Lift Truck Operator Lead

Job Details

Shifts: Day

Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Position Overview: The Lift Truck Operator Lead is responsible for monitoring shipping and receiving areas for accurate shipping and receiving transactions. Responsible for overlooking accurate loading of outbound shipments, as well as picking of finished goods from bin location to outbound staging. Responsible for overlooking accurate put away for inbound items , 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.
• Supports forklift operators with daily tasks
• Inspects forklift before and after trips and submits report indicating forklift condition.
• Accurate loading of outbound shipments.
• Detailed inspection of product staged for shipments
• Proper case adjustments to VPN
• Receives and inspects all inbound material
• Monitors proper put away is done
• 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.
• Notifies Warehouse Supervisor of any inventory discrepancies.
• 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.
• 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 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. 

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

Manna Beverages is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.

Must be authorized to work in the United States of America, now and in the future, without company sponsorship.