What are the responsibilities and job description for the Experienced Forklift Operators position at ofi North America (Olam Food Ingredients)?
Description
We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real.
Position Summary
Reporting to the production supervisor, the production forklift driver will be responsible for assisting in daily production needs to include general labor activities as well.
Position Responsibilities
ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us for support at: [email protected]
At ofi, we celebrate our diversity. Olam Americas Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real.
Position Summary
Reporting to the production supervisor, the production forklift driver will be responsible for assisting in daily production needs to include general labor activities as well.
Position Responsibilities
- Ability to recognize safety hazards
- Ability to learn computer skills
- Drive forklifts with past experience
- Work in a fast-paced environment
- Fill out required paperwork on a daily basis, good verbal and written communication skills
- Lift up to 55 pounds routinely
- Learn at a fast pace and keep up with any and all changes that occur in the plan
- Must have basic math skills
- Forklift experience, license not required
- Follow safe forklift driving rules and regulations
- Work in a changing environment
- Work outdoors/indoors, in hot/cold, noisy, and dusty environments
- Enter and back out of tight spaces
- Must be able to work some weekends as needed and up to a 12-hour shift
- Ability to work in other departments and do other tasks as needed
- Physical Demands
- Twist and turn frequently while working
- Stand and work for prolonged periods
- Work from heights while wearing a safety harness
- Ability to work in changing weather conditions – heat/cold
- Routinely lift and stack 55 /- pound bags and boxes
- Understand and follow instructions
- Understand and follow all Food Safety & Sanitation rules
- Please list all forklift experience in application to be considered for this position
ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us for support at: [email protected]
At ofi, we celebrate our diversity. Olam Americas Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.