Forklift Operator

Vienna Beef LTD; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Vienna Beef seeks a Forklift Operator-Shipping to manage loading and unloading, stage orders, and move finished goods using FIFO. You will inspect forklifts, ensure correct labeling, and assist backups when needed within an indoor manufacturing facility.

You must read, write and communicate in English, pass a forklift driving test, and perform basic math with a calculator. This is a permanent, full-time role based in the U.S. at our Illinois facility.

Qualifications

• Must pass written driving test and attain a forklift license.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
• Must be able to perform simple math with the use of a calculator.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the loading and unloading of trucks and staging orders.
• In the event of absence this position will be covered from the pool of trained, qualified backups.
• Perform a pre inspection of forklift prior to operation.
• Operate the forklift in a safe and efficient manner.
• Staging orders from the finished goods cooler to the shipping dock for labeling.
• Placing finished goods in the cooler from production utilizing FIFO protocol.
• Visually inspect all pallets as they are wrapped verifying that they have the proper labels and product codes.
• Visually inspecting all pallets to ensure the pails are properly cleaned for transport.
• Sorting pallets sent to the finished goods cooler from production.
• Adhering to FIFO protocol when staging pallets for shipment.
• Must keep work area clean and free of debris.
• All other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
• Must adhere to all safety policies.
• Must utilize all PPE's
• Food Safety Responsibility: Assure the integrity of each pallet of product to be shipped.
• Assure that each trailer that is to be loaded is free of anything that would compromise the safety of the product.
• Monitor all circumstances that could pose a cross contamination risk.
• What to do if a food safety issue is identified: Immediately notify lead person or supervisor.

Skills

Forklift license

English proficiency

Basic math

Job description

EOE Statement

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

About the Organization

Vienna® Beef was founded in 1893. Austrian-Hungarian immigrants Emil Reichel and Samuel Ladany introduced their family frankfurter recipe at the legendary Columbian Exposition/World's Fair. The hot dog was a hit, and Vienna® Beef was born.

125 years later, we're still making our sausages the old-fashioned way, with premium domestic beef and our original recipe, to the highest of quality standards.

Description

Position Title:

Forklift Operator-Shipping

Report to:

Shipping Supervisor

Primary function:

Responsible for the loading and unloading of trucks and staging orders. In the event of absence this position will be covered from the pool of trained, qualified backups.

• Perform a pre inspection of forklift prior to operation.
• Operate the forklift in a safe and efficient manner.
• Staging orders from the finished goods cooler to the shipping dock for labeling.
• Placing finished goods in the cooler from production utilizing FIFO protocol.
• Visually inspect all pallets as they are wrapped verifying that they have the proper labels and product codes.
• Visually inspecting all pallets to ensure the pails are properly cleaned for transport.
• Sorting pallets sent to the finished goods cooler from production.
• Assuring the proper inventory tags are in place on each pallet.
• Adhering to FIFO protocol when staging pallets for shipment.
• Must keep work area clean and free of debris.
• All other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.
• Must adhere to all safety policies.
• Must utilize all PPE's

Food Safety Responsibility:

• Assure the integrity of each pallet of product to be shipped.
• Assure that each trailer that is to be loaded is free of anything that would compromise the safety of the product.
• Monitor all circumstances that could pose a cross contamination risk.

What to do if a food safety issue is identified:

• Immediately notify lead person or supervisor.

Position Requirements

Knowledge, skills, abilities:

Must pass written driving test and attain a forklift license. Must be able to read, write and communicate in English. Must be able to perform simple math with the use of a calculator.

Physical demands

• 90% of the time will be spent sitting and 10% of the time walking or standing.
• Some lifting may be required.

Working environment

Indoor manufacturing facility

Work schedule

Permanent, full time position

This position is currently accepting applications.