Forklift Operator

Position Summary

The Forklift Operator will operate an industrial forklift/reach truck to accomplish various materials handling assignments. Performs a combination of tasks including but not limited to receiving, filling, shipping, and inspecting orders accurately and in a timely manner; efficiently and safely loads, unloads, and conveys materials.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and transports requested materials to and from various locations including machines, loading docks, production floor, trucks, and storage areas.
• Obtains production schedule and/or shipping orders and then identifies, verifies, and transports requested raw materials, equipment, or processing materials accordingly.
• Applies to the understanding of machine loading capacity and loading schedule, ensuring prompt and efficient delivery of required items.
• Uses protective materials and strapping equipment to protect and secure loads; once delivered, removes strapping and wrapping, then safely disposes of waste materials in designated containers or areas.
• Follows all company people safety and food safety procedures.
• Reports any problems with materials or transportation to the supervisor.
• Performs other related duties as requested.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to safely operate reach trucks, and other logistics equipment as required.
• Ability to drive the following types or PIT types: High Lift, Standup, Sit-downs, Walkies, Walkie Rider, and Hand Pallet Jacks.
• Must be able to maneuver lifts in tight spaces.
• Proficient at RF Scan gun.
• Material Transfers in SAP.
• Freezer put away in SAP.
• Cover Production Lines.
• Basic proficiency in SAP.
• Basic math, language, and reading skills.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Work is performed in a manufacturing and office environment.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required:
• Standing and/or walking throughout the shift.
• Perform physical skills: hold, feel, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear and listen.
• Lifting / Carrying up to 50 lbs.
• Use of both hands when required, some repetitive motion required.
• Work in both extremely hot and cold temperatures as well as wet conditions.
• Maintain single task focus.
• Have constant situational awareness.