Forklift Operator, 2nd Shift (PM)

The Forklift Operator is responsible for the proper loading and shipping of all inbound and outbound orders, ensuring accuracy in quantities, and that the product meets the quality requirements. They receive and organize incoming materials and ensure work is completed on schedule. They operate picking and lifting machines safely and maintain an organized and safe work area. The forklift Operator is also responsible for cleaning of Equipment and infrastructure of the warehouse in a thorough and efficient manner while adhering to proper sanitation procedures and guidelines while following safety rules and using designated PPE.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Food Safety & Safety: Always perform tasks according to Safety and Food Safety Standards.
  • Participate in safety training programs and contribute to the development of safety initiatives to promote a culture of safety.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (SQF, GMP, HACCP, OSHA) and company policies and trainings related to food safety, sanitation, and environmental regulations.
• Responsible for proper loading and shipping of all inbound and outbound orders; ensuring that quantities are correct, and that the product meets the quality requirements.
• Communicates with Warehouse Manager/ Leads to notify discrepancies with any orders.
• Ensures that all paperwork (orders, bill of ladings, invoices, reports etc.) is properly filled out, completed and accurate.
• Inspects all the incoming and outgoing materials within the product specifications.
• Properly store materials and finished product in the warehouse layout.
• Stocks corn and flour departments with the materials needed for production.
• Responsible for the packaging of finished product for shipping (shrink wrapping, boxing, labeling).
• Responsible for the picking, staging, and loading of finished products into trucks, trailers, and containers.
• Responsible for the incoming and outgoing raw materials shipments.
• Responsible for actions to ensure that both raw materials and finished products meet or exceed Quality Assurance specifications.
• Ensures the proper operation of the warehouses’ equipment and tools.
• Completes safe parking, charging and/or refueling the forklifts and electric pallet jacks daily.
• Performs Air Brake LOTO procedures on Trucks and chucks truck tires before loading trucks.
• Completion of warehouse forms, shipping and receiving logs and all related paperwork confirming that all the documentation contains reliable and accurate information; including the proper archiving of the paperwork as indicated.
• Perform warehouse cleaning tasks (daily, weekly, monthly), including:
  • Floor cleaning, cobweb removal, dusting dock doors/plates
  • Cleaning refrigeration units (cooler/freezer)
  • Restroom upkeep and maintain cleanliness throughout the warehouse
  • Windows, floors, dock doors, dock plates, racks, pallets.
  • Warehouse restroom throughout the day or as needed.
  • Organize product in employee entrance, empty out warehouse trash cans throughout the day or as need it.
  • Cleaning of mixing floors daily.
  •  Remove unused trays and organize the employee entrance area.
  • Retrieve empty pallets from designated areas.
  • Assist with special cleaning tasks to maintain audit-ready status.
• Perform safe use of equipment to move products and pallets, to climb high surfaces for the purpose of cleaning lights and warehouse vents, refrigeration units and racking.
• Must understand cleaning procedures and exhibit the proper and safe use of all sanitation chemicals, equipment and resources per regulatory regulations.
• Completes the restacking/relabeling of any boxes or pallets if required for record keeping.
• Assist inventory with pallet tagging and relabeling.
• Responsible for reporting RF gun (Radio Frequency Gun) and label printer issues to the IT Department.
• Responsible for following and complying with all SQF requirements.
• Maintains workstations per SQF guidelines.
• Actively demonstrates an attitude of willing service and teamwork.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements:

Education/Certifications and Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1-2 years’ relevant shipping and receiving work experience required.
• 1-2 years’ experience operating Forklift / Industrial Equipment
• 1-2 years’ experience using the company’s ERP system and/ or choice of software.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must have proficient communications skills both verbal and written.
• Must have proficient math skills.
• Must have basic compute