Cold-Storage Forklift Operator | Safe Shipping

Hilmar

Dodge City (KS)

On-site

USD 33,000 - 40,000

Full time

10 days ago

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Job summary

Hilmar Cheese Company is seeking a Forklift Operator to support shipping and receiving in our dairy production facilities. You will move products, stage shipments, and work with the warehouse management system to ensure accurate paperwork and on-time deliveries.

The role requires standing, lifting up to 60 pounds, and working 8- or 12-hour shifts, including weekends. Candidates should have forklift certification, a High School diploma or GED, and experience with warehouse software.

Qualifications

English skills must be proficient to understand, read, write and speak English
Must be able to work 8-hour or 12-hour variable shifts, including weekends, holidays and overtime as needed
Ability to work in a cold environment, estimated temp of 35 degrees
Ability to lift 60lbs
High School diploma or GED from an accredited institution

Responsibilities

Create a positive work environment. Strive to develop good relational skills, communication and teamwork.
Must take personal initiative to advance knowledge of warehousing/distribution procedures.
Assist packaging areas in the plants with an emphasis on communication and teamwork.
Required to follow all safety measures and standard operating procedures.
Ability to perform operations in a consistent, repeatable fashion.
Stage all products before shipment and verify paperwork for shipping. Report any inaccuracies on the paperwork to the supervisor’s office.
Responsible for making adjustments to quantity inaccuracies using the warehouse management system.
Inspect all incoming products to insure HCC product will not be contaminated.
Insure all incoming products are marked correctly including product types, case count and production date.
Maintain order and cleanliness in the cold box and surrounding areas.
Complete daily forklift inspection and report unsafe conditions.
Sort all incoming products by plant and organize them accordingly.
Follow and understand Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
Must complete all shipments as required/stated by the manifest.
Responsible for the operation of equipment, and must report any malfunctions to their supervisor
Must consult the shipping schedule for any changes as communicated by the logistics coordinator or by direct supervisor.
Active participation and ownership in your training and development program and associated activities, classes and events, which will be held before, during, after shifts and during scheduled days off.
Help coach and train teammates and participate in on the job, buddy training.
Place high priority on food safety and sanitation by understanding and executing HCC’s food safety and sanitation policies and procedures. This includes communicating any food safety incident, observation, or opportunity to your leadership team or teammates as well as participating in food safety and sanitation root cause analysis and improvement activities when required.
Prioritize safety above all other job duties by having a safety first approach at all times. This includes reporting any safety issues, observations, opportunities to your teams and follow up.