Forklift Operator - 3rd Shift

Red Gold Tomatoes; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Gold Tomatoes is seeking a dependable Forklift Operator to support loading, unloading and moving materials within our warehouse and production areas. You will operate a forklift safely, transfer goods between shipping, receiving, and production lines, and help maintain orderly, clean work areas.

Candidates should have at least a high school diploma or GED, 2 years of forklift experience, and the ability to complete required paperwork accurately.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 2 years forklift experience.
• Ability to complete required paperwork accurately.
• Safe operation of lift truck per plant rules for shipping and warehousing.
• Must pass forklift training (written and driving tests).

Responsibilities

• Load/unload/transfer materials between locations.
• Operate forklift safely according to required standards.
• Move materials to/from warehouse(s)/production lines/packaging lines.
• Unloads/loads shuttles.
• Picks and stages orders.
• Removes used pallets, tier sheets, trash bins from work areas.

Skills

Good communication

Accurate

Detail oriented

Multi-tasking

Proactive

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Forklift experience (2+ years)

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
• Other
• 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.

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