Forklift Driver-2nd shift

ApplicantPool; Burgaw (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardinal Foods in North Carolina is seeking a Forklift Driver to move packaging material, waste, and finished goods, receive and load trailers, and handle product in a freezer. The role also includes performing daily forklift pre-inspections and reporting non-conformances.

The ideal candidate has a current forklift operator certificate or 1 year of experience, can meet deadlines while multitasking, and prioritizes safety with good oral and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Current forklift operator certificate or 1 year of previous experience
• Ability to meet deadlines while managing/prioritizing multiple tasks
• Focus on personal safety and safety of others
• Good oral communication and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Maneuver packaging material, waste, and finished goods; receive and load trailers; handle product in a freezer
• Perform daily forklift pre-inspections and report any non-conformance to maintenance
• Safely transport and document raw material and finished goods through the plant
• Some outdoor work may be required
• Complete other duties as directed by supervisor
• Maintain neat, orderly, and clean working environment
• Follow all policies and procedures for product movement

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Time management

Oral communication

Organizational skills

Job description

Cardinal Foods a domestic Marketer, Manufacturer and Distributor of traditional, specialty and value-added fruit and vegetable ingredients. These products are currently manufactured in North Carolina with a short-term eye on growth in the southeast and then to other concentrated growing areas nationally. CF may also be engaging in other complimentary business ventures as the opportunities arise in the future.

Job Description:

The Forklift Driver may be responsible for maneuvering packaging material, waste, finished goods, receiving and loading trailers and handling product in a freezer. The Forklift Driver will also:

• Perform daily forklift pre-inspection and report any non-conformance to maintenance

• Safely transport and document raw material, finished goods, etc., through plant

• Some outdoor work may be required

• Complete other duties as directed by supervisor

• Maintain neat, orderly and clean working environment

• Follow all policies and procedures for product movement

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• Current forklift operator certificate or 1 year of previous experience

• Efficient with a drive to get things done

• Ability to meet deadlines while managing/prioritizing multiple tasks

• Focus on personal safety and safety of others

• Good oral communication and organizational skills

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to easily mount and dismount a forklift multiple times during the course of the day.

• Lifting of 60 lbs.