Forklift Operator (3rd Shift)

Wenner Bakery; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and growing bakery company where your skills as a Forklift Operator will be valued. This role involves operating battery-powered industrial trucks to efficiently move products and materials within a fast-paced environment. You'll play a crucial part in ensuring safety and compliance with all regulations while contributing to the overall success of the team. With a competitive compensation package and opportunities for career advancement, this is your chance to thrive in a supportive and entrepreneurial atmosphere. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and join a passionate team, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus up to $1,500

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; experience in forklift operation preferred.
• Must comply with safety regulations and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklifts to move and transport materials safely.
• Follow all safety regulations and maintain equipment.

Skills

Forklift Operation

Safety Regulations Compliance

Inventory Management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

1-3 Years Related Experience

Tools

Battery Operated Industrial Trucks

Electric Jack Equipment

Job description

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Do you want to join a growing company with a proven track record for success and growth? Europastry, a family business founded in Barcelona in 1987 by Pere Galles with locations worldwide! The bakery business is our passion and this is your opportunity to be a member of our team.

We are searching for a motivated & experienced Forklift Operator 1.

Drives battery operated industrial trucks such as stand up & 3 wheel sit down trucks, and ride on electric jack equipment with lifting devices such as forklift, fork grapple, clamps, elevating platform, to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products or materials by performing the following duties:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned as a normal practice.

• Follows all safety regulations established by the company.
• Follows all company policies.
• Follows all GMP regulations.
• Moves levers and presses pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus.
• Positions forks, lifting platform, or other lifting devices under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials and secures to transport load to designated area.
• Must supply route drivers, load trailers, and stack material by raising and lowering lifting device.
• Transport stock to new freezers by means of drexel.
• Records and sorts shipments according to shipping schedule.
• Loads or unloads materials onto or off of pallets, skids, or lifting devices.
• Recharges batteries, fills tank, and checks equipment before and after use.
• Observes all safety regulations established by the company, OSHA, or DOT and all applicable laws.
• Checks equipment and reports any problems to maintenance personnel.
• Informs supervision of any problems that may arise in the transportation, loading, or unloading of materials, or equipment.
• Must be able to assist other forklift operators Level 1 in loading, unloading, or transporting of products or materials.
• Records all inventory transactions on put away or let down sheets as determined by job function.
• Records pertinent information on assigned pick slips. Identifies any changes on the pick slips or let down sheet.

In addition to the essential duties and responsibilities listed above, all positions are also responsible for:

• Meeting company standards pertaining to quantity and quality of work performed on an ongoing basis, performing all work-related tasks in compliance with all Company policies and procedures.
• Adhering to Company policies, procedures, and directives regarding standards of workplace behavior in completing job duties and assignments. Must follow all Company Safety policies, as well as all GMP regulations and all lock-out/tag-out requirements according to OSHA requirements.

As an employee, you must also be aware of issues associated with food safety and safe food handling practices that are relevant to your job. Formal training is not required, but in-house Food Safety Training conducted by a qualified staff member is mandatory. You must know how to recognize, prevent, and alleviate food safety hazards. This position requires good working knowledge of the SQF code.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have a valid driver license.

What can Europastry offer to you?

• Sign-on Bonus: eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $1,500.00
• Competitive compensation package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance & ADD, STD, LTD, 401K, FSA, and Paid Time Off
• Ongoing opportunities for development and career advancement
• Exciting fast-paced entrepreneurial environment