Forklift Operator

Dairy Farmers of America; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the dairy industry is seeking a warehouse operator for their Grand Rapids facility. The role involves operating industrial trucks, managing product movement, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates should possess a high school diploma and have experience in warehouse or production environments. This position offers a starting pay of $23.46 per hour, with benefits available after 60 days.

Benefits

401K

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Execute loading and unloading of products in trailers.
• Stage materials for production and move products within the facility.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and documentation.

Skills

Teamwork

Record keeping

Computer systems

Fast-paced environment

Communication

Following directions

Basic math skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

General Purpose

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

3rd Shift

Starting Pay - $23.46

Benefits after 60 days

401K

An Equal Opportunity Employer

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