Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

Your Role at KIK

Join our team as an experienced Forklift Operator managing production. This onsite opportunity is based at our Auburndale, FL manufacturing facility, supporting 1st Shift (Monday–Friday 5:00am-1:30pm) with overtime opportunities available.

What You'll Be Doing

• Safely operate forklift and material handling equipment
• Perform inventory functions including cycle counts, physical inventory, and product checks
• Load and receive materials from trailers
• Load, store, and move materials in and out of racking
• Perform loading documentation process in accordance with Hazmat rules
• Operate and use plant's warehouse management system/RFID
• Perform packing/quality checks and documentation as required
• Hand stack palletized product as necessary to ensure smooth operation of the facility
• Be responsible for the final quality of every unit placed into a customer's shipper
• Be responsible for safety and housekeeping in the immediate work area; help clean and report unsafe conditions to Team Leader or Supervisor
• Participate in Continuous Improvement activities
• Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices, Standard Operating Procedures, Safety Standards, and all plant policies and procedures
• Work around high noise levels and interact with a variety of chemicals and chemical products
• Perform other related duties as assigned

What You'll Bring

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 2 years of forklift experience required
• Prior forklift experience in a manufacturing and/or food industry environment strongly preferred
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English
• Able to visually concentrate, remain alert, and listen intensely for extended periods of time
• Able to stand, sit, lift, bend, crouch, reach, and climb consistently for up to twelve hours
• Able to grasp and manipulate a variety of packaging components (sprayers, bottles, caps)
• Must be able to work in accordance with Health and Safety and GMP regulations
• Must be able to lift 45 lbs. from floor occasionally
• Must be able to safely operate the forklift around co-workers, other forklifts, and mechanical and electrical equipment for up to 12 hours
• Working in non-temperature-controlled environment, including high temperatures and humidity for extended periods of time
• Must be able to work overtime where necessary

Pay

$22.00 per hour

Benefits

• Health, wellness, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Retirement savings options including employer match
• Education Assistance for continued personal development and growth