Experienced Warehouse Forklift Operator

ofi North America (Olam Food Ingredients); Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global company in food & beverage ingredients as an Experienced Warehouse Forklift Operator. This role involves operating forklifts, ensuring safety protocols, and working in varied environments. Successful candidates will demonstrate forklift expertise, strong communication skills, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Forklift experience, license not required.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and 12-hour shifts.
• Must be able to lift up to 55 pounds routinely.

Responsibilities

• Ability to use an RF scanner, required.
• Ability to stack 1000+ totes from 4 to 5 high.
• Must be able to recognize safety hazards.

Skills

Forklift experience

Ability to follow safety rules

Ability to work in changing environments

Basic math skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Job description

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Description

Description

We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Warehouse Supervisor. Primary work is in the warehouse, but work locations and assignments can change.

Position Responsibilities

• Forklift experience, license not required
• Ability to follow safe forklift driving rules and regulations
• Ability to work in a changing environment
• Ability to work outdoors/indoors, in hot/cold, noisy, and dusty environments
• Ability to use an RF scanner, required
• Ability to enter and back out of tight spaces
• Ability to stack 1000+ totes from 4 to 5 high
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and 12 hour shifts
• Must be able to work in other departments and do other tasks as needed
  
  

Position Requirements

• Must be able to recognize safety hazards
• Must have the ability to learn computer skills
• Ability to drive forklifts with past experience
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Must be able to fill out required paperwork on a daily basis, good verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to lift up to 55 pounds routinely
• Ability to learn at a fast pace and keep up with any and all changes that occur in the plant
• Must have basic math skills
• Must be able to twist and turn frequently while working
• Must be able to stand and work for prolonged periods
• Must be able to work from heights while wearing a safety harness
• Must be able to work in changing weather conditions – heat/cold
• Ability to routinely lift and stack 55+/- pound bags and boxes
• Ability to routinely palletize 200+ pound drums
• Understand and follow instructions
• Understand and follow all Food Safety & Sanitation rules
  
  

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us for support at: [email protected]

At ofi, we celebrate our diversity. Olam Americas Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services

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