Forklift Driver

Solina; North Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Solina in North Las Vegas, NV is hiring a Forklift Driver for our food production site. You will operate material handling equipment, assist with FIFO inventories, label materials, and support Blender Operators in a fast-paced environment.

You must have PIT training, be able to lift up to 80 lbs, follow GMPs, and work safely as part of a collaborative team committed to quality and food safety.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read and write; basic math skills.
• Must follow GMPs and maintain safety standards in a food production environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift and other material handling equipment.
• Run inventory by item and follow FIFO procedures.
• Label raw materials and verify approvals.
• Put materials away in designated locations; pull shipping pick lists.
• Assist Blender Operators and ensure order accuracy.
• Enforce GMPs with drivers and vendors; conduct inbound inspections.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory control

Basic math

Team worker

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Primary Location: NORTH LAS VEGAS, Nevada, United States of America

At Solina, our community of close to 5,000 people share a passion for food and live our entrepreneurial culture.

We design customised savoury solutions for our clients operating in the food industry, food service, butchery and nutrition markets. With sustainability at the heart of our business model, we aim to produce food that is good in every sense of the word: delicious, nourishing, affordable, sustainable and convenient.

Solina is a fast-growing business, with around 50 production sites and R&D laboratories present in more than 19 countries mainly in Europe and North America.

By constantly rethinking culinary solutions, we make food matter for people and the planet.

If you're ready for a new adventure in a dynamic, expanding, passionate, international company, join us !

The Forklift Driver operates material handling equipment in a food production area to provide raw materials to the Blender Operators. This position also runs inventories by item to follow FIFO. This position requires P.I.T training (Powered Industrial Trucks).

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assure that raw materials are properly labeled (each unit)
• Must verify that raw materials are approved
• Run inventory for each item
• Put raw material away in locations accordingly
• Pull shipping pick list
• Follow FIFO and GMPs
• Enforce GMPs with truck drivers and other vendors
• Perform Inbound truck and product inspections
• Assure lot traceability
• Ensure order accuracy

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge and experience in Food Industry is a plus but not necessary
• Ability to read and write
• Ability to use a calculator to perform basic math
• Ability to use a laptop computer
• Ability to use a forklift unit / hand jack
• Ability to learn while training with an experienced Forklift Operator
• Ability to follow safety rules and requirements when working in dangerous areas or with power equipment
• Ability to work as a team member while under supervision of an experienced Forklift Operator
• Ability to perform other related duties as needed while under close supervision
• Ability to follow and implement GMPs and other Food Safety and Quality requirements

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 80 lbs safely
• Must be able to go up and down stairs if required

Quality / Warehouse Training Needed

• High School or an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience preferred
• Must complete all courses in necessary training schedule within 90 days of assuming position; during that time employee may perform duties under supervision of trained operator.
• Must complete necessary GMP training

We are open to talents of all backgrounds. Our recruitment process is based on competences, and we openly welcome all candidates of all types according to our DEI Commitment