Forklift Operator 2nd Shift Stand Up (Plus Sit down preferred)
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Job Location:
La Vergne, TN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Theres a reason Trinidad Benham is recognized as a leader in our industry. Trinidad Benham Corp has been in business for over 100 years and we know a thing or two about providing stable employment and growth.
The Forklift Operator is responsible for completing material movement throughout the facility and grounds by moving picking loading and unloading assets with little or no supervision while operating a forklift. This job will support the Boxed Rice Operation. Stand up is required and sit down experience is preferred.
The Forklift Operator is responsible for completing material movement throughout the facility and grounds by moving picking loading and unloading assets with little or no supervision while operating a forklift. This job will support the Boxed Rice Operation. Stand up is required and sit down experience is preferred.
WHAT YOULL BE DOING
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
- Operates a gas or electric forklifts (sit down and stand up) in the warehouse.
- Operates a forklift and other powered equipment when required and is thoroughly trained and operational; may perform more complex heavy or oversized transports.
- Performs daily machine inspections while adhering to established safety procedures.
- Reads and understands Bills of Lading and Pick Sheet.
- Moves product to work areas according to production schedule and daily pick-up sheet where needed.
- Stacks product in storage areas loads and unloads shipments to and from the trailer(s).
- Uploads full and partial pallets wrap pallets when necessary stages product for loading and checks pallets for accuracy to order.
- Maintains clean and organized aisles or racks storage consolidates partial pallets when needed.
- Labels sorts wraps and ties inventory products.
- Loads product into containers by hand.
- Completes required paperwork per company standards.
- Communicates with management and maintenance personnel on a timely basis to facilitate maintenance and repairs.
- Complies with company safety policies and maintains a clean and orderly work area.
- Complies with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) procedures including timely and accurate documentation of required SQF forms.
- Maintains regular attendance and punctuality.
- Performs tasks with little or no supervision.
- Performs other duties as assigned by management.
Skills knowledge & expertise
EDUCATION AND FORMAL TRAINING:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Minimum of two (2) years or more of related experience in a manufacturing preferred
- Forklift certification required
- Valid state-issued drivers license preferred
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITY:
- Experience and ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
- Ability to work well with all levels of employees whether individually or in a team environment
- Ability to perform more complex problems
- Effectively communicate questions problems and reports to co-workers supervisory and management personnel
- Flexibility to accommodate unscheduled changes in duties and work overtime as needed
- Must display a positive attitude and work well with all levels of personnel
EXTRAS
Employee-owned
Advancement Opportunities
Advancement Opportunities
Weekly pay
Insurance coverage that includes medical dental vision and life insurance and flexible spending accounts
401(k) with employer match
Paid holidays and competitive vacation/sick pay plans
Tuition assistance program
Employee stock ownership program (ESOP)
Key Skills
About Company
As we celebrate 100 years, growing from a family-owned bean and elevator company to today’s thriving food products corporation, we credit our success to our entrepreneurial, competitive spirit and our 100% employee ownership.
