Fork Truck Operator IN - Warehouse - 3rd Shift

About the role

This position will accurately and efficiently pick orders while using first in first out (FIFO) methods to fulfill customer orders. If you’re familiar with process equipment (with varying degrees of automation) and want to start a fresh career in a lively work environment, this is the perfect role for you. Come build a fulfilling career and get a taste of Ken’s "work hard, play hard" lifestyle.

Pay

All positions start at $23.00 per hour plus a $1.00 shift differential.

Responsibilities

• Follow all Safety, SQF, GMP, and housekeeping rules and regulations.
• Efficiently and safely operate fork truck in a potentially hazardous environment (wet, sloped floors, heavy pedestrian traffic).
• Responsible for proper use and maintenance of the scanning system.
• Verify cases picked to match Bill of Lading.
• Perform daily safety and maintenance checks of vehicle.
• Communicate all issues to management for improvements.
• Properly and accurately complete paperwork.
• Other duties as assigned.

Food Safety Responsibilities

• Ship product free of contamination.
• Follow all Ken’s Foods Security and GMP policies.
• Report any suspicious activities anywhere in or around the plant.
• Inspect work area for any possible product contamination issues on a continuous basis.
• Report any leaking or spilled product immediately.
• Inspect all incoming and outgoing loads for signs of product contamination.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic math skills to measure weight, volume, and distance (add and subtract two-digit numbers, multiply and divide with 10s and 100s).
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Can lift or move up to 50 lbs. (occasionally move up to 100 lbs.).
• Able to frequently stand and walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Able to occasionally climb/balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and hear.
• OSHA Certificate or prior fork truck license preferred.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Mental Alertness Requirements

• Work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Perform tasks involving high levels of cognitive function and judgment.
• Not mentally or physically impaired from any cause that can adversely affect ability to safely and competently perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to take prompt and appropriate response to operating conditions.
• Ability to work in an unfatigued state.
• Ability to accurately gauge lengths of time and distance.
• Ability to quickly store and recall instructions in one’s short term memory.
• Ability to concentrate.
• Ability to cope with sudden changes in surrounding and/or emergency situations and/or alarms.
• Demonstrated caring, committed, and concerned attitude about safety.

Work Environment

• Regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.
• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles.
• Occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance.
• 100% company-matched 401(k).
• Flexible spending account.
• Disability & Life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Vacation time.
• Amazing employee assistance program (100% covered).