Forklift Operator

Quirch Foods Southeast, LLC.; Town of Hammond (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Prescription Drug Plan

Disability Plan

Life insurance Plan

401K savings Plan

Paid Holidays

Personal Time off

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Quirch Foods Southeast, LLC. is seeking a reliable warehouse Associate in Wisconsin to operate forklifts, pick orders, and prepare shipments for customers.

You will inspect inbound product, rotate stock, maintain inventory accuracy, and load/unload trucks while following safety protocols in a cold warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Forklift and OSHA Certification preferred.
• Read, write, and comprehend English to perform tasks and read shipping papers.
• Able to lift 20–100 lbs regularly.

Responsibilities

• Operates forklift and pallet jack as needed.
• Inspect product being received for damages.
• Keep warehouse organized and clean.
• Able to perform inventory cycle count as needed.
• Pick point of sales orders for customers picking up product.
• Perform stock rotation of product.
• Receive trucks in a timely and accurate manner to load and unload trucks per PO requirements.
• Follow appropriate safety protocols and inspect machinery before and after use.
• Scan and place labels on products per requirements.
• Maintain inventory accuracy and product storage integrity.
• Ensure facility maintenance and asset security.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory control

Pallet jack operation

Read/write English

Tools

CK31 scanner

CK71 scanner

Pallet jack

Job description

It'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 needed
• Inspect product being received for damages
• Keep warehouse organized and clean
• Able to perform inventory cycle count as needed
• Pick point of sales orders for customers picking up product
• Perform stock rotation of product
• Receive trucks in a timely and accurate manner to load and unload tractor-trailer trucks per P.O requirements
• Follow appropriate protocols and inspect machinery before and after use
• Scan and place labels on products depending on requirements
• Maintain the integrity of products through proper handling and storage
• Maintain accurate inventories
• Ensure facility maintenance through housekeeping, keeping product and facility secure, and maintaining the assets of the facility
• Timely and accurate slotting of products in rack system
• Other duties as required

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Forklift and OSHA Certification preferred
• Can 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 training
• Familiar with CK31 & CK71 scanner a plus
• Possess 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 diplomatically
• Ability to work in a cold environment and withstand cold temperatures
• Ability to meet physical requirements including: standing, sitting and walking throughout the day; repeated twisting at the torso while lifting, pushing, and pulling inventory from shelves
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, and/or pull 20-100lbs regularly

Benefits you will enjoy:

• Medical
• Dental
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Disability Plan
• Life insurance Plan
• 401K savings Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Personal Time off
• Employee Discounts

Quirch 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.

We are Quirch Foods. Our Passion is your Joy. We are one of the largest distributors of food products in the U.S., Latin America, and the Caribbean, with a customer list that includes independent and chain supermarkets, foodservice distributors, processors and manufacturers, cruise lines, and restaurants. 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. Quirch Foods owns a portfolio of proprietary food brands and offers domestic and international logistics, cold chain services, marketing support, as well as advanced technological solutions to provide unmatched service to its customers. Our culture is one of Win/Win, not just for our customers but also for every team member. We take pride in our diverse workforce, and each team member takes part in the company’s continuous growth.