Edgerton Technician 1 Forklift Operator OB A Shift

Your Opportunity as Forklift Operator

Responsibilities include loading and unloading trucks, receiving materials and products, and picking, packing, wrapping, labeling, and/or shipping products using forklift and pallet jack. Maintain receiving/shipping logs and make sure that incoming and outgoing products and materials are in good condition. Move materials to the production area using the FEFO standard  

Location: Edgerton, KS

Pay: $23.46

Reports To: Distribution supervisor

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Must be able to operate a forklift in a safe manner.
• Loading and unloading trucks.
• Receive the material.
• Moving material.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate and promote a solution-based positive attitude in meeting goals and objectives.
• Ensure housekeeping standards are maintained with an eye for detail.
• Promote and ensure a safe work environment.
• Deliver quality products and services through adherence to company standards and operating procedures.
• Maintain housekeeping standards with attention to detail.
  
  

Job Specifications And Requirements

• Deliver quality products and services through adherence to company standards and operating procedures.
• Must be able to stay on task, performing essential job duties, with an elevated level of accuracy.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• Experience using an RF Gun or WMS inventory tracking system handheld.
• Must pass the forklift certification training program.
• Must pass a forklift written test and practical assessment.
• Must be able to effectively read, comprehend, interpret, record, and apply information from documents.
• Proven history of good attendance.
• Capability to work well in a team environment and be willing to help solve problems and implement solutions with diverse employees.
• A willingness to flow to work to meet the needs of the business.
  
  

Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role:

• Previous work experience in a manufacturing warehouse and/or distribution environment.
• Safely operate powered industrial equipment and follow all company safety Rules & Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).
  
  

Work Environment

This job operates in a distribution environment. The noise level in the work environment and manufacturing sites can be high.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to talk and hear.
• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Able to lift objects up to 50 pounds frequently.
• May push and pull heavy trash carts, dough carts, portable equipment, and catch pans.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
  
  

Other Essential Elements Not Listed Above Include

Reading, writing, basic English communication, basic math skills

Machines/Tools Used

Forklifts, electric and manual floor jacks, computer systems, and other department specific tools. All tools and equipment which are required to be used by the employees shall be supplied and kept in repair by the Employer at no cost to the employee. These items must be kept on the premises.

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• Our Total Rewards Benefits Program  
• Our Thriving Together Philosophy Supporting All Impacted by Our Business  
• Our Continued Progress on Inclusion, Diversity and Equity  
  
  

 

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