Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift

Fair Oaks Foods; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Fair Oaks Foods in Davenport, IA is seeking a dependable Forklift Operator to load, unload, and move materials across production floors and loading docks. You will operate forklifts/reach trucks, verify shipments, and support inventory accuracy in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

The role requires safe operation, basic SAP knowledge, RF scanning, and adherence to food safety procedures. This is a full-time position with competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Safely operate reach trucks, and related logistics equipment.
• Experience with various PIT types including High Lift, Standup, Sit-downs, Walkie models.
• Ability to maneuver lifts in tight spaces and perform physical inventory requests.
• Proficient with SAP for material transfers, freezer put-away, and labeling SAP Tags.
• Basic math, reading, and language skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and transports requested materials to and from locations including machines, docks, production floor, trucks, and storage areas.
• Verifies production schedules and shipping orders, and transports raw materials or processing materials accordingly.
• Monitors loading capacity and scheduling to ensure timely deliveries.
• Uses protective materials and strapping equipment to secure loads and disposes of waste materials properly.
• Adheres to all safety procedures for people and food safety.
• Reports problems with materials or transportation to supervisor.
• Performs other related duties as requested.

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.

• 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.

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.