Forklift Operator

Position Summary

The Warehouse – Forklift Operator is responsible for the efficient, safe and sanitary movement of materials and equipment throughout the facility and the shipment of materials.

Essential Job Functions

• Unloads inbound raw materials and places items into inventory assuring that all materials are of good and sanitary condition, dated with the date received, segregated and labeled for allergen as appropriate, and stored so that proper First In First Out (FIFO) rotation is maintained. Assures raw materials returned from production are stored in a clean and hygienic manner.
• Loads outbound finished goods in a timely manner assuring that outbound trucks are clean, sanitary and in good working order, all products are in good and sanitary condition, and that the trace recall ticket program integrity is maintained.
• Performs forklift operator safety checks on a daily basis and assures all motorized equipment is operated in a safe manner. Notifies supervisor of deviations and items needing attention.
• Cleans areas assigned as designated to assure work area is sanitary.
• Supplies the production line with raw materials as needed, removes finished goods from the production line and stretch-wraps product to assure unit integrity when stored.
• Maintains radar frequency gun locator system and production trace/recall log as required for all finished goods as they are received, stored and shipped.
• Loads feed waste trailers, cardboard compactor, and trash compactor as needed.
• Moves equipment throughout the facility and onto trailers assuring it is transferred in a safe and secure manner.
• Performs periodic physical counts of both finished goods and raw materials.
  
  

Education/Training

Required:

• Ability to read, write legibly and perform simple mathematical functions
  
  

Preferred:

• High School Diploma or GED
  
  

Experience/Knowledge/Abilities

Required:

• Demonstrated excellent communication, teamwork & partnership skills
• Maintain a current forklift certification
• Ability to use radar frequency gun to perform basic warehouse/shipping related functions
• Ability to work in extremely cold environment, standing on feet for most of shift.
  
  

Preferred:

• Bi-lingual English / Spanish ability would be a plus
  
  

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):

• Slip resistant footwear
• Apron or smock or uniform or insulated overalls
• Company supplied gloves
• Hairnet/beard net
• Ear, eye, and head protection gear
  
  

Employees Supervised : None

Work Environment : Typical food manufacturing environment with regular exposure to heat and cold environments depending on the area assigned.

Equipment Used: Forklifts, Pallet Jacks, Personnel lifts, Calculator, Computer

Safety Sensitive Position: Yes