Fork Lift Operator

Harvesters - The Community Food Network; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life & disability insurance

403b plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Harvesters—The Community Food Network in Kansas City is seeking a Class A Driver for a full-time, Monday through Friday role with no overnights. Responsible for accurate movement of all product within a busy warehouse and distribution operation.

You will use the AGI Replenishment app, handle full pallets, put-away, inventory records, operate material handling equipment, and uphold safety and sanitation policies.

Qualifications

• Required Experience: 1-2 years in a warehouse, preferably in a food industry setting, computer literacy, excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Preferred Experience: 2-3 years, certified forklift operator, volunteer work
• Required Education: high school education or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Replenishments- Replenishing pick locations using the AGI Replenishment app.
• Full Pallets- Completing full pallets as needed.
• Put-Away-Accurately transfer all product from Receiving, VOC, and Returned to stock product. Keeping chemical product separate from food product. Keeping Frozen and Cooler product under safe storage conditions
• Inventory- Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that tight inventory control and security and maintained. Assist in physical inventories. Ensure proper stock rotation
• Equipment-Operate material handling equipment in a safely manner. Assist with material handling preventive maintenance.
• Safety and Sanitation- Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area. Conduct operations in a manner, which promotes safety. Comply with OSHA, SDS standards, and harvesters Safety and Sanitation policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Computer literacy

Verbal & written communication

Education

High school education or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operator

AGI Replenishment app

Job description

Join the fight against food insecurity. Make a difference in the community by applying to our Class A Driver position! It is full time position with no overnights. This is a Monday thru Friday position.

• We offer a robust benefits package, including employee paid medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance and a 403b plan.
• Our paid time off is generous and includes paid holidays.

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for accurate movement of all product.

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Replenishments- Replenishing pick locations using the AGI Replenishment app.
2. Full Pallets- Completing full pallets as needed.
3. Put-Away-Accurately transfer all product from Receiving, VOC, and Returned to stock product. Keeping chemical product separate from food product. Keeping Frozen and Cooler product under safe storage conditions
4. Inventory- Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that tight inventory control and security and maintained. Assist in physical inventories. Ensure proper stock rotation
5. Equipment-Operate material handling equipment in a safely manner. Assist with material handling preventive maintenance.
6. Safety and Sanitation- Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area. Conduct operations in a manner, which promotes safety. Comply with OSHA, SDS standards, and harvesters Safety and Sanitation policies.
7. Other duties as assigned.

OTHER ASPECTS OF THE JOB:

1. Able to effectively communicate and interact with coworkers, managers and customers/clients.
2. Demonstrate a commitment to the mission and values of Harvesters.
3. This position functions in an office and warehouse environment and requires travel within the warehouse areas. It requires the use of general office equipment such as telephone, computers, calculators, fax and copiers and extensive walking across the warehouse and back and forth to the office. It occasionally requires lifting over 50 pounds and lifting of 20 to 50 pounds approximately 5% of the time. Incumbent will spend 80% of the time in a warehouse environment, 20% of the time stationary working at a computer terminal.
4. This position requires an understanding of all Harvesters food safety policies and compliance with all food safety related procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Required Experience: 1-2 years in a warehouse, preferably in a food industry setting, computer literacy, excellent verbal and written communication skills
2. Preferred Experience: 2-3 years, certified forklift operator, volunteer work.
3. Required Education: high school education or equivalent