Forklift Operator

Hanover Foods Corporation; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanover Foods Corporation in Hanover, PA is seeking a forklift operator for the Graveyard shift. The role involves operating a lift truck safely, supporting GMP and HACCP programs, and assisting with inventory and cycle counting.

You will follow food safety policies, train new staff, and help ensure product quality and plant security. This position requires the ability to lift up to 100 pounds and work as part of a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Attendance and punctuality required.
• Ability to read and understand documents, drawings, and instructions.
• Ability to work with numbers and apply concepts practically.
• Ability to cooperate with others and maintain professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Operate a lift truck safely and daily vehicle checks.
• Ensure trailer wheels are chocked and safe to load.
• Assist with cycle counting and physical inventory.
• Adhere to GMPs, HACCP, and plant rules and regulations.
• Lift up to 100 pounds as required.
• Participate in training of new employees.
• Follow safety guidelines and food safety policies.
• Support product quality, plant security, and related procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor/Leadperson.

Skills

Lift truck operation

Reading/comprehension

Mathematical application

Teamwork

Customer and coworker interaction

Multitasking

Following directions

Computer use

Manual lifting

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Hanover Canned Plant - Hanover, PA, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Shift: Graveyard, Performs BPCS, distribution and audit functions

Operates a lift truck in a safe manner – checking it daily to ensure there’s gas or an electrical charge, oil, and water.

Checks and confirms that the wheels of the trailer being loaded are chocked.

Assists with cycle counting and physical inventory.

Performs duties according to Good Manufacturing practices (GMP’s) and plant rules and regulations.

Responsible for lifting up to 100 pounds, as required.

Assists in training new employees.

Adheres to common safety guidelines/practices.

Responsible for execution of food safety, legality and quality policies and procedures within the scope of the job responsibilities such as but not limited to: GMP’s, HACCP, food safety, product quality, food security, plant security, etc.

Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisor and/or Leadperson.

Qualifications:

• The ability to attend work predictably and regularly and to be punctual.
• The ability to read and understand documents, drawings, and instructions (whether presented in written, oral, diagram or schedule form).
• The ability to work with mathematical concepts and to apply concepts to practical situations.
• The ability to work cooperatively with others.
• The ability to deal politely and professionally with customers and coworkers.
• The ability to perform several tasks at once.
• The ability to follow directions or instructions.
• The ability to use a computer to communicate, create, and access information.
• The ability to lift and move 100 pounds.
• The ability to sit/stand/bend/stretch, etc.
• The ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with the hands and arms.