Forklift Operator 2nd Shift

Surlean Foods; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A food manufacturing company in the United States is seeking a Forklift Operator to manage material movement within the warehouse and loading/unloading processes. Candidates should have strong teamwork skills and the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment. Preferred qualifications include a high school diploma and forklift certification. The position involves physical labor and frequent standing, with varied temperature conditions. Flexibility and adherence to safety protocols are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent teamwork skills are essential.
• Ability to read labels and numbers is required.
• Certification in operating forklifts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to transfer materials across various areas.
• Load and unload materials from pallets and containers.
• Conduct regular inspections of forklift equipment.
• Report equipment issues and safety hazards to the Supervisor.

Skills

Teamwork skills

Ability to read labels and numbers

Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment

Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication)

Ability to follow instructions

Ability to stand for long periods

Education

High school diploma preferred

Forklift operating certification

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.