Job Description

Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, the Forklift Operator is responsible for ensuring that product is moved within our warehouse in a safe and efficient manner by forklift operation and physically loading/unloading our trucks. Forklift Operator is also responsible for proper inventory being maintained, good housekeeping, and ensuring that warehouse standards are being adhered to.

Areas that play to your strengths

All the responsibilities we'll trust you with:

• · Ensure effective and safe use of all equipment and PPE (personal protective equipment) as needed

  · Complete pre-trip inspections and maintain energy source for designated equipment

  · Safely operate powered industrial equipment (i.e. forklift, electric pallet jack) to move finished products through the warehouse or onto trucks for distribution to customers

  · Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures provided by the company or any regulatory entities

  · Perform safety inspections and audits, as required

• · Operate, changeover, clean, troubleshoot, and complete basic maintenance on palletizing equipment

  · Use of electronic equipment to ensure accurate tracking of inventory within the facility

  · Ensure quality by maintaining records, logs and forms, including any forms required by the company and any other regulatory entity (i.e., Pre trip inspection sheets)

  · Deliver results while putting the customer first (internal and external)

  · Work as a team within the facility to prevent line stoppages and continuously look for effective and efficient methods

  · Build strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners

  · Follow standard work policies and procedures

  · Perform other duties as assigned

EXPERIENCE

Your areas of knowledge and expertise

that matter most for this role:

• · 2 years Forklift operation experience in warehouse or inventory environments (preferred)
• · Prior exposure to CPG and/or Food & Beverage industries (preferred)
• · Able to demonstrate decision making and problem-solving skills
• · Basic understanding of computer systems and/or warehouse management (WM) systems
• · Fluent in English, additional language skills beneficial
• · Have the ability to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, reach, and climb steps and/or ladders to perform necessary actions for the role
• · Occasionally lift, move, and place up to 75 pounds
• · Position has exposure to moving mechanical parts, varying temperature, and weather conditions
• · Ability to be certified for and responsibly operate Powered Industrial Truck (PIT). e.g., forklifts, electric pallet jacks, and/or other equipment within the facility
• · Maintains safe and healthy work environment by following company standards and procedures
• · At least 18 years old
• · Ability to demonstrate verbal and written communication skills

• Travel 0-10%
• Permanent
• Benefits eligible

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