Operator, Forklift - 2nd shift

About the role

The Forklift Operator reports to the Warehouse Supervisor and is based out of the Seabrook, New Jersey location. This individual will be responsible for loading and unloading finished goods, raw materials, and ingredients from trailers with the use of a forklift, utilizing the inventory control system (QAD/RF scanning) to capture all movement.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Warehouse Supervisor to load and unload finished goods
• Load trucks using the Bill of Lading (BOL) and apply the FIFO method
• Complete load tags and properly store finished products from production lines in a safe, efficient, and orderly fashion
• Communicate all shortages to the Warehouse Supervisor
• Use RF scanners to capture all movements and QAD for tag edits
• Ensure product rotation is occurring by shipping out the oldest product first; use pick sheets to assist in rotation and report any discrepancies
• Maintain good product quality, including rotation, correct tagging, and ensuring products are not damaged in the warehouse; handle damaged products under the clean-as-you-go program

Requirements

• One (1) year of forklift experience in a manufacturing environment
• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the food/beverage industry
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented; ability to multi-task
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to work independently
• Credibility and integrity
• Build and maintain professional relationships

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

This position requires sufficient physical ability to work in a production setting.

• Frequent: Ability to talk and hear; ability to stand, walk, climb stairs, stoop, bend, and/or crouch; push/pull; lift up to 50 pounds; use of hands and fingers to operate machinery/equipment and all manual and electronic equipment in the area of responsibility
• Occasional: Squatting, kneeling, ability to reach above and at shoulder height; ability to wear a dust mask and perform confined entry using the LOTO program

Exposure to wet and humid conditions, fluctuations in ambient temperature (seasonal), toxic and corrosive chemicals, noise levels from pumps, machinery, forklift traffic, bottle lines, and exhaust fans.

Vision: Ability to use close and distance vision, as well as color and peripheral vision with or without correction; must be able to visually detect obstacles and potential dangers in a fast-paced production environment involving high-speed equipment and powered industrial lift equipment.

Hearing: Ability to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Pay

The starting hourly rate for this position is $21.67/hr. 2nd shift is eligible for a $0.35/hr shift differential. 3rd shift is eligible for a $0.45/hr shift differential.