What are the responsibilities and job description for the Stand up forklift operator position at Great Kitchens Food Company?
Job Title
Operator is responsible for operating material handling equipment for the purpose of moving, locating, relocating, stacking and counting merchandise. The Operator is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle and may also be required to perform order filler or order checker duties in addition to his or her own.
Responsibilities
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Operator 3, Forklift
- Romeoville-
- Logistics
- Logistics Supervisor
Operator is responsible for operating material handling equipment for the purpose of moving, locating, relocating, stacking and counting merchandise. The Operator is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle and may also be required to perform order filler or order checker duties in addition to his or her own.
Responsibilities
- Receiving/Put-Away
- Order Picking
- Loading
- Equipment
- Inventory
- Maintenance
- Responsible for upholding, following and maintaining the requirements of the SQF Food Safety Code for Manufacturing.
- Other duties as may be assigned or volunteered for.
- High School diploma or equivalent, preferred
- Basic reading, writing and math skills
- Good communication skills (verbal & written); bilingual, English/Spanish preferred
- Hard working, dependable, safety conscious and team oriented.
- Operating forklift and other industrial equipment as necessary
- This position requires OSHA certification and forklift recertification every 3 years
- Able to make logical decisions
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Lift up to 50 lbs.
- Work standing or walking for long periods of time
- Work bending and squatting
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Work in cold refrigerated and frozen conditions
- Must be able to work in freezer environment at -10 deg for extended period of time
- Report any issues regarding food safety or quality to supervision and/or quality assurance.
- Report any risks or any evidence of unsafe or out-of-specification product, equipment, packaging or raw materials to a designated manager to enable the resolution of issues requiring immediate attention.
- Shipping/Receiving
- Warehouse Experience
- Material Handler Experience
- Distribution Experience
- Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
- Forklifts (Raymond, Crown)
Salary : $21 - $22