Forklift Operator

Baldwin Richardson Foods Co.; Pennsauken Township (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation buy

Floating holidays

Health and wellness rebate

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Baldwin Richardson Foods (BRF) is seeking a Night Shift Forklift Operator to safely move ingredients, packaging and finished goods across BRF facilities. You will load/unload pallets, operate forklifts, and ensure loads meet safety and GMP standards.

This 2-2-3, 12-hour schedule runs 5:45pm–6:00am. Requires at least 1 year forklift experience and a valid forklift license; a HS diploma or GED is preferred. BRF offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year forklift experience in manufacturing.
• Forklift license required; recertification may be provided.
• English literacy for data entry and directions.
• HS diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs equipment inspection and documents deficiencies.
• Operates forklifts and other equipment following safety procedures.
• Maintains awareness of pedestrian traffic, docks, and racking conditions.
• Receives and transfers interplant product, locates material in storage locations, loads truckload and LTL shipments.
• Ensures pallet condition and load stability for safe handling.
• Follows SOPs, Bills of Lading, and inventory transactions in ERP.

Skills

Forklift operation

Forklift license

English language

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Baldwin Richardson Foods (BRF) is focused on enriching the flavor of life. As a full-service liquid products supplier and strategic partner to the food and beverage industry, BRF combines its formulation expertise and unique packaging options with robust processing capabilities to produce high-quality sauces, toppings, syrups, fillings, and shelf-stable beverages for the world's most iconic Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs), Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) brands, and food service companies. The company also manufactures and markets Mrs. Richardson's dessert sauces and Nance's mustards/condiments. BRF has facilities from coast-to-coast to meet our growing partnership needs.

WHAT WE NEED

This position provides the safe transportation and storage of all ingredients, packaging, and finished goods through BRF's facilities. Employees in this position are responsible for driving forklifts to load and unload trucks and storage racks, as well as storing and retrieving food products, equipment, or other materials to support food production lines.

Our Team follows a 2-2-3, 12-hour shift schedule, providing a consistent routine for work-life balance.
This opening is for our Night Shift - 5:45pm - 6:00am.
Sample 2-2-3 Shift Schedule :
Week 1:WorkMonday, Tuesday -OffWednesday, Thursday -WorkFriday, Saturday, Sunday
Week 2:OffMonday, Tuesday -WorkWednesday, Thursday -OffFriday, Saturday, Sunday

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Performs equipment inspection and documents any deficiencies as required.
• Operates forklifts and other equipment following BRF safety procedures. Maintains awareness of pedestrian traffic, docks, and racking conditions at all times when operating equipment.
• Inspects and takes necessary corrective actions to ensure that pallet condition and load stability of materials allow for safe handling.
• Follows all BRF Safety procedures and GMPs.
• Per established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), receives vendor purchase orders, receives and transfers interplant product, locates product in storage locations, picks truckload and LTL orders in FIFO sequence, and loads truckload and LTL carriers.
• Accurately follows Bills of Lading and Pick Lists and conducts supporting transactions in ERP to update Inventory.
• Loads and unloads trucks within standard time allocation and follows specified load distribution instructions.
• Receives, verifies counts, and places raw materials into specified warehouse storage locations.
• Inspects work area and maintains housekeeping to GMP and Food Safety standards at all times within the shift.
• Assists as assigned in organization and cleaning of dock, rack storage areas, and facility. Reports to supervision any deficiencies that cannot be immediately corrected.
• Reports and takes actions required to correct or rework any damaged materials.
• Participates in internal audit programs and offers suggestions for improved operations.
• Inspects all incoming and outbound freight and trailer conditions. Takes corrective action as required to ensure delivery of freight in acceptable condition by following Shipping and Receiving SOPs and documented inspection procedures.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

• A minimum of one (1) year of experience driving a forklift in a manufacturing setting, including close quarters and high traffic areas.
• Forklift license required. Employees will be recertified through the training process.
• High School Diploma or GED, preferred.
• Math Ability: Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers with 10's and 100's.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables. Able to problem solve based on past experience and training.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have the ability to enter information in English into a computer system.
• English fluency required to successfully speak, read, write, and comprehend directions in English and communicate with other employees in English as part of regular job duties.

Baldwin Richardson Foods (BRF) is a place where people go above and beyond. It's only fitting that our employees be compensated in a similar fashion. We offer a compensation and benefits package that’s holistic, competitive and fair. It's focused on total well-being, so in addition to standard benefits, we offer extra perks such as vacation buy, floating holidays, health and wellness rebate and tuition assistance. BRF is committed to hiring a workforce which encourages diversity of thought and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, genetics, gender identity or expression, national origin, or disability.