Forklift Operator 10p-630a

This position is responsible for operating a forklift and allocating warehouse locations for finished goods.

Sunday - Thursday (Friday Overtime)

Employee Type:

Full time

Location:

KY Buckner

Job Type:

Production Group

Job Posting Title:

Forklift Operator 10p-630a

Job Description:

Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities:

• Moves caps, packaging and finished goods to and from production line and storage locations in the warehouse.
• Pulls/receives, loads and distributes product through designated areas of the plant
• Performs routine safety checks of forklift including battery, brakes, lift controls, and alarms prior to using equipment.
• Maintains accurate records and provides counts for materials handled.
• Maintains working knowledge of warehouse operations, configurations and procedures.
• Must know how to read and interpret schedules.

• Safely and accurately perform all duties as required for this position to ensure the safety and quality of our products.
• All other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Critical Skill Requirements:                             

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Must be willing to obtain forklift certification
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must be dependable, reliable and mature enough to handle equipment safely and sensible.
• Ability to perform the following: standing, climbing, pulling, and or pushing, carrying, grasping, reaching, twisting, turning and stooping.
• Must be able to work independently as well as effectively in a team environment.
• Proficient math, reading, and writing skills. Accuracy a key performance factor.
• Good physical condition, able to lift up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Ability to learn and use SAP inventory management software.
• Must be dependable, reliable and mature enough to handle equipment safely and sensibly.
• Must be willing to work on all lines and learn to perform all positions, including changeovers.
• Must be able to work mandatory overtime, including Saturdays/Sundays, as determined by business needs.
• Experience in manufacturing or distribution preferred.
• Experience working with manufacturing equipment preferred.
• Mechanical aptitude.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Good physical condition, able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to perform the following:  standing, climbing, pulling, and or pushing, carrying, grasping, reaching, twisting, turning and stooping.
• Ability to walk and/or stand for extended periods of time. 

• Good hand/eye coordination and motor skills.

Environmental, Health and Safety Requirements:

• Must wear required personal protection equipment associated with specific manufacturing work environment and job duties.
• Maintain clean and safe working environment and follow all safety policies and procedures, such as lock out/tag out, safe lifting techniques, and all others as instructed.
• Inform Management of ANY Food safety or Quality issues or of any processes, which become noncompliant with specified requirements.

Food Safety:

• Notify supervision of any repairs or adjustments that are required.
• Understand, observe, and comply with the handling and usage of the color-coded container policy while in the Production Areas.
• Perform all duties necessary to meet Company, Customer and/or Government requirements/standards as prioritized by the Company.
• Ability to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the product, processes, quality system, or safety system.
• Identify and record any problems relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the ingredients, processes, quality system, or safety system.
• Controls further processing or delivery of nonconforming product in terms of Food Safety and Quality issues until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.
• In the event of absence, another employee with the same skill level will assume the duties and responsibilities as required

EEO Statement:

Winland Foods believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all a