Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift

Red Gold; Elwood (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Gold in Indiana is seeking a reliable forklift operator to support loading, unloading, and moving materials between warehouses, production, and packaging lines. You will handle pallets, assist with packaging and staging orders, and ensure accurate paperwork.

The role requires safety focus, basic math and writing for daily checklists and BOLs, at least two years of forklift experience, and the ability to work on-site in a fast-paced food production environment.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills and attention to detail.
• Able to work with basic math and fill out required paperwork.
• Experience operating a lift truck safely in a warehouse setting.
• Demonstrated observation skills and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload materials and transfer between locations.
• Operate forklift according to safety standards.
• Move materials to/from warehouse, production and packaging lines.
• Pick orders and stage them for shipment.
• Remove pallets, tier sheets and trash as needed.
• Complete forklift daily checklist and paperwork.

Skills

Good communication

Accurate

Detail oriented

Multi-task oriented

Proactive

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2 years forklift experience

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Responsibilities

• Loading/Unloading/Transferring Materials
• Operates forklift truck according to required safety standards
• Moves materials to/from warehouse(s)/production line/packaging line, etc.
• Unloads/loads shuttles
• Picks orders
• Stages orders
• Removes used item(s) such as pallets, tier sheets, trash bins from production/packaging/warehouse areas

Documentation

• Completes required paperwork (e.g., tally sheets, slot change, shuttle transfer, etc.)
• Scans materials (via barcode tags) in and out of inventory
• Records receipt/loading of materials on driver paperwork (BOL)
• Completes "Forklift Operator's Daily Checklist" to indicate forklift/equipment is in proper working order

Other

• Assists production/packaging line operators by removing plastic and/or straps from pallets etc. when needed
• Performs routine maintenance (not handled by Maintenance Company) such as filling propane tank, checking valves, etc.
• Maintains clean work area by picking up trash, sweeping floor, wiping down equipment etc. as needed

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent experience
• Minimum 2 years’ prior forklift experience
• Must be able to successfully use basic math and writing skills necessary to accurately fill out required paperwork
• Should have working knowledge of warehouse operations or be trainable
• Must be capable of operating a lift truck in a safe and efficient manner by abiding by plant and company rules for shipping and warehousing
• Must be able to pass forklift training period through written and driving tests as well as on-the-job work efforts.
• Demonstrated observation skills

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Good communication skills
• Accurate
• Detail oriented
• Multi-task oriented
• Proactive

Supervisory Responsibilities

Direct: None
Indirect: None

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Sitting- to complete a task at lower levels
• Standing- to complete most all tasks
• Walking
• Climbing- to get to parts department, when using ladder, on equipment
• Reaching- to perform activities, to get tools out of toolbox
• Kneeling- to perform work activities at low levels
• Crawling- to perform work activities under equipment
• Squatting
• Bending/stooping- to pick up tools or parts, to perform work tasks at lower levels or inside a machine
• Twisting- to perform work activities
• Pinch- to use tools, to manipulate wires
• Grasping/handling- using tools, manipulating parts
• Must be able to drive a standard forklift with both hands and both feet
• Must have stamina and be able to move quickly
• Must be able to lift 80 pounds (pallets when necessary)
• Must be safety conscious.
• Free to move about in office environment as needed

Job Competencies

• Ethics/ Integrity/ Trust
• Attitude and Commitment
• Diversity
• Customer Service
• Company Engagement
• Quality
• Cost Consciousness

• Responsible for monitoring, record keeping and taking appropriate actions for specific Food Safety Plan and Food Quality Plan and pre requisite program requirements.
• Responsible to report food safety and quality issues to management.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

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