Forklift Operator

earthfreshatl; Hooper (CO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

earthfreshatl in Hooper, Colorado, is seeking a Forklift Operator to manage inventory movement within the warehouse. The role involves receiving, unloading, and storing products, as well as ensuring delivery readiness and quality.

The ideal candidate should have three to five years of forklift operation experience in a food manufacturing environment and knowledge of GMP and HACCP protocols. Candidates must also be able to lift up to 50 pounds and adhere to safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience as a forklift operator in a food manufacturing setting.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP).
• Understanding of food safety and health procedures.

Responsibilities

• Receive, unload, and store incoming products.
• Pick, load, and ship outgoing products.
• Verify product condition and quality.
• Assist with inventory management and physical cycles counts.
• Comply with health and safety policies.

Skills

Forklift operation

Knowledge of GMP

Understanding of HACCP

Health and Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma

Current Forklift certification

Job description

Reporting to the Warehouse Supervisor, the forklift operator is responsible for the daily movement of inventory within the warehouse to ensure delivery readiness and quality of product.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• High School Diploma
• Current certification for Forklift, Reach

Experience & Skills

• Three (3) to five (5) years of forklift operator experience within a food manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP), Food Safety and Health and Safety as they relate to the food industry is a strong asset

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Receive, unload and store incoming product.
2. Locate, pick, load and ship outgoing product.
3. Verify product condition and quality upon shipping or receiving.
4. Follow tag creation procedures for outbound and inbound orders.
5. Adhere templates to outgoing containers to ensure Shipping staff understand outbound production location.
6. If required, update P.O. number according to pick ticket and alter quantities.
7. Assemble orders as directed by Warehouse Supervisor or Manager.
8. Work with order picker as necessary by highlighting the appropriate pick tickets.
9. Report malfunctioning tags or equipment.
10. Assist with inventory management and physical cycle counts.
11. Comply with all company health and safety policies and procedures.
12. Other duties as assigned by the Operations.

PHYSICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Ability to stand for a period of eight hours
• Ability to squat, bend and lift to 50 pounds
• Ability to sit in chair for up to eight hours
• Ability to reach above their hands and full range of motion