Forklift Operator - 1st Shift East

Fair Oaks Foods; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A food processing company in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin, is seeking a Forklift Operator. This role involves safely operating forklifts and handling materials efficiently across various locations. Responsibilities include ensuring the accuracy of shipments, adhering to safety protocols, and maintaining proper inventory records. The ideal candidate will have experience with logistics equipment and basic proficiency in SAP. The position requires physical endurance, as well as being able to work in varying environmental conditions.

Qualifications

• Ability to safely operate various logistics equipment including reach trucks.
• Must maneuver lifts in tight spaces with proficiency.
• Basic math, reading, and language skills required.

Responsibilities

• Transport requested materials to/from various locations within the facility.
• Ensure prompt delivery of items based on production schedules.
• Follow safety procedures and report transportation issues.

Skills

Safe operation of reach trucks

Driving High Lift

Basic proficiency in SAP

Physical inventory skills

Tools

SAP

RF scan gun

Industrial forklift

Job description

Position Summary

The Forklift Operator will operate an industrial forklift/reach truck to accomplish various materials handling assignments. Performs a combination of tasks including but not limited to receiving, filling, shipping, and inspecting orders accurately and in a timely manner; efficiently and safely loads, unloads, and conveys materials. Various levels of skill are indicated below.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and transports requested materials to and from various locations including machines, loading docks, production floor, trucks, and storage areas.
• Obtains production schedule and/or shipping orders and then identifies, verifies, and transports requested raw materials, equipment, or processing materials accordingly.
• Applies to the understanding of machine loading capacity and loading schedule, ensuring prompt and efficient delivery of required items.
• Uses protective materials and strapping equipment to protect and secure loads; once delivered, removes strapping and wrapping, then safely disposes of waste materials in designated containers or areas.
• Follows all company people safety and food safety procedures.
• Reports any problems with materials or transportation to the supervisor.
• Performs other related duties as requested.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to safely operate reach trucks, and other logistics equipment as required.
• Ability to drive the following types or PIT types: High Lift, Standup, Sit-downs, Walkies, Walkie Rider, and Hand Pallet Jacks.
• Must be able to maneuver lifts in tight spaces.
• Perform physical inventory requests.
• Printing and labeling SAP tags properly.
• Proficient at RF scan gun.
• Material transfers in SAP.
• Freezer put away in SAP.
• Cover production lines.
• Basic proficiency in SAP.
• Basic math, language, and reading skills.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Work is performed in a manufacturing and office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required:

• Standing and/or walking throughout the shift.
• Perform physical skills: hold, feel, reach, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, hear and listen.
• Lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs.
• Use of both hands when required, some repetitive motion required.
• Work in both extremely hot and cold temperatures as well as wet conditions.
• Maintain single-task focus.
• Have constant situational awareness.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Fair Oaks Foods assures equal employment opportunity in all its hiring and employment policies and practices, which include all aspects of employment, such as recruiting, hiring, promotions, transfers, demotions, layoffs or terminations, compensation, benefits, training, company-sponsored education, social and recreational programs or events, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. These policies and practices are administered without regard to “legally protected categories” such as: race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation or sexual orientation, pregnancy status or medical conditions related to childbirth, and/or any other factor protected by law.