Forklift Operator

Redstone Federal Credit Union; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Redstone Federal Credit Union in Fremont, California seeks a Warehouse Associate to move pallets from the line using a forklift, shrink wrap completed pallets, and prepare them for loading onto trucks. This role requires safety, efficiency, and accurate freezer inventory in a cold-storage environment.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, forklift certification, and the ability to operate the shrink wrap machine and load trucks.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• Must be forklift certified.
• Experience with pallet handling and loading trucks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Move pallets from the line with a forklift and place them for shrink wrapping.
• Operate the shrink wrap machine.
• Load and unload trucks with proper documentation.
• Operate forklift safely to protect equipment and staff.
• Perform accurate freezer inventory counts.
• Retrieve triple stacked product and load trucks efficiently.
• Maintain limited number of short pallets in the freezer.
• Adhere to Code of Business Ethics and safety standards.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Inventory counting

Equipment handling

English reading

Education

High school diploma or GED

Forklift certification

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Job Requisition

JR24543

Worker Time Type

Full time

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Shift

Job Description

POSITION PURPOSE:

This role accelerates business value by having primary responsibility of this position is moving completed pallets from the lines. The pallets must be shrink wrapped and placed to be stacked or loaded onto trucks. Additional purpose could also entail moving completed pallets from the staging area and triple stacking them in the freezers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Must be able to move pallets from the line with a forklift and place them to be shrink wrapped.
2. Must be able to operate the shrink wrap machine.
3. Must be able to load and unload trucks and trailers using proper documentation.
4. Must operate the forklift in a safe and responsible manner as to not jeopardize equipment or employees.
5. Must be able to perform an accurate inventory count in all freezers.
6. Must be able to retrieve triple stacked product safely and load trucks efficiently.
7. Must ensure there are a limited number of short pallets in the freezer.
8. Make and assume other duties and responsibilities required or assigned by management.
9. Adhering to the Code of Business Ethics is essential. We value honesty and integrity above all else and we expect our employees to be committed to the highest ethical standards.
10. Maintain high safety standards. Safety is personal for us all.

ESSENTIAL MENTAL FUNCTIONS AND SKILLS

• Ability to read and interpret documents in English, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner
• Ability to work in an unfatigued state
• Ability to accurately gauge lengths of time and distance
• Ability to quickly store and recall instructions in one's short term memory
• Ability to concentrate and perform tasks involving high levels of cognitive function and judgment
• Ability to cope with sudden changes in surrounding and/or emergency situations and/or alarms
• Demonstrate a caring, committed and concerned attitude about safety
• Possess fast reflexes and unimpaired coordination and ability to rapidly respond to stimuli
• Not mentally or physically impaired from any cause that can adversely affect ability to safely and competently perform required functions
• Ability to take prompt and appropriate response to operating conditions

CONTACTS:

Internal: P&V Supervisor, P&V Maintenance Personnel, Delivery Supervisor and Drivers

External: Dock customers

OPERATING RESPONSIBILITIES :

Work must be performed safely to avoid injuries and property damages. Work must be done in such a manner to maintain product flow in the production room while stacking ice and loading trucks.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

No supervisory responsibility

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Must have high school diploma or GED with the ability to count product and completed simple paperwork. Must be certified as a forklift operator.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to lift and stack product up to 45lbs in 12 hour shifts. Must be able to work in room temperatures of 45-60 degrees and in the freezers at 15 degrees.

RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROPERTY, FUNDS, AND INFORMATION:

Accountable for freezer cleanliness, product and forklift. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Location

Fremont

City:

Fremont

State:

California