Forklift Operator

About the role

Under general supervision, the Forklift Operator will ensure safe and accurate receipt, storage, and shipment of food products utilizing equipment including, but not limited to, sit-down and stand-up forklifts, high-reach forklifts, stand-up straddle trucks, walk-behinds, pallet jacks, double pallet jacks, and radio frequency equipment.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently and safely load and unload freight using proper equipment to move products to storage throughout the facility.
• Effectively stack and store merchandise, pick and assemble orders for shipment, check freight for accuracy, damage, and infestation, and label, sort, wrap, pack, and repack as directed by management.
• Operate equipment (sit-down and stand-up forklifts, high-reach forklifts, stand-up straddle trucks, walk-behinds, single/double pallet jacks, and RF scanners) in compliance with OSHA standards to promote safety.
• Meet production standards while maintaining a clean and orderly work environment.
• Perform other duties such as inventory, cleaning, or forklift battery changes; may be required to perform other duties outside of normal responsibilities as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Three (3) months of related work experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work overtime, evenings, or weekends to complete work or attend meetings as assigned, and adherence to attendance policies by showing up to assigned shift on time.
• Demonstrated ability to pay close attention to details and meet deadlines.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently required to drive a forklift, sit, hear, or talk, use close vision, use hands to grasp, handle or feel objects, and type and manipulate controls.
• Occasionally required to use distance vision, stand, kneel, or crouch.
• Must be able to work in spaces with 55 inches of headroom.
• Must tolerate working environments with inside controlled temperatures varying from 32°F to −45°F, as well as outside ambient temperatures (including heat, cold, and precipitation).
• Must tolerate heights up to 30 ft. and access elevated products from inside a safety cage.
• May stand to rebuild pallets with products.
• Requires tolerance of standing posture up to 5 hours over an 8–12 hour shift.
• Occasionally required to walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must be able to lift boxes of varying weights from 10 lbs. up to 55 lbs. from ground level to 80 inches in height and up to 70 lbs. to 50 inches in height rebuilding pallets without assistance.
• Must be able to lift and carry product a distance of 6 ft. without mechanical assistance.
• Wear clothing, boots, headgear, and gloves that protect against the cold.
• Ability to maintain reasonably regular and punctual attendance consistent with ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards/requirements.

Pay

The Company’s good-faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting for this position is $22.80 – $25.30 per hour. Performance-based incentives are part of the overall compensation package. Rate may vary based on work location.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid time off.