Fork Truck Operator NV

Kens Foods Inc; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kens Foods Inc in Nevada is seeking a warehouse associate to handle products, verify cases against bills of lading, and support shipping operations with accuracy and accountability.

You will read orders, ensure correct counts, and report issues to management for continuous improvements in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must have Stand Up Forklift experience.
• At least one month related experience or training.
• Forklift Certification preferred; not required.
• Health Card NV is required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Properly handle product
• Verify cases picked to match Bill of Lading
• Communicate all issues to management for improvements
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Detail Oriented

Team Player

Self-Starter

Flexibility

Education

GED/High School Equivalency

High School Diploma

Tools

Stand Up Forklift

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Properly handle product
• Use basic math
• Verify cases picked to match Bill of Lading
• Communicate all issues to management for improvements
• Other duties as assigned

FOOD SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ship product free of contamination
• Follow all Ken’s Foods Security and GMP policies
• Report any suspicious activities anywhere in or around the plant
• Inspect work area for any possible product contamination issues on a continuous basis
• Report any leaking or spilled product immediately
• Inspect all incoming and out going loads for sign’s of product contamination

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. MUST HAVE STAND UP FORKLIFT.

Language Skills

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos in English. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization required. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; ability to write routine reports and correspondence, and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization preferred.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add and subtract three digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance required. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Forklift Certification preferred; not required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The employee must regularly move in and out of a 42 degree storage area. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Warehouse Receiving

Novice

Warehouse Loading

Novice

Warehouse Picking

Novice

Behaviors

Preferred

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Preferred

Self-Starter

Inspired to perform without outside help

Flexibility

Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Education

Required

GED/High School Equivalency or better.

High School or better.

Experience

Required

ExperienceAt least one month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Must have Stand Up Forklift experience.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Health Card NV

Preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer
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