1st Shift Forklift Operator

Mom's Meals | A Purfoods Company; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mom’s Meals in Ankeny, IA is seeking a reliable Forklift Operator to join our warehouse team. You will perform receiving, put-away, shipping, and stocking to pick locations using forklifts and carts, while maintaining inventory accuracy and monitoring cooler temperatures.

This full-time role requires standing and sitting forklift experience, RF scan use, and ability to work shifts including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Stand-up forklift or high-low forklift experience required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Fluent in reading/writing/speaking English.
• Basic math skills required.

Responsibilities

• Available to work a variety of shifts including days, evening, nights and weekends due to varying freight volumes
• Efficiently sort, handle, load and unload palletized and non-palletized freight using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including pallet jack, forklift and by hand as needed
• Must be able to operate stand up forklifts primarily as these will be used the majority of the time
• Utilize mobile handheld devices for tracking shipments
• Safely climb in and out of trailers
• Lift freight and other objects of various shapes, sizes and weights (up to 50 lbs. frequently)
• Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies (e.g. pallets, straps, rope)
• Safety walk and stand for extended periods of time on a loading dock that has potential to be below freezing and may become slippery
• Safely reach, bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat and kneel as necessary to perform the job duties
• Verify and complete required documentation and reports
• Adhere to company safety policies
• Frequent contact with co-workers and supervisors; fast-paced and deadline oriented
• Safely work in cold weather conditions

Skills

Stand up forklift experience

English fluency

Good basic math skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary

The Forklift Operator will be responsible for performing various duties in the warehouse in a fast-paced lean environment to include: receiving and put-away of all inbound receipts, shipping, and replenishment (stocking) of products to pick locations via forklift or by cart moves. Maintain inventory accuracy. Monitor coolers/freezer temperatures. Responsible for keeping warehouse area organized. Must have both stand-up and sit-down forklift experience and RF scan gun experience.

Hours

Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm

Position Responsibilities Include, But Not Limited To

• Available to work a variety of shifts including days, evening, nights and weekends due to varying freight volumes
• Efficiently sort, handle, load and unload palletized and non-palletized freight using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including pallet jack, forklift and by hand as needed
• Must be able to operate stand up forklifts primarily as these will be used the majority of the time
• Utilize mobile handheld devices for tracking shipments
• Safely climb in and out of trailers
• Lift freight and other objects of various shapes, sizes and weights (up to 50 lbs. frequently)
• Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies (e.g. pallets, straps, rope)
• Safety walk and stand for extended periods of time on a loading dock that has potential to be below freezing and may become slippery
• Safely reach, bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat and kneel as necessary to perform the job duties
• Verify and complete required documentation and reports
• Adhere to company safety policies
• Frequent contact with co-workers and supervisors; fast-paced and deadline oriented
• Safely work in cold weather conditions

Required Skills And Experience

• Stand up forklift or high-low forklift experience
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to speak/read/write in English fluently
• Good basic math skills

Preferred Skills And Experience

• High School Diploma or GED

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to use hands to feel, grab, or operate objects, tools, and controls while reaching with hands and arms
• Frequently required to stand, communicate, and listen
• Occasionally required to walk, stoop, kneel or crouch
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Visual perception to perform job including peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Able to perform repetitive movements
• Able to work in variable temperatures (cold/hot)

Company Overview

Mom’s Meals is a home-delivered meal service providing fully prepared, refrigerated meal solutions direct to homes nationwide since 1999. We provide seniors, patients recovering post-discharge and those managing a chronic condition with tailored nutrition solutions to manage their specific needs. If you are passionate about the well-being of others and have a strong sense of community, Mom’s Meals could be the place for you! We are a family operated business looking for fun, compassionate, and friendly people who want to make a difference in the lives of others.

EEO

Mom’s Meals complies with all applicable federal and state non-discrimination laws. All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regards to race, religion, national origin, ancestry, color, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or military status.