Forklift Operator

Position Summary: This position plays a critical role as a part of our warehouse team. The Forklift Operator is responsible for shipping, storing, and receiving inventory as well as providing sanitation for the entire warehouse.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operates forklift to load, unload, and transfer products, pallets, boxes, and other materials. Operates other equip ment for shipping, as needed

• Unloads and loads products into trucks and/or railcars according to shipping schedule

• Maintains accurate inventory while storing and loading . Practices first in/first out

• Monitors all equipment for wear and potential damage, performs related preventative maintenance as required

• Maintains Master Sanitation Schedules and other HAACP documentation. Performs scheduled cleaning of equipment

• Re-palletizes and reworks product s. Prepares product for regrind process

• Maintains safety and quality in a high paced environment

• Other duties, as assigned

Education and Experience Required:

• Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution

• Must be able to work weekends, holidays and overtime as needed
  

Education, Experience and Skills Preferred:

• Previous experience operating a forklift

• Previous experience in a food manufacturing facility
  

Physical Requirements: Qualified candidates must be able to perform the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Must be able to clim b on and off a ladder for 3 + hours per shift

• Must be able to work in a dusty, high h eat/humid environment for 3 + hours per shift

• Must be able to wor k in a confined space for 3 + hours per shift

• Must be able to lift up- to 100 pounds for 3 + hours per shift with team member assistance

• Must be able to push, pull, perform fine manipulation, sim ple grasping and feel for 6 + hours per shift

• Must be able to balance, bend, crouch, stand, stoop and walk for 6 + hours per shift

• Must be able to lift up- to 50 pounds independently for 6 + hours per shift

• Must be able to reach above shoulders for 6 + hours per shift

• Must be able t o operate foot pedals for 8 + hours per shift

• Must be able to sit for 8 + hours per shift