Food-Grade Forklift Operator – Day Shift

SmartRecruiters, Inc.

Hillside (NJ)

Hybrid

USD 28,000 - 36,000

Full time

45 hours ago
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Job summary

Stratas Foods in Hillside, NJ is seeking a reliable Forklift Operator to move, locate, stack, and stage product in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. You will ensure safe, accurate operations and follow GMPs, safety guidelines, PPE, and all shipping procedures.

Daily duties include inbound/outbound stocking, picking, packing, inventory checks, and assisting production lines. Candidates need a minimum of 2+ years in food manufacturing or equivalent, a High School Diploma, and strong

Qualifications

  • Experience in a fast-paced food manufacturing/foodservice environment is a plus
  • Ability to perform basic arithmetic in all units of measure
  • Able to read, comprehend, and write simple instructions and memos
  • Strong memory and attention to detail with follow-through
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Operate an electric powered forklift to move, locate, stack, and count product and materials
  • Follow GMPs, safety guidelines, PPE, and all safety rules
  • Assist with inbound/outbound stocking, picking, and packing per production schedule
  • Ensure shipments are accurate and undamaged, report variances
  • Support inventory accuracy on the work floor and supply materials to production lines

Skills

GMP compliance
Safety awareness
Inventory accuracy
Communication skills
Reading/writing instructions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Stratas Foods in Hillside, NJ is seeking a reliable Forklift Operator to move, locate, stack, and stage product in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. You will ensure safe, accurate operations and follow GMPs, safety guidelines, PPE, and all shipping procedures.

Daily duties include inbound/outbound stocking, picking, packing, inventory checks, and assisting production lines. Candidates need a minimum of 2+ years in food manufacturing or equivalent, a High School Diploma, and strong

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