Forklift Operator (Day Shift)

Job Category:

Manufacturing/Operations

Job Family:

Distribution

Work Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Job Description:

This is a fulltime day shift position working on a consistent 6:30 am - 6:30 pm rotating schedule.



* Pay Starts at $22.30 an hour


* $1 weekend premium


* All benefits start day 1 of employment


* 8% company 401k match

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  


* Safely and efficiently operate powered industrial equipment/material handling equipment to move product within the warehouse in accordance with OSHA guidelines. 



* Maintain inventory integrity and product safety at all times. 



* Perform routine and assigned housekeeping tasks to ensure a safe and clean work environment. 



* Check in/out all inbound or outbound product and tag product accordingly. 



* Perform various receiving functions, such as unloading trucks and putting away product in the correct overstock location. 



* Inspect all power equipment and complete the safety inspection sheet before operation. 



* Stack empty pallets; clean and sweep work area and remove trash regularly. 



* Immediately clean up after product damage or spill. 



* Accurately complete all necessary paper and electronic forms in a timely manner. 



* Consistently meet or exceed production demands and needs by moving product accurately and efficiently. 



* Proactively communicate warehouse issues involving deficiencies to warehouse leadership. 



* Assist in completing Master Sanitation Schedule (MSS). 

 

 

Other Duties and Responsibilities: 


* Understand and adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices and Standard Operating Procedures. 



* This position requires the ability to work with dairy and nut products in addition to other related ingredients and allergens. 



* Safety Protocol 



* Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures. 



* Correct or report any observed safety hazards. 



* Support safety policies and programs. 

 

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time. 

 

Qualifications: 

 

Education: 


* High School Diploma or GED preferred. 

 

Experience: 


* Minimum one (1) year of experience preferred. 

 

Certification/Licensure: 


* Training and certification to operate all applicable powered industrial vehicles/trucks required. 

 

Skills Required: 


* Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with managers and colleagues. 



* Basic computer operational skills; able to input and retrieve computerized information. 



* Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).  



* Demonstrate excellent organizational skills, establish priorities, ability to multitask, and meet deadlines. 



* Ab...