Material Handler/ Forklift Operator

Primary Responsibilities

• Loads, unloads, and moves product, ingredients, and other material with a forklift throughout the plant and surrounding area in a safe manner following all safety procedures.
• Become and maintain certification to operate a forklift.
• Ensure proper operation of all processing equipment for area they are trained and ensuring the quality of product as specified by customer orders.
• Aid operators as necessary.

Weigh Materials or Products

• Weigh materials or products as necessary along with completing and maintaining all documentation accurately.

Inventory Materials

• Inventories materials in production area and supplies workers with materials as needed.

Forklift Inspection

• Performs daily forklift inspection along with any other safety inspections or checks as required.

Other Duties

• Moves materials and product onto and off pallets, skids or lifting device.
• Stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear.
• Lift and/or move heavy boxes, containers, equipment or parts, 50 lbs. unassisted, or assist others in moving, shifting, or positioning heavier objects.

Work Environment

• Continuous work in outside environmental conditions and around fumes, odors, dusts, and mists.
• Subject to hazards such as working around moving mechanical parts, exposure to chemical and extreme heat and cold and work in small confined spaces or at high levels.

Quality Assurance

All employees are directly responsible for the Quality of Olam Edible Nuts products. Each employee must perform their job function in accordance to the GMP Rules and the Sanitation, Safety and HACCP Programs.

Safe Work Practices

This employee is subject to execute safe work practices and comply with all company, federal and state rules and regulations which apply to the job, including but not limited to, right to know, emergency evacuation, electrical safety, confined space, blood borne pathogens, and lockout/tagout.

Special Projects

Will be responsible for moving materials and product onto and off pallets, skids or lifting device. While performing these duties, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or fell; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk and hear.

Reasonable Accommodations

Employees in this position will routinely work in areas where peanuts and related allergens are present and may be exposed by contact or in the air. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of the role.