Forklift Operator - D Shift (Nights)

Full-time night shift position with a 2-2-3 rotating schedule (15 days per month).

About the role

This position is responsible for the safe shipping and receiving of all raw materials and finished goods.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate equipment according to company GMP’s and Safety protocols.
• Assist in setting up and controlling the FEFO/FIFO Inventory System to ensure uninterrupted flow of product and materials to various departments.
• Model loads and paperwork handling best practices.
• Train and mentor new hires as assigned by supervisors.
• Ensure production has the correct packaging for the day.
• Maintain accurate count of finished product.
• Verify product is properly labeled with date code, pallet number, state, on hold, etc.
• Submit daily counts to the office at the end of each shift.
• Maintain a clean and organized warehouse.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with other personnel.
• Perform all other duties as assigned or required by supervisor/customer.
• Adhere to and comply with Good Manufacturing Practices as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Adhere to and comply with quality production and Food Safety.

Requirements

• Forklift Certification.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret in English.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records with math and science skills.
• 1-3 years of warehouse/forklift experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SAP or other inventory management systems.
• Experience with GMP and/or HACCP regulations.

Job Setting

This role is based in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Employees will experience varying physical demands throughout the day, including:

• Standing for extended periods and walking on occasionally slippery floors.
• Handling equipment or materials.
• Temperatures may fluctuate based on outside weather conditions, including heat and cold.
• The work environment can be loud; hearing protection (ear plugs) is required.
• Employees must wear hairnets and refrain from wearing jewelry while on the production floor.
• Alcohol is an ingredient in products we produce; this role may involve working around alcohol.

Physical Requirements

• Lift and/or move up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Operate a sit-down forklift for the entire shift.
• Periodic standing on hard surfaces.
• Vision requirements: distance, close, color, peripheral, and depth perception.
• Frequently required to stand, talk, or hear, use hands to finger, feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to sit, walk, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
• Works in a production and warehouse environment, including exposure to forklifts, equipment, damp floors, mechanical parts, and vibration.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Competitive medical, HSA, and FSA plans, dental, and vision coverage options for you and your family (coverage begins the 1st of the month following 60 days).
• Paid Time Off: Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) with company match after your first pay date.
• Monthly performance-based bonuses.
• Employee Assistance Program: Support services for personal, work, and life challenges.
• Life and Disability Insurance: Life insurance, AD&D insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Free uniforms.
• Referral bonuses.

Schedule

• 12-hour shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM.
• 2-2-3 rotating shifts (15 days per month).