Forklift BV

Simmons Animal Nutrition, Inc; Bridgeville (DE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Simmons Animal Nutrition, Inc. is seeking a Forklift/Pallet Jack Operator to safely move materials at our Bridgeville, DE production site.

You will operate forklifts and pallet jacks, load and unload shipments, stock areas, and support production teams while adhering to safety procedures and USDA requirements. This full-time on-site role requires attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to perform routine equipment maintenance and daily reporting to the floor supervisor.

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Showing 1 location AnNutr Bridgeville 8141 Seashore Highway Bridgeville, DE 19933, USA AnNutr Bridgeville 8141 Seashore Highway Bridgeville, DE 19933, USA

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• On-site
• Production
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: FORKL048102

Description

To transfer products using an industrial forklift, hand lift or pallet jack in a manner which complies with safety procedures, company and USDA requirements.

Stores and moves product using an industrial forklift, hand lift or pallet jack. Operates an electronic or hand operated pallet jack between departments, buildings, and grounds. Collects and delivers a wide variety of materials while adhering to established safety procedures.

Delivers materials to work areas as directed from the production supervisor, stacks materials in storage areas and loads/unloads shipments in trailers. Ensures product or equipment being moved is undamaged and handled in a safe manner.

Performs routine servicing of equipment such as changing batteries, charging batteries, and checks tires. Responsible for identifying any mechanical problems or damage with the pallet jack and ensuring the problems are reported to the supervisor for further inspection and repair.

Detects and reports defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor. Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.

Performs visual safety inspection of the machine before operation.

Loads and unloads trucks, stacking and consolidating partial pallets.

Assists with inventory, correctly recording numbers and codes.

Keeps the dock area clear and organized to ensure efficient work flow.

Completes and delivers daily and weekly reports to the floor supervisor.

Participates as a member of the Team. Participates in ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure B.E.S.T practices with all team members. Attends appropriate team meetings. As a member of the Team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc. Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways, and reinforces actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization.

Simmons Operating systems principles and objectives: Is familiar with Simmons established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies); understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position's role in support of these systems - including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas.

Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives: This position description is intended to guide the activities of the Forklift/Pallet Jack Operator and is not intended to limit the thinking and creativity of the person to the work of this function nor is it intended that this describe all the work that may be required of the person in this position.

Physical Activities: Must be able to move or lift up to 50 pounds of supplies anywhere from floor to shoulder level.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Std waterproof gloves, hearing protection, chemical resistant apron & gloves, face shield, reinforced toe footwear.

Travel: N/A

Technical Experience: N /A

Industry Experience: Preference of poultry or food processing organization.

We value military experience and welcome veterans to join our team.

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