-Term Disability
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Transit Benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Plan w/Safe Harbor Employer Contribution
- Paid Holidays
- PTO
It is Cryopak’s policy that equal employment opportunity be provided without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, disability, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, military status or status as a disabled or protected veteran, or any legally recognized status entitled to protection under applicable federal, state, or local laws.