Fork Lift Operator

Job Title: Forklift Driver
Reports To: Production Specialist

With trusted brands such as Pioneer, Corteva Agriscience is one of the world's leading agricultural companies. Join us in helping farmers feed the world while protecting the planet. Work with great people in a safe and fast-paced environment.

Rotating shifts 1st, 2nd, 3rd, up to 10-12 hour/day per shift
Shift possibilities:
Sunday-Thursday
Saturday-Friday
12 hour shifts- 2-3-2 rotation depending on season (typically October-April)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Professional, accident-free operation of the forklift, and the precise keeping of the forklift inspections.
• Systematic maintenance and cleaning of the forklift
• Continuous tracking of the location of goods during material handling using WMS. Use the WMSystem accordingly and ensure accurate data entry.
• Perform any other manual job at the direction of the warehouse supervisor or team lead (e.g. sampling, inventory, cleaning)
• Keep the warehouse clean and tidy
• During the seed delivery and return season: ensure proper (loading and unloading) of transport vehicles with quality packages to meet customer expectations
• Maintain safety standards - initiate & follow emergency procedures when necessary

PREFFERED EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 1 year of forklift experience
• 1 year of warehouse experience
• Prior forklift certification is preferred

SKILLS

• Ability to count accurately when moving inventory
• Ability to read scales
• Ability to work with and read a computer
• Ability to multi-task and detailed oriented
• Being alert and aware when driving the forklift in a safe manner
• Ability to communicate verbally and written in English and work by yourself or with a team
• Ability to work in tighter, confined spaces with a forklift

QUALIFICATIONS/BASIC JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Pass a background check and other pre-employment screenings
• Have reliable transportation to the site and be able to arrive at the work site as instructed.
• Must have the Ability to communicate verbally and written in English.
• Maintain enthusiasm, good attitude, honesty and a willingness to treat all with respect

Operates forklift to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials in warehouse area. Follows regulatory requirements. May require certification. May use technology (PCs, scanners, etc. to complete job tasks.