Job Details
** Forklift Operator - 2nd or 3rd Shift**
**Job Category****:** Shipping and Receiving **Requisition Number****:** FORKL003138 Showing 1 location **Job Details**
**Description**
**PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES**
Loading/Unloading/Transferring Materials
Operates forklift truck according to required safety standards
Moves materials to/from warehouse(s)/production line/packaging line, etc.
Unloads/loads shuttles
Picks orders
Stages orders
Removes used item(s) such as pallets, tier sheets, trash bins from production/packaging/warehouse areas
Documentation
Completes required paperwork (e.g., tally sheets, slot change, shuttle transfer, etc.)
Scans materials (via barcode tags) in and out of inventory
Records receipt/loading of materials on driver paperwork (BOL)
Completes "Forklift Operator's Daily Checklist" to indicate forklift/equipment is in proper working order
Other
Assists production/packaging line operators by removing plastic and/or straps from pallets etc. when needed
Performs routine maintenance (not handled by Maintenance Company) such as filling propane tank, checking valves, etc.
Maintains clean work area by picking up trash, sweeping floor, wiping down equipment etc. as needed
**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**
* High School Diploma, GED or equivalent experience
* Minimum 2 years prior forklift experience
* Must be able to successfully use basic math and writing skills necessary to accurately fill out required paperwork
* Should have working knowledge of warehouse operations or be trainable
* Must be capable of operating a lift truck in a safe and efficient manner by abiding by plant and company rules for shipping and warehousing
* Must be able to pass forklift training period through written and driving tests as well as on-the-job work efforts.
* Demonstrated observation skills
**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES**
* Good communication skills
* Accurate
* Detail oriented
* Multi-task oriented
* Proactive
**SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES**
**Direct:** None
**Indirect:** None
**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS**
Sitting- to complete a task at lower levels
Standing- to complete most all tasks
Walking
Climbing- to get to parts department, when using ladder, on equipment
Reaching- to perform activities, to get tools out of toolbox
Kneeling- to perform work activities at low levels
Crawling- to perform work activities under equipment
Squatting
Bending/stooping- to pick up tools or parts, to perform work tasks at lower levels or inside a machine
Twisting- to perform work activities
Pinch- to use tools, to manipulate wires
Grasping/handling- using tools, manipulating parts
* Must be able to drive a standard forklift with both hands and both feet
* Must have stamina and be able to move quickly
* Must be able to lift 80 pounds (pallets when necessary)
* Must be safety conscious.
* Free to move about in office environment as needed
**JOB COMPETENCIES**
* Ethics/ Integrity/ Trust
* Attitude and Commitment
* Diversity
* Customer Service
* Company Engagement
* Quality
* Cost Consciousness
**Other**
Responsible for monitoring, record keeping and taking appropriate actions for specific Food Safety Plan and Food Quality Plan and pre requisite program requirements.
Responsible to report food safety and quality issues to management.
**Skills**
**Education**
**Experience**
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)