DWB Forklift Operator

De Wafelbakkers; North Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

De Wafelbakkers in North Little Rock, Arkansas is hiring a Forklift Operator for their warehouse team. The role involves safely handling materials and equipment, maintaining sanitation standards, and ensuring efficient operations. Candidates should possess strong teamwork and communication skills, along with a valid forklift certification and the ability to work in varying temperatures. Preferred qualifications include a high school diploma and bilingual capabilities. This position is safety-sensitive and requires adherence to PPE guidelines.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write legibly.
• Maintain a forklift certification.
• Ability to work in a cold environment.

Responsibilities

• Unload inbound raw materials and place into inventory.
• Load outbound finished goods efficiently and safely.
• Perform daily forklift safety checks.

Skills

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Forklift operation

Basic math skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklifts

Pallet Jacks

Calculator

Computer

Job description

Position Summary

Warehouse – Forklift Operator responsibilities include efficient, safe, and sanitary movement of materials and equipment throughout the facility and shipment of materials.

Essential Job Functions

• Unloads inbound raw materials and places items into inventory, assuring that all materials are of good and sanitary condition, dated with the date received, segregated and labeled for allergen as appropriate, and stored so that proper First In First Out (FIFO) rotation is maintained. Assures raw materials returned from production are stored in a clean and hygienic manner.
• Loads outbound finished goods in a timely manner ensuring that outbound trucks are clean, sanitary and in good working order, all products are in good and sanitary condition, and that the trace recall ticket program integrity is maintained.
• Performs forklift operator safety checks on a daily basis and ensures all motorized equipment is operated in a safe manner. Notifies supervisor of deviations and items needing attention.
• Cleans areas assigned as designated to assure the work area is sanitary.
• Supplies the production line with raw materials as needed, removes finished goods from the production line and stretch–wraps product to assure unit integrity when stored.
• Maintains radar frequency gun locator system and production trace/recall log as required for all finished goods as they are received, stored and shipped.
• Loads feed waste trailers, cardboard compactor, and trash compactor as needed.
• Moves equipment throughout the facility and onto trailers ensuring it is transferred in a safe and secure manner.
• Performs periodic physical counts of both finished goods and raw materials.

Education/Training

Required

• Ability to read, write legibly and perform simple mathematical functions.

Preferred

• High School Diploma or GED.

Experience/Knowledge/Abilities

Required

• Demonstrated excellent communication, teamwork & partnership skills.
• Maintain a current forklift certification.
• Ability to use radar frequency gun to perform basic warehouse/shipping related functions.
• Ability to work in an extremely cold environment, standing on feet for most of shift.

Preferred

• Bi‑lingual English / Spanish ability would be a plus.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Slip resistant footwear.
• Apron or smock or uniform or insulated overalls.
• Company supplied gloves.
• Hairnet/beard net.
• Ear, eye, and head protection gear.

Employees Supervised: None

Work Environment: Typical food manufacturing environment with regular exposure to heat and cold environments depending on the area assigned.

Equipment Used: Forklifts, Pallet Jacks, Personnel lifts, Calculator, Computer.

Safety Sensitive Position: Yes