Forklift Operator

About the role

This position is generally responsible for the accurate picking, counting, labeling, & racking of product in a cold freezer environment. This position requires regular and repetitive lifting of up to 50 pounds and stacking product to a pallet of up to 6 feet.

Responsibilities

• Move goods from production areas to freezer/cooler by using forklift or power jacks
• Read work orders or receive oral instructions to determine work assignments & pick frozen goods to orders accurately
• Scan inventory into racks
• Label all inventory
• Keep work area clean & safe at all times
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
• Complies with all Company and Federal Policies, Procedures and Regulations
• Achieve departmental KPIs

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write and do basic math
• Must be able to work under pressure and in a cold warehouse environment
• Must be Forklift certified
• High school diploma or GED (preferred)
• Ability to work independently and as a team to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given and standard accepted practices
• Must be in compliance with Schweid & Sons policies and GMP procedures
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with GMP, USDA, OSHA
• Must maintain regular and punctual attendance as well as work overtime as needed
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time