Forklift Operator

Chestnut Labs; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

DFA Milk in Dallas, TX seeks a warehouse associate to operate gasoline, liquefied gas, or electric-powered forklifts and other lifting devices to move products safely within the facility. You will load/unload trailers, stage materials, and manage pallets while adhering to SOPs and GMP standards.

The role requires teamwork, accurate record-keeping, and good communication in a fast-paced environment. Equal opportunity employer; duties may evolve with process improvements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Warehouse, production, or general work experience preferred.
• Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload products from trailers.
• Distribute pallets to trailers and staging areas.
• Stage materials for production.
• Move products within the facility (plant/cooler).
• Receive materials for warehouse storage and supply packaging materials.
• Maintain pallet supply for palletizer.
• Rotate packaging and ingredients using FIFO.
• Ensure paperwork is clear, legible, and complete with required information.
• Document information in accordance with SOPs.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes.
• Report food safety/quality issues to management.
• Maintain safe working conditions and GMP compliance.

Skills

Teamwork

Record keeping

Computer systems

Fast-paced environment

Clear communication

Follow directions

Math basics

English literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Warehouse/production experience preferred

Certification/license may be required

Tools

Inventory management systems

Forklift operation

Forklift certification

Job description

Operate gasoline, liquefied gas, or electric powered industrial truck equipped with lifting devices, such as forklift, boom, scoop, lift beam and swivel 'hook fork' grapple, clamps, elevating platform, or trailer hitch, to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials in a warehouse, storage yard, or facility.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• · Execute the loading and unloading of products in trailers
• · Distribute pallets of product from the palletizer to distribution trailers and staging areas
• · Stage materials for production
• · Move product and materials within facility (plant and/or cooler)
• · Receive materials for warehouse storage· Supply packaging material, cartons, and hulls to line as needed
• · Maintain pallet supply for palletizer
• · Rotate packaging and ingredients using FIFO (First In – First Out)
• · Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible, and accurate format, and completed with required information
• · Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP’s
• · Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes
• · Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately
• · Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
• · Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements
• · The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

Requirements

Education and Experience

• · High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• · Warehouse, production, or general work experience preferred
• · Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• · Able to effectively work in a team environment
• · Able to legibly write entries for record keeping
• · Able to use company computer systems
• · Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• · Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
• · Able to follow directions
• · Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
• · Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans

Pay Range

18.92

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