Electric Pallet Jack (EPJ) and Forklift Operator

Newrest; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lunch every day

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Accounts

Life insurance paid by company

Short-term disability insurance

Long-term disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Transportation assistance

Paid Time Off

Sick Leave Award

Holiday pay

Recognition and incentive programs

Job summary

Newrest Atlanta, a leading in-flight catering provider, seeks a working Supply Operator with forklift and electric pallet jack experience. You will unload products from trucks, transport items to production floors, freezers, refrigerators, and storage areas, ensuring safe handling and daily equipment charging.

Responsibilities include maintaining a clean workspace, performing inspections, and adhering to CCP processes for product movement.

Qualifications

• Forklift and EPJ experience required to unload and move goods.
• Ability to operate in refrigerated and ambient environments.
• Maintain safe work practices and report issues promptly.

Responsibilities

• Unload products from incoming freight trucks.
• Move items to appropriate areas on production floor, freezers, refrigerators, dry storage.
• Ensure equipment is charged daily and maintained.
• Keep work area clean and organized throughout shift.
• Perform daily forklift, EPJ, and truck inspections.

Skills

Forklift

Electric pallet jack (EPJ)

Job description

Newrest Atlanta, a leading provider of in-flight catering services, is seeking a working Supply (must have forklift AND electric pallet jack experience) Operator who will be responsible for unloading the products from incoming freight trucks or vehicles. They will also move items to the appropriate location on the production floor, freezers, refrigerators, dry, and storage areas. This individual will ensure equipment is charged daily and properly maintained and keep the work area clean and organized.

Benefits Offered

• Free lunch every day
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
• Health Savings Accounts
• Life insurance paid by company
• Additional life insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Transportation assistance
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Leave Award
• Holiday pay
• Recognition and incentive programs

Career progression

Newrest believes in promoting people from within the organization. Most of our supervisors are promoted from within the organization. Although each career path is different and is based on one’s strengths and company needs, a typical career path for a Supply Lead is the following: Supervisor, Assistant Manager, Manager.

Required Responsibilities

• Able to work a flexible work style.
• Able to work in sub-freezing, refrigerated, and ambient temperatures.
• Maintain a safe working environment through each shift.
• Accurately and safely unload trucks.
• Complete all Inventory Orders, BOL’s, and CCP processes for all product movement.
• Report damaged product to Supervisor, Assistant Manager or Manager immediately.
• Isolate damaged materials for inspection purposes. Identify and report discrepancies in received product.
• Carefully arrange, date, (where applicable) and flat stack product in designated locations on Production Floor, Holding Area, and PnP Floor.
• Move product to appropriate freezer, refrigerated or dry storage areas in a safe manner.
• Always maintain a clean workspace area. This includes the Dock area, Distribution Truck cab and Truck cargo area.
• Remove recyclable materials from dock area and located in the proper areas of the Unit.
• Collect, stack, arrange and remove all empty pallets throughout the facility.
• Ensure all equipment is maintained, inspected, and cleaned according to operating procedures.
• Ensure daily Forklift, EPJ, and Truck Inspections are completed.
• Regular and timely attendance is expected for this position.
• Perform other duties as assigned