Forklift Operator - 2nd & 3rd shift at Red Gold Foods

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

Loading/Unloading/Transferring Materials

•  Operates forklift truck according to required safety standards
• Moves materials to/from warehouse(s)/production line/packaging line, etc.
• Unloads/loads shuttles
• Picks orders
• Stages orders
• Removes used item(s) such as pallets, tier sheets, trash bins from production/packaging/warehouse areas

Documentation

• Completes required paperwork (e.g., tally sheets, slot change, shuttle transfer, etc.)
• Scans materials (via barcode tags) in and out of inventory
• Records receipt/loading of materials on driver paperwork (BOL)
• Completes "Forklift Operator's Daily Checklist" to indicate forklift/equipment is in proper working order

 Other

• Assists production/packaging line operators by removing plastic and/or straps from pallets etc. when needed
• Performs routine maintenance (not handled by Maintenance Company) such as filling propane tank, checking valves, etc.
• Maintains clean work area by picking up trash, sweeping floor, wiping down equipment etc. as needed

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent experience
• Minimum 2 years’ prior forklift experience
• Must be able to successfully use basic math and writing skills necessary to accurately fill out required paperwork
• Should have working knowledge of warehouse operations or be trainable
• Must be capable of operating a lift truck in a safe and efficient manner by abiding by plant and company rules for shipping and warehousing
• Must be able to pass forklift training period through written and driving tests as well as on-the-job work efforts.
• Demonstrated observation skills

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Good communication skills
• Accurate
• Detail oriented
• Multi-task oriented
• Proactive

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct: None

Indirect: None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Sitting- to complete a task at lower levels
• Standing- to complete most all tasks
• Walking
• Climbing- to get to parts department, when using ladder, on equipment
• Reaching- to perform activities, to get tools out of toolbox
• Kneeling- to perform work activities at low levels
• Crawling- to perform work activities under equipment
• Squatting
• Bending/stooping- to pick up tools or parts, to perform work tasks at lower levels or inside a machine
• Twisting- to perform work activities
• Pinch- to use tools, to manipulate wires
• Grasping/handling- using tools, manipulating parts
• Must be able to drive a standard forklift with both hands and both feet
• Must have stamina and be able to move quickly
• Must be able to lift 80 pounds (pallets when necessary)
• Must be safety conscious.
• Free to move about in office environment as needed

JOB COMPETENCIES

• Ethics/ Integrity/ Trust

• Attitude and Commitment

• Diversity

• Customer Service

• Company Engagement

• Quality

• Cost Consciousness

Other

• Responsible for monitoring, record keeping and taking appropriate actions for specific Food Safety Plan and Food Quality Plan and prerequisite program requirements.
• Responsible to report food safety and quality issues to management.