Fork Lift Operator

Sugar Foods LLC; Villa Rica (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food and beverage manufacturing is seeking a Fork Lift Operator to safely operate forklifts and manage pallet operations. This full-time entry-level position requires certifications and offers a competitive hourly wage. Join Sugar Foods LLC and contribute to efficient product shipment processes.

Qualifications

• Forklift Certification required.
• Pallet jack certification preferred.
• Entry-level position.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a forklift to move and build pallets.
• Perform pre-inspections and troubleshoot minor issues.
• Manually lift boxes weighing up to 80 lbs.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety compliance

Inventory tracking

Education

Forklift Certification

Pallet jack certification

Job description

Join to apply for the Fork Lift Operator role at Sugar Foods LLC.

This range is provided by Sugar Foods LLC. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$15.00/hr - $15.00/hr

General Purpose

Safely operate a forklift to move and build pallets in preparation for product shipment.

Essential Functions

• Review daily schedule and report to work area.
• Perform forklift pre-inspections and report operational problems to the Team Leader.
• Operate forklift in compliance with proper operating instructions and safety procedures.
• Refuel forklift at end of shift and/or as needed.
• Troubleshoot minor forklift operation issues and make adjustments.
• Locate and retrieve products to build pallets manually and/or with forklift in preparation for shipping.
• Move pallets with forklift to staging area.
• May use electric or manual pallet jack to move products.
• Gather and assemble specific customer orders.
• Manually lift boxes ranging in weight from 1 lb. to 80 lbs. to build approximately 28 pallets per day.
• Use shrink wrapping machine to prepare pallets for shipping.
• Palletize boxes maintaining a pace consistent with the daily schedule.
• Utilize scanner to locate inventory and maintain inventory tracking.
• Place proper labels on pallets and boxes according to company procedure.
• Perform work in a fast-paced environment, maintaining production and quality requirements.
• Maintain proper housekeeping of area and equipment.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Education/Experience/License/Certification

• Forklift Certification
• Pallet jack certification

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Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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