Forklift Operator 1st Shift

Surlean Foods; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A food manufacturing company in the United States seeks a skilled Forklift Operator to move materials and load/unload trucks. The role requires maintaining equipment and performing safety inspections. Candidates should have excellent teamwork skills and a high school degree, while certification in operating forklifts is advantageous. Physical demands include lifting up to 50 lbs and standing for extended periods. Join us to contribute to a fast-paced environment with potential opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High school degree preferred. Certification in operating forklifts is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Operate the industrial forklift to move materials in the warehouse.
• Load and unload materials manually onto pallets or containers.
• Perform routine inspections to ensure forklift's working condition.
• Report any equipment damages or safety hazards to Supervisor.

Skills

Excellent teamwork skills

Ability to read labels and numbers

Ability to operate in high speed and fast-paced environment

Ability to add, subtract, and multiply

Able to follow instructions as directed by Supervisor

Ability to stand for a long time

Education

High school degree preferred

Certification in operating forklifts

Job description

Purpose

Operates the equipped industrial forklift to move materials in the warehouse region and to load and unload truck trailers or shipping containers. Operators maintain the equipment, machines, and electrical components.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Moving controls, devices, and levers to drive forklifts of industry to transfer materials between unloading, processing, loading, and storage areas.
• Organizing and securing stored materials such as boxes, pallets, and so on.
• Loading or unloading materials manually, off or on to pallets, platforms, skids, or lifting devises.
• Performing routine post and pre inspections to ensure suitable working nature or forklift equipment.
• Reporting to Supervisor regarding any damage to faulty equipment or any other safety hazards.
• Weighing products or materials, and recording weight and further production information on label and tags.
• Completing forklift operator training provided by Surlean.
• Performing other duties as allotted by supervisor.

Working Conditions

Frequently requires standing, lifting, walking, reaching, stooping, bending, smelling, listening, speaking, and seeing to perform the essential job duties. Work conditions vary, quitting time will vary based upon production needs, and flexibility is critical. Temperatures range from 30 to 110 degrees in processing departments. Exposure to potentially dangerous machinery and equipment are present in the plant. Potential electrical, mechanical, and chemical hazards are also present. The noise level is high and constant. Floors are damp and slick. Must be able to bend, stoop, pull and lift up to 50 lbs., and to stand for long periods of time.

Skills and Specification

• Excellent teamwork skills.
• Ability to read labels and numbers.
• Ability to operate in high speed and fast-paced environment.
• Ability to add, subtract, and multiply.
• Able to follow instructions as directed by Supervisor.
• Ability to stand for a long time.

Education and Qualification

High school degree preferred. Certification in operating forklifts is an advantage.