Forklift Operator - 2B - Night Shift

Position Summary

The Forklift Operator reports to the Warehouse Supervisor and is based out of our Springdale, Arkansas location. The Forklift Operator is responsible for loading and unloading finished goods, raw materials and ingredients from trailers with the use of a forklift, utilizing our inventory control system (QAD/RF scanning) to capture all movement.

Primary Responsibilities

• Load and unload finished goods
• Check in the driver, load the truck with use of BOL and use FIFO method, complete the load, print the BOL and sign out the driver
• Tag and properly store finished product from production lines in a safe, efficient and orderly fashion
• Communicate all shortages to the Warehouse Supervisor
• Use RF scanners to capture all movements and QAD for tag edits
• Ensure product rotation is occurring, shipping out the oldest product first. Use pick sheets to assist in rotation and report any discrepancies
• Maintain good quality of the product, including rotation of the product, correct tagging of the product and ensuring product is not damaged in the warehouse
• Accountable for food safety, food quality and regulatory requirements for their position
• Awareness to adopt and maintain all SQF requirements for their position
• Empowered to work with supervision to resolve food safety and food quality issues within their scope of work
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned

Education And Experience

• Minimum Required Qualifications: Must hold a high school diploma or equivalent
• One (1) year forklift experience in a manufacturing environment
• Additional Preferred Qualifications: Experience in the food/beverage industry, Excellent verbal and written communication skills, Detail oriented; ability to multi-task, Excellent time management skills, Ability to work independently, Credibility and Integrity

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Frequent: Ability to talk and hear; ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, stoop, bend and/or crouch; push/pull; lift up to 50 pounds; use of hands and fingers to operate machinery/equipment and all manual and electronic equipment in area of responsibility
• Occasional: Squatting, kneeling, ability to reach above and at shoulder height. Ability to wear a dust mask, and perform Confined Entry using LOTO program. Exposure to toxic and corrosive chemicals
• Vision: Ability to use close and distance vision, as well as color and peripheral vision with or without correction. Must be able to visually detect obstacles and potential dangers in a fast-paced production environment involving high speed equipment and powered industrial lift equipment
• Hearing: Ability to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction. Exposure to noise levels from pumps, machinery, forklift traffic, bottle lines and exhaust fans

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage options
• Growth and development potential
• 401-K
• Life & Disability Insurance
• PTO
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Fairs
• Gym Membership Discounts