Forklift Operator

Quirch Foods, LLC; Hammond, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Prescription drug plan

Disability plan

Life insurance

401K savings plan

Paid holidays

Personal time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Quirch Foods, LLC in Hammond, LA is hiring a Forklift Operator to move pallets, load/unload trucks, and transport inventory between the dock and racks. You will inspect incoming products, keep the warehouse organized, and assist with cycle counts.

Candidates must be 18+, able to read English, and operate forklifts and scanners safely. OSHA certification is preferred. You will work in a cold environment and lift 20–100 lbs as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Forklift certification and OSHA certification preferred.
• Able to read, write, communicate, and comprehend English to perform tasks (labels, pick lists, scanners, signage).
• Able to operate forklifts and handheld scanners with training.
• Familiar with CK31 & CK71 scanners is a plus.
• Good judgement to operate forklift safely and efficiently.
• Work in cold environments and withstand cold temperatures.
• Meet physical requirements: standing, sitting, walking, twisting, lifting, pushing, and pulling 20–100 lbs regularly.

Responsibilities

• Operates forklift and electric pallet jack as needed.
• Inspects products being received for damages.
• Keeps warehouse organized and clean.
• Performs inventory cycle counts as needed.
• Picks orders for customers picking up product at POS.
• Receives trucks timely and accurately to load/unload per PO requirements.
• Follows protocols and inspects machinery before and after use.
• Scans and places labels on products as required.
• Maintains product integrity through proper handling and storage.
• Maintains accurate inventories.
• Ensures facility upkeep, security, and asset maintenance.
• Slots products in rack system in a timely and accurate manner.

Skills

Forklift operation

Reading & writing English

Safety awareness

Inventory handling

Education

OSHA forklift certification preferred

Tools

CK31 & CK71 scanner

Job description

Forklift Operator page is loaded## Forklift Operatorlocations: Hammond, Louisianatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR102967It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.Essential duties and Responsibilities:Operates forklift and electric pallet jack as neededInspect product being received for damagesKeep warehouse organized and cleanAble to perform inventory cycle count as neededPick point of sales orders for customers picking up productPerform stock rotation of product.Receive trucks in a timely and accurate manner to load and unload tractor-trailer trucks per P.O requirementsFollow appropriate protocols and inspect machinery before and after useScan and place labels on products depending on requirementsMaintain the integrity of products through proper handling and storageMaintain accurate inventoriesEnsure facility maintenance through housekeeping, keeping product and facility secure, and maintaining the assets of the facilityTimely and accurate slotting of products in rack systemOther duties as requiredQualifications and Requirements:Must be at least 18 years of ageForklift and OSHA Certification preferredCan read, write, communicate, and comprehend the English language sufficiently to perform various tasks of the job, including but not limited to; read labels, pick lists, scanners, signage, communicating with co-workers and the general public, understanding oral and written instructions, accurately completing various shipping papers, reports, and records required of the position.Ability to operate various types of configuration of equipment assigned, including various types of forklifts and hand held scanners with trainingFamiliar with CK31 & CK71 scanner a plusPossess good judgement necessary to perform the functions of the job including; operating a forklift in a safe and lawful manner; handling customers' products safely and efficiently, and communicating tactfully and diplomaticallyAbility to work in a cold environment and withstand cold temperaturesAbility to meet physical requirements including: standing, sitting and walking throughout the day; repeated twisting at the torso while lifting, pushing, and pulling inventory from shelvesMust be able to lift, carry, push, and/or pull 20-100lbs regularlyBenefits you will enjoy:Comprehensive benefits package that includes: Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug Plan, Disability Plan, Life insurance Plan401K savings PlanPaid HolidaysPersonal Time offEmployee DiscountsQuirch Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. All applicants must be eligible to work in the United States.With 55 years of solid history and experience, today we operate a fleet of just under 500 refrigerated trucks and over 2.3 million square feet of combined distribution space through 22 facilities in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Alabama, Louisiana, Illinois, Texas, Washington, Oregon, and Puerto Rico.