Forklift Operator
Forklift Operator
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Job Description
- Safely operate a forklift to move raw materials or finished products to the warehouse or onto trucks for distribution to customers
- Complete pretrip inspections and maintain energy source for lift
- Operate changeover clean troubleshoot and complete basic maintenance on palletizing equipment
- Conduct hourly quality checks and inspect full goods and pallets or other raw materials as needed
- Complete and maintain quality inventory and preventative maintenance documentation
- Use scanning equipment to ensure accurate tracking of inventory within the facility
- Work as a team with other forklift drivers to prevent line stoppages and improve operations
- Maintain work area in an organized and clean manner ensuring safety and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
- Monitor and track equipment downtime equipment output and other key metrics
- Meet or exceed performance goals including pallets/labor hour line loading and truck turn time
- Interact with production and warehouse team members quality control and maintenance to maximize output and efficiency
- Cross train to perform other lift and off lift activities as required
- Provide vacation coverage to team members
- High school diploma or GED
- Two or more years prior forklift experience with a solid safety record ideally in a fast paced forklift environment
- Prior exposure to manufacturing desired preferably the food or beverage industry with knowledge of GMPs
- Solid computer skills including Word Excel Outlook and the use of warehouse management systems (WMS) and business management software SAP preferred
- Demonstrated sense of urgency and comfort working in a fast pace forklift environment
- Ability to work independently or with a team with solid communication skills
- Solid problem solving and decision making skills
- Ability to move/lift 50 lbs. various times over a 12 hour shift basic math and reading skills
- Willingness to work holidays and weekends as we are a 24/7 business operating through most weekends and holidays
- Ability to successfully complete an online skills assessment prior to onsite interview
- Willingness and ability to working a warehouse with minimal temperature control exposed to local temperature variations (hold and cold)
- Basic Math and reading skills
- Communication
- Microsoft Office
- Problem Solving and Decision Making
- SAP
- Sense of Urgency
- Warehouse management systems and business management software
- Valid Drivers License
- Forklift License
Employment Type
Full Time
