Forklift Operator - Line Puller - 2nd Shift

Department: Packaging Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: La Vergne, TN

Compensation: $20.00 - $22.00 / hour

Description

The Forklift Operator – Line Puller is responsible for pulling pallets off the production line in the packaging department as orders process per schedule, transporting pallets to the automatic shrink-wrapping station and to the appropriate warehouse in a safe and timely manner.  

Key Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.  

• Safely and efficiently operates forklift; performs required daily inspections.  
• Check availability of materials as listed on the production schedule and notify the Supervisor of any shortages.  
• Verify production ticket to the pallet and pull finished goods from the packaging line promptly. Transports pallets to shrink wrap area.  
• Transports needed packaging materials to the production area.  
• Supplies machine operators with necessary supplies in an efficient and timely manner.  
• 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.  
• Accurately completes required paperwork per company standards.  
• Maintains regular, dependable attendance and punctuality.  
• Performs other duties as assigned.  

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

EDUCATION AND FORMAL TRAINING:  

• High school diploma, or equivalent required  
• Recent forklift (sit-down) experience required  

   KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY:  

• Forklift Certification  
• Experience and ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing 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  

Benefits

• Employee-owned 
• 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)