Cold Storage High-Reach Operator

Position Summary

The warehouse MHE high-reach operator job functions are related to the movement of goods and materials within the facility with a high-reach truck. These lifts are designed to work in narrow aisles and put away and retrieve pallets at heights from 8 to up to 55 feet. The high-reach operator will work in the freezer and blast freezer.

Primary Tasks & Responsibilities

• Comply with facility food safety and defense programs as outlined in the BRCGS requirements.
• Conduct daily inspections of the MHE to ensure its safety and ability to perform necessary operations.
• Retrieve and put away pallets in double deep pushback racking with heights 8 to 55 feet.
• Comply with company policies and procedures along with all customer requirements.
• Maintain and work in accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rules.
• Stamp cases for export in accordance with FDA/USDA regulations.
• Operation of various material handling equipment, mainly using a ride on double pallet jack.
• Maintain a safe and sanitary work area.
• Operate under HACCP guidelines for the safe and secure handling of fresh and frozen proteins.
• Pallet movement/product handling within unloading, loading, slip sheet attachment, layer pick attachment and other product movement tasks within the facility.
• Able to use handheld or lift mounted computers (RF) to process the workload.
• Clock in/out system for timekeeping.
• Coordinate work with the warehouse leadership and efficiently carry out those work assignments.
• Complete required training for license renewal as required.
• Awareness of the food safety requirements and company procedures for properly handling goods and supplies.

Education/Experience

High school graduate or general education degree (GED) from an accredited institution with related experience preferred, but not required, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. Forklift certification is not required but is desired.

Knowledge & Skill Requirements

• Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as required to meet customer expectations.
• Must have a solid work ethic, excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to work well with others.
• Ability to efficiently coordinate work with co-workers and take instructions from leadership.
• Awareness of the food safety requirements and company procedures for properly handling goods and supplies.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Job Type

Full-time

Work Location

In person

Shift

2nd Shift - 3:30pm - Midnight