Forklift Driver-Shipping/Receiving- 3rd shift

Jack Link's Protein Snacks; Underwood (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and family-owned company that leads the meat snack industry! As a Forklift Driver, you'll play a crucial role in our shipping and receiving operations, ensuring that materials are handled safely and efficiently. With a focus on teamwork and attention to detail, you will operate various material handling equipment while adhering to safety protocols. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to our mission of becoming the World’s #1 Protein Snack Company. If you're ready to embrace a challenging yet rewarding environment, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience operating material handling equipment.
• Ability to work in a team and follow safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate material handling equipment for shipping/receiving.
• Unload/load trucks and ensure accurate material handling.

Skills

Material handling equipment operation

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

RF Scanner

Forklifts

Pallet jacks

High reach trucks

Job description

Forklift Driver - Shipping/Receiving - 3rd Shift

Company Description
When it comes to being wild, we know a thing or two. We're not afraid of trying something new or the hard work it takes to make it happen. It's in our DNA. We've turned a family recipe into a new snacking category. And the wilderness into the world's largest meat snack business, that's still proudly family owned and operated.

At Jack Link's Protein Snacks, we see every moment of every day as an opportunity to move forward, to forge new ground. To realize our vision of becoming the World’s #1 Protein Snack Company. We never give up. You never give up. Together, we keep going. Are you wild enough to join us?

Job Description
Hours: Friday-Sunday, 6 am - 6:30 pm
The Material Handler – Shipping/Receiving of materials is an essential part of our team. Safety is the number 1 priority. The position will focus on the receipt of materials from suppliers and the shipment of materials to the Jack Links manufacturing facilities.

Duties And Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities of this position shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following:

• Safe operation of material handling equipment including stand up / sit down forklifts, pallet jacks and high reach trucks.
• Operation of RF Scanner (handheld warehouse computer).
• Work on all receiving and shipping docks as required.
• Accurate and timely selecting and put-away of supplies.
• Unload and load trucks, validating deliveries and shipments against appropriate documentation, notifying the supervisor of any discrepancies.
• Ensure materials are correctly labeled and identified for proper storage and proper shipments.
• Ensure materials are counted and checked in accurately.
• Distribute the items received to the correct put-away areas with a focus on safety, accuracy, and allergen control when necessary.
• Any daily shipment of materials must be picked, counts verified, pallets wrapped or stacked neatly for loading, marked accordingly for the customer, and include all required information for the receiver.
• Load materials/supplies onto trailer or unload materials/supplies off a trailer within a specified time.
• Perform cycle counts when required.
• This position will be trained to work in other areas of the operation when or if required.
• Follow daily operations schedule and achieve specified goals.
• Assist with maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities, as necessary.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Follow company and OSHA safety rules, regulations, and guidelines always.

Qualifications
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Required Education: High School Diploma or GED preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, And ABILITIES

• 1-year minimum experience with operating material handling equipment.
• Experience working in a warehouse or distribution setting.
• Excellent attendance and dependability.
• Ability to work in a challenging environment.
• Attention to detail.
• Must be able to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to read, write and follow instructions while working independently.
• Ability to work overtime including weekends, holidays, and evenings.
• Outstanding organizational and communication skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to be 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 stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, lift, and/or move up to 25 pounds, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment
Workplace safety is our #1 Priority. The distribution center is climate controlled. There will be exposure to the constant movement of material handling equipment.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Jack Link's is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.