Lift Truck Operator

Job Details

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana

Shift: Various

$250 Signing Bonus: $125 after 90 days, $125 after 6 months

Medical benefits-eligible first of the month following 28 days of employment.  All other benefits-eligible first of the month following 90 days of employment.

Benefits:

401(k) 

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Position Overview: The Lift Truck Operator is responsible for the timely, accurate loading of outbound shipments, as well as racking of finished goods from production line or inbound transfer trailer, and for training Lift Truck Operators. 

Language Skills: English proficiency required.  Spanish is a plus.

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Amount of Travel Involved: None.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Follow all safety procedures and work as safe as possible at all times.  
• Maintain Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).  
• Follow all safety procedures.  
• Operates forklift, current forklift certification required.  
• Inspects forklift before and after trips and submits report indicating forklift condition.  
• Accurate loading of outbound shipments.  
• Receives finished goods.  
• Properly documenting and unloading inbound loads.  
• Properly documenting any changes on Bills of Lading.  
• Transfer finished goods from production line to storage rack or transfer trailer.  
• Proper documentation of product location movement.  
• Maintain proper GMP conditions on loading docks and warehouses.  
• Notify Warehouse Supervisor of any discrepancies on Bills of Lading.  
• Understands and complies with truck loading procedures, including chocking wheels, correctly placing trailer stand and glad hand lock, as well as other aspects prior to loading or unloading trailers.  
• Understands how to and uses corner boards, pallet straps, pallet inverters, and airbags correctly.  
• Builds loads and/or pallets according to customer requirements.  
• Lock and seal trailers.    
• Routine GMP duties.  
• Operates Floor Scrubber, Baler, Foamer, Pressure Washer, and other equipment in the normal course of completing duties.   
• Maintain a clean work area.   
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere and interaction with customers, co-workers, and management.  
• All other duties as assigned. o Work scheduled shift, weekends, and extended hours as required.  
• Regular and punctual attendance.  
• To perform this job successfully, must be able to perform each fundamental task listed above satisfactorily.   

Experience for Success:  

• Average math skills and basic computer skills.  
• Possess current Nor-Cal Beverage forklift certification.  
• Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate professionally with customers and co-workers.  
• Have a strong work ethic and be able to work independently as well as working in a team.  
• Must have good analytical and problem-solving skills.  
• Demonstrates attention to detail, a professional attitude, and produces accurate work product.   
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.  
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and adhere to deadlines.  
• Must be enthusiastic and proactive.  
• Must have a cooperative attitude.  
• Must have the ability to follow-up.  
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.  

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or G.E.D.;  
• Three months related experience;  
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.   
• Forklift Certification required.  
• Warehouse experience in the Beverage industry preferred.  

Behaviors & Competencies:

• Upholds mental, spiritual and physical safety
• Asks for and provides feedback
• Holds self and others accountable
• Supportive and collaborative of team members
• Participates in self-development and encourages the development of those who report/to him or her and peers
• Demonstrates flexibility and desire for growth

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 talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly push, lift and /or move up to 10 pounds, frequently push, lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally push, lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. 

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.   

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places. The employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.     

Manna Beverages is an equal opportunity employer-----M/F/D/V