Warehouse Forklift Operator | Nights | KanPak | Penn Yan, NY

About the role

KanPak®, a Golden State Foods company, is a global leader in the development and manufacturing of beverage, yogurt, and dessert solutions. Aseptic technology is core to many of our products, allowing them to ship and store without refrigeration for up to 12 months. From coffee beverages and creamers to yogurt, frozen desserts, and specialty beverages, KanPak delivers innovative solutions supported by state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing and exceptional customer service.

We are seeking an energetic, skilled Forklift Operator for our Penn Yan, NY location. This opportunity will require flexibility to work weekends and overtime.

Main Function

This role is responsible for receiving, selecting, storage and loading of all products and/or materials while safely operating all material handling equipment.

Schedule

Rotating 12-Hour Shift Schedule

• Week A: 36 hours
• Week B: 48 hours
• Shift Times Nights: 7pm–7am

Responsibilities

• Coordinate KanPak Quality activities and operations to meet objectives for quality, food safety, integrity, regulatory compliance, cost, safety and customer satisfaction at KanPak
• Participate in formulating and administering division’s short and long range goals and objectives for business growth
• Unload inbound shipments safely and move material to proper storage or staging location
• Ensure all inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage
• Ensure all transactions are scanned and recorded accurately to reflect a correct inventory position at any time, including shipments, donations, product loss and damage
• Ensure full compliance with all quality assurance standards, especially good housekeeping and overall cleanliness of products and work areas
• Perform other duties as required
• Maintain compliance with KanPak/GSF Code of Business Conduct, policies and procedures, management systems, and all applicable Environmental, Health, Safety and other regulations
• Act according to KanPak’s Creed & Values

Required Qualifications and Knowledge

• High School Diploma / GED required
• Minimum 1 year of warehouse and/or forklift operator experience
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Strong computer skills, ability to navigate through multiple systems

Competencies/Job Skills

• Excellent hand-eye coordination, peripheral vision, and ability with spatial relationships
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to read and understand packaging, shipping documents, and safety guidelines
• Ability to contribute to a team approach with a positive attitude and outlook
• Supports and acts in the best interest of the company

Physical Activity Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Regularly required to sit and talk or hear
• Frequently required to stand and walk
• Occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus