051 Forklift Driver Shipping PM $19.28

Sun-Maid; Kingsburg (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Sun-Maid in California is seeking a Forklift Operator in the Shipping department to move and store product safely and efficiently.

You will perform pallet consolidation, load accuracy, equipment checks, and maintain documentation while following supervisor instructions.

Must have a current forklift license, be able to lift 50 lbs, and learn the RF system to track all movement. This role requires attention to safety, the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and occasional heavy lifting.

Qualifications

• Read, write and follow written and verbal instructions in English.
• Perform basic math functions.
• Must hold and maintain a current forklift operator’s license and complete required forklift training.
• Be able to lift 50 lbs. and carry up to 5 ft.
• Learn, understand and use the Inventory Control RF system as it pertains to production standards.

Responsibilities

• Move and store product safely within warehouse and to auxiliary warehouses.
• Count finished goods and consolidate pallets and storage locations.
• Maintain cleanliness of warehouse and ensure proper documentation of all product movement.
• Check and maintain forklift and repair damaged cases as needed.
• Stretch-wrap pallets and verify correct item and lot codes on loads.
• Fill out Driver's Daily Forklift Checklist and follow supervisor directions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

English literacy

Basic math

Forklift license

RF system knowledge

Tools

RF system

Job description

Description

DEPARTMENT: SHIPPING JOB TITLE: FORKLIFT OPERATOR

PRODUCTION STANDARDS

• Perform expected volume of work safely and efficiently


• Follow instructions/directions from Supervisor or Crew Leader.


• Store and transport product within warehouse and to auxiliary warehouses.


• Count finished goods.


• Consolidate partial pallets and partially filled storage locations.


• Assist in maintaining cleanliness of warehouse.


• Make quality decisions about pallets and finished goods.


• Properly check and maintain forklift.


• Repair damaged cases as needed.


• Stretch-wrap additional pallets of product as required.


• Ensure each load has the correct item codes and lot codes.


• Maintain proper documentation of ALL product movement.


• Properly fill out Drivers Daily Forklift Checklist.


• Other duties as assigned

WORKING CONDITIONS: Fast paced work environment. Exposure to outside elements. Safety glasses are required at all times while driving forklift. Safety gloves are required for re-fueling.

Activity

Occasionally

(up to 3 hrs)

Frequently

(3-6 hrs)

Constantly

(6-8+ hrs)

Sitting

X

Walking

X

Squatting

X

Bending (waist)

X

Twisting (neck & waist)

X

Reaching (above & below shoulder level)

X

Repetitive use of both hands

X

Simple Grasping (both hands)

X

Power Grasping (both hands)

X

Pushing & Pulling (both hands)

X

Reaching (above and below shoulder level)

X

Requirements

REQUIRED SKILLS / ABILITIES: Read, write and follow written and verbal instructions in English. Perform basic math functions. Must hold and maintain a current forklift operator’s license and successfully complete the required forklift training. Written test may be required. Be able to lift 50 lbs. and carry up to 5 ft. Must possess the ability to learn, understand and use the Inventory Control Radio Frequency (RF) system as it pertains to the job’s required production standards.

HELPFUL PRIOR EXPERIENCE: Forklift operator and warehouse/shipping experience.