Forklift Driver

Baldwin Richardson Foods Co.; Town of Williamson (NY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3rd shift differential $1.50/hr

$2,000 sign-on bonus

Job summary

Baldwin Richardson Foods (BRF) is seeking a Forklift Driver for the 3rd shift (11:00 PM – 7:30 AM, Monday–Friday) in Williamson, NY. You will load/unload trucks, move materials, and support production lines while following BRF safety and GMP guidelines.

A $2,000 sign-on bonus is available for new hires on 2nd or 3rd shift, plus a $1.50/hr shift differential. Qualifications include at least 1 year of forklift experience, a forklift license, and fluency in English for all documentation and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience driving a forklift in a manufacturing setting, including high traffic areas.
• Forklift license is required and employees will be recertified.
• English fluency is required to read, write, and communicate in English in all job duties.

Responsibilities

• Perform equipment inspection and document deficiencies.
• Operate forklifts and related equipment following BRF safety procedures; maintain awareness of pedestrians, docks, and racking.
• Inspect pallet conditions and load stability; ensure safe handling of materials.

Skills

Forklift driving

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Job description

Baldwin Richardson Foods (BRF) is focused on enriching the flavor of life. As a full-service liquid products supplier and strategic partner to the food and beverage industry, BRF combines its formulation expertise and unique packaging options with robust processing capabilities to produce high-quality sauces, toppings, syrups, fillings, and shelf-stable beverages for the world's most iconic Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs), Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) brands, and food service companies. The company also manufactures and markets Mrs. Richardson's dessert sauces and Nance's mustards/condiments. BRF has facilities from coast-to-coast to meet our growing partnership needs.

Job Location: Williamson, NY, USA, 14589

WHAT WE NEED

The Forklift Driver will provide safe transportation and storage of all ingredients, packaging and finished goods through BRF's facilities. Employees in this position are responsible for driving forklifts to load, unload trucks and storage racks; store and retrieve food products, equipment, or other materials to support food production lines.

This opening is for our 3rd shift - 11:00PM - 7:30AM - Monday-Friday.
3rd Shift Differential = $1.50 per hour.
Start Strong : $2,000 Sign-On Bonus for New Employees Hired for 2nd OR 3rd Shift!

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Performs equipment inspection and documents any deficiencies as required.
• Operates Forklifts and other equipment following BRF safety procedures. Maintains awareness of pedestrian traffic, docks, and racking conditions at all times when operating equipment.
• Inspects and takes necessary corrective actions to ensure that pallet condition and load stability of materials allow for safe handling.
• Follows all BRF Safety procedures and GMPs
• Per established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), receives vendor purchase orders, receives and transfers interplant product, locates product in storage locations, picks truckload and LTL orders in FIFO sequence, loads truckload and LTL carriers.
• Accurately follows Bills of Lading and Pick Lists and conducts supporting transactions in SAP to update Inventory.
• Loads and unloads trucks within standard time allocation and follows specified load distribution instructions.
• Receives, verifies counts, and places raw materials into specified warehouse storage locations.
• Inspects work area and maintains housekeeping to GMP and Food Safety standards at all times within shift.
• Assists as assigned in organization and cleaning of dock, rack storage areas, and facility.
• Reports to Supervision any deficiencies that cannot be immediately corrected.
• Reports and takes actions required to correct or rework any damaged materials.
• Participates in internal audit programs and offers suggestions for improved operations.
• Inspects all incoming and outbound freight and trailer conditions.
• Takes corrective action as required to ensure delivery of freight in acceptable condition by following Shipping and Receiving SOPs and documented Inspection procedures.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

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.

• A minimum of one (1) year of experience driving a forklift in a manufacturing setting, to include close quarters and high traffic areas - required.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) - preferred.
• Forklift license required. Employees will be recertified through the training process.
• English fluency required to successfully speak, read, write, and comprehend directions in English and communicate with other employees in English as part of regular job duties. This position is required to complete position-specific documentation in English.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have the ability to enter information in English into a computer system.
• Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers with 10's and 100's.
• 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. Able to problem solve based on past experience and training.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of or the ability to learn RedZone and/or Tulip.

Baldwin Richardson Foods (BRF) is a place where people go above and beyond. It’s only fitting that our employees be compensated in a similar fashion.

• We offer a compensation and benefits package that’s holistic, competitive and fair.
• It’s focused on total well-being, so in addition to standard benefits, we offer extra perks such as vacation buy, floating holidays, health and wellness rebate and tuition assistance.

BRF is committed to hiring a workforce which encourages diversity of thought and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, genetics, gender identity or expression, national origin, or disability.