Forklift Operator

WHAT YOULL BE DOING

• Operate gas and/or electric forklifts safely and efficiently within the warehouse and production areas.
• Conduct daily forklift and equipment inspections in accordance with established safety procedures and report any issues promptly.
• Receive transport and stage raw materials and finished goods according to production and shipping schedules.
• Load and unload trailers containers and railcars while ensuring product integrity and accurate inventory handling.
• Verify pallet counts product identification and order accuracy prior to shipment or storage.
• Wrap label sort and secure pallets and inventory as required for storage or transportation.
• Maintain organized warehouse storage areas aisles and racks including consolidating partial pallets when necessary.
• Assist with inventory control through proper product rotation staging and documentation practices.
• Communicate equipment malfunctions maintenance needs and operational concerns to management and maintenance personnel in a timely manner.
• Follow all company safety policies procedures and PPE requirements while maintaining a clean and orderly work environment.
• Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safe Quality Food (SQF) standards and all required documentation procedures.
• Support overall warehouse and plant operations by performing additional duties as assigned by management.

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Forklift certification preferred
• Minimum of one year or more of related experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

• 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 basic math skills
• 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