ULF Palletizer and Forklift Operator
Valdosta, GA - USA
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Job Summary
The Operator 3 (ULF Operator) is responsible for safely operating forklifts to place finished palletized product into designated storage locations. This role operates palletizers and stretch wrappers performs basic troubleshooting and adjustments to keep equipment running efficiently and ensures machines are properly stocked with pallets and wrap. The Operator 3 completes all required material movement documentation production counts and tracking to maintain inventory accuracy via system-based transactions. This position must also be able to perform the duties of the Production Worker and Receiver as needed.
- Forklift operations
- Operation of palletizers and stretch wrappersincludes troubleshooting and making basic mechanical adjustments to equipment and supplying with consumable materials (pallets/wrap)
- Placing palletized materials into the storage racksincludes completion of required material movement/tracking paperwork and production counting
- Maintain forklifts by performing daily inspections changing of batteries watering of batteries
- Follow all safety and environmental rules and regulations applicable to position.
- Adhere to and enforce Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and HACCP requirements
- Rotating shift position (1st 2nd 3rd)
- Maintain housekeeping of assigned work areas
Qualifications :
Education:
Minimum of high school diploma or GED required.
Related Experience:
Experience in food preparation or industrial setting preferred
Equipment/Software Skills:
Position requires basic computer operation skills i.e. use of point and click programs. Required to have sufficient understanding of the ERP system which includes efficiently operating the M3 scanner to conduct inventory and reconcile records.
Certifications Licenses Registrations:
Forklift/Industrial Truck certification preferred.
Additional Information :
Physical: This position requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds climb stairs bend kneel stand for extended periods work in confined spaces work at heights and must be able to wear a respirator.
Sensory: Ability to hear see speak smell and touch well is necessary to perform basic essential tasks.
Mental/Reasoning: Must be able to analyze information quickly to provide feedback in the manufacturing process and troubleshoot equipment failures
Benefits: Medical Dental Vision
Stratas Foods is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee in any manner prohibited by law including but not limited to on the basis of race or color religion gender age genetic information national origin/ancestry mental or physical disability family status/marital status military/veteran status and any other legally protected status.
Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision-The Employer 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 Employers legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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Employment Type :
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About Company
Stratas Foods LLC is the leading supplier of fats and oils to the Foodservice, Food Ingredients and Retail Private Label markets in North America and is a producer of quality bulk and packaged dressings, mayonnaise and sauces. Stratas Foods was formed in October 2008 as a 50/50 joint ... View more