Forklift Operator VV

Job Title: Forklift Operator____________

Department: Any Department ___________

Reports to: Department Manager ________

Location: Vacaville______________

Revised:1/04/2023______________

Summary:

This position is responsible for safe Forklift operation in the Production Department work areas. Forklift Operator is responsible for supplying the assigned processing line with fruit, fiber, and raw materials as necessary. Performs general tasks in the production areas involving set-up, operations and clean up. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements:

• 6 months to 1 year(s) of Forklift Experience, Operations or Food Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Must pass the Mariani Forklift Certification.

Accountability # 1 – Operation and Production:

• Supplies Fruit and all raw materials to the assigned production line in a timely manner.
• Returns all empty bins to the proper storage location.

• Feeds fruit to the specified line making sure that quality meet specification.
• Picks up pallets of case goods, supplies, etc. and transports them.
• Collects and organizes the bin tags for proper reporting to production control.
• Ensures bin tags are turned in to line operator by item produced.
• Ensure that the floors are clean around the dumping areas on the production line assigned.

• Maintains fuel, oil, and water supply in forklift.
• Provides relief for personnel as needed.
• Maintains correct product availability to production line as directed.
• Must pass Mariani Forklift Certification.

• Must be certified to operate a forklift. Picks up self-dumping hoppers, bins (full and empty), pallets of cased goods, packaging supplies, fruit, chemicals, and transports them.
• May be required to lift to 50 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Must be able to work regularly scheduled and unscheduled overtime including weekend if/when necessary to meet company goals.
• Performs proper cleaning.
• Keeps work area clean and orderly using common cleaning utensils
• Cleans up production area and elsewhere at end of shift as directed.
• Picks up and puts away left over materials in the appropriate locations.
• Performs daily check of Forklift prior to driving.
• Cleans forklift daily and as required.
• Completes Forklift check form, turning into supervisor as well as verbal or written notification of potential forklift issues.
• Knows and follow Forklift Policies while driving (seat belt, safety goggles)
• WILL NOT operate a lift if it is not in proper safe working condition.
• Responsible for ensuring safe working conditions and safe work practices in assigned area, including following written procedures for safe handling of materials.
• Perform other duties as required.

Accountability # 2 – Food Safety and Quality:

• Responsible for Food Safety and Quality.
• Promotes a food safety culture by ensuring GMP’s are adhered to, and Food Safety measures are complied with on a daily basis.
• Enforces food safety and sanitation regulations, in compliance with FSMA, to ensure that product safety and quality is maintained on their line.
• Responsible for reporting potential food safety hazards (i.e. roof leaks, unsanitary conditions, GMP violations) and communicates to their Lead or Manager.
• Ensures product supplied meet production specification.
• Properly marks product or materials as directed with NC/ WIP/FG codes or other marks.
• Completes records as necessary.

Accountability # 3 – Communications:

• Ensures clear and timely communication within department and with other departments to maximize plant efficiency.

• Communicate well with maintenance staff to correct issues.
  • Communicate well with QA staff to maintain quality standards.
  • Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
• Keeps management team abreast of significant issues or developments identified during routine activities and actions being taken to improve the situation.

Accountability # 4 – Personal Growth:

• Exercises tact and discretion in interpersonal contacts.
• Respects confidentiality of privileged information.
• Supports the Company Values.
• Demonstrates commitment to continued personal and professional growth and development.
• Will work toward being able to run one or multiple lines in the production area.
• Active participant in Lean 6Sigma program.

Accountability # 5 – Physical Demands:

• 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.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee will occasionally lift and /or move materials weighing up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Responsible for ensuring safe working conditions and safe work practices in assigned area, this includes following written procedures for safe handling and use of chemical compounds.
• MUST follow all Label requirements when handling, storing, or using chemicals.
• Must be familiar with safe machine operations where machinery must be cleaned while running and follow lock out/tag out procedures as required.
• Must wear proper PPE for the different tasks performed.