Job Title: Forklift Operator
Reports to: Production Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Shift:
Department: Warehouse
Prepared by: Human Resources
Approved By: Plant Manager/General Manager
12 Hour Shift Schedule: Day Shift
Monday / Tuesday / Friday / Saturday - First Week
Sunday / Wednesday / Thursday - Second Week
Shifts will rotate 1st / 2nd week indefinitely
Hours:
5:45am - 6:00pm
What does a 12 hour rotating shift do for you?
More time off / More pay
Scheduled 8 hours of OT per pay period
Only work 6 months out of the year
Stretch PTO Time
Use 24 hours to take a full week off, instead of 40 hours
Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
The Forklift Driver will be responsible for bringing materials to the production line, operating the palletizer and stretch wrapper, as well as loading product onto racks or trucks. This position is on our high-speed line, so safety, quality and efficiency are the highest priorities.
Essential Job Duties:
· Unloads trucks, examines incoming goods and signs for incoming goods, noting any discrepancies.
· Stages products and supplies before trucks arrive, including restacking damaged or partial pallets as needed.
· Loads racking and trailers by forklift.
· Cleans and organizes the warehouse in an efficient manner.
· Communicates with shipping personnel, shift supervisors, regarding problems, product information, etc.
· Understands and performs proper pallet tag, lot number recording procedures.
· Able to work in a fast paced environment in a safe manner
GMP & PPE Required
While on the production floor in the plant you will be required to follow and help to enforce all GMP regulations in the plant. Anyone entering the production floor must follow the GMP rules in their employee handbook, which includes the required hairnets, beard nets, safety shoes/boots, earplugs and safety glasses. It is also required that all personnel wear high visibility vests/shirts in the warehouse area. Follows standard operating procedures including quality checks and procedures for all operations. Meets food safety and quality objectives and the requirements of the SQF System.
Non-Essential Job Duties:
Performs related work as assigned by the Manager.
In the absence of this employee, the direct manager or appointee will cover responsibilities.
Physical Demands:
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Sitting - Approximately 90%
Standing - Approximately 5%
Walking - Approximately 5%
Bending/Stooping - Frequently
Push/Pull - Frequently
Carrying/Lifting up to 40 lbs. - Frequently
Verbal communication - Frequently
Written communication - Frequently
Hearing normal conversation - Frequently
Sight, including near acuity and depth perception - Frequently
Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions; and a noise level requiring use of hearing protection.