Forklift Operator/Warehouse Worker

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Transport, stage, and load freeze dried fruits and vegetables using forklifts throughout production and warehouse facilities.
• Verify and keep records on incoming and outgoing shipments and prepare items for shipment and production by performing duties to quality and productivity standards.
• Identify product and multiple lot codes, compare identifying information, count, weigh, or measure items, and prepare and affix labels on packed containers.
• Unpack, examine, route incoming shipments, reject damaged items, and record shortages.
• Maintain inventory of shipping materials and supplies.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED.
• Forklift Certification - will be certified by a Mercer Foods authorized team member.
• Experience of at least 1 year driving a forklift or similar operating equipment.
• The ability to read, write, mathematically compute, and operate a computer using basic functions.
• The ability to maintain motivation and to work independently and as part of a team.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling.
• Frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling.
• Some fine finger dexterity.
• Generally, the job requires 50% or more sitting, 50% or more walking, and 50% or more standing.
• Must be able to perform under frequent temperature variations and in a food manufacturing warehouse environment.
• Unrestricted visual and audio abilities are required for the safety of all employees.
• The ability to lift to 30 lbs. is required.

Food Safety Requirements

• Place high priority on food safety, quality, and sanitation by understanding and executing Thrive Food’s food safety and sanitation policies and procedures.
• Hold self and others accountable to Thrive Foods food safety & sanitation guidelines and policies by communicating any food safety incident, observation, or opportunity to your leadership team or teammates.
• In the absence of Lead, serve as backup to ensure all food safety, quality objectives and SQF system requirements are met.