Frozen Warehouse Forklift Operator

Job Responsibilities

• Follow and comply with all Safe Quality Food (SQF) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s)
• Safety, demonstrated behaviors in support of company safety procedures with focus on zero injuries
• Responsible for loading trailers with pallets, operating a stand-up forklift in and out of the warehouse
• Ensure all product that is being placed in the freezer is in good shippable condition
• Ensure pallets are tagged properly. (Color Coded Tags, Pallet Stickers, and Pallet Tickets)
• Accurately locate (store) product in respective racks
• Accurately pick and stage product for loads and ensure proper rotation (oldest out first) is being used
• Locating and picking finished goods from Freezer Warehouse
• Assist Palletize, Stocker Picker, Loader, and Team Lead personnel as needed
• Assist with special projects as needed
• Responsible for accurately documenting the production log and scanning product into the inventory database
• Keep pallet dispenser full of pallets
• Deliver each skid to the appropriate freezer and stage product to the floor
• Periodically locate product to the rack (includes all levels and warehouses)
• Assist in loading and unloading trucks as needed
• Ensure all equipment and surrounding work area is maintained
• Communicate problems to supervisor immediately
• Participate in month and year end inventory
• Communicate with production department to maintain efficient operation
• Comply with all regulatory agencies
• Perform other required tasks as assigned

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent required
• Experience working in a production, manufacturing or distribution environment for minimum of 3 months
• Ability to speak, read and write English
• Ability to use a Scissor lift for Inventory maintenance
• Ability to obtain forklift certification
• Ability to withstand below -10 degrees Fahrenheit for an extended period
• Physical ability to handle product and pallets weighing up to 60 lb.
• Experience working in a food processing or packaging environment
• Experience working in a GMP compliant environment
• Able to work at heights up to 30 feet
• Exhibit a positive attitude within a team environment
• Detail oriented and self-motivated
• Regular and predictable attendance