3rd Shift - Forklift Operator

Job Responsibilities:

•    Responsibility includes the management of activities for the safety, integrity, legality and quality of our food products.

•    Directed Put-away receipt from Production

•    Order picking and stocking of raw goods and finished products.

•    Loads trucks with full or partial pallets of finished product using of forklift or pallet jack.

•    Operates shrink-wrap machine to insure all product is shrink-wrapped and secure prior to shipment.

•    Inspects trailers for standards of cleanliness required in food industry.

•    Unloads trucks of raw materials and packaging, insuring that all pallets are labeled with computer generated pallet tags and raw materials are rotated in storage.

•    Utilize RF scanning technology to perform inventory transactions.

•    Analyzes and completes reports to include:  mixed rack reports, cycle counts and other related paperwork.  Timely completion and documentation of a paperwork required. Prints billing and shipment invoices.

•    Takes samples of critical raw materials to quality assurance laboratory for analysis.

•    Inspects forklifts prior to use each day.

•    Adheres to Shipping and Receiving Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs.) 

•    Supports and complies with GMPs. Follows all food safety best practices to prevent allergen cross-contamination.

•    Maintains cleanliness and organization of warehouse.

•    Operates a forklift and pallet jack in a safe manner according to company procedures and OSHA regulations.  

•    Must pass forklift certification test.

•    Follows all safety procedures and participates in safety training.

•    Maintains safe and efficient use of equipment, tools, and PPE. Reports any injury, accident or unsafe condition immediately to supervisor.

•    Supports product safety, quality and regulatory.  

•    Participates in CI initiatives. 

•    Follows all company policies and procedures.

•    Other duties as assigned

Skills/Work Experience:

•    Ability to read, speak and write English to assimilate, retain, and apply training and knowledge of job functions and recognize and communicate problems and recommended solutions.

•    Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

•    Certified to operate a forklift and pallet jack.

•    Experience using RF devices.

•    Computer literacy in Excel, Word, MS Access and OLX or any ERP system.

•    Able to lift up to 50 pounds consistently.

•    Ability to work independently.

•    Excellent math skills as well as a strong attention to detail.

•    Experience with food safety regulations strongly preferred.

•    Must be able to wear a company-provided uniform.