Forklift Operator — Cold Storage Warehouse Pro

FreshPoint Oahu, Ltd. (FreshPoint Hawaii, LLC); New York (NY); On-site; USD 14,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

US1150 Buckhead Meat New Jersey (Division of Buckhead Meat Co) is seeking a warehouse associate responsible for all general warehouse functions including loading, unloading, depalletizing, receiving, put-away, replenishments, and product selection when qualified.

Requires working in freezer, cooler, and dry environments with extreme temperatures. Must pass forklift certification and maintain safety standards, with attention to productivity goals.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must pass a functional capacity test.
• Must be able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with supervision, management and co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Follow warehouse management system directed tasking to transport pallets of product safely between staging areas (docks, pack/holds, manual depal area and storage areas (rack) following established PWMs.
• Put away product using material handling equipment (MHE), primarily a reach forklift.
• Inspect product being moved for shortages, damage, quality, or deterioration of packing and report to supervisor.
• Replenish product to full pallet or hand stack pick location/slot from reserve location following directed tasking and established PWMs.
• Remove shrink wrap, bands or tape when placing a pallet into a selection location (for replenishments).
• Ensure pallets are secured with shrink wrap for effective delivery to a door or staging area and to rack storage (for puts).
• When carrying multiple pallets, pallet with heavier items should be transported on the bottom and pallet with lighter items should be placed on the top to prevent damage to lighter product.
• Deliver stacked pallets to assigned area on loading dock in an effort to ensure that products are accurately staged and can be systematically loaded.
• Must successfully complete the forklift operator certification process and testing and be able to perform the PWMs.
• Work effectively with immediate supervisor to minimize warehouse shrink/damage (product loss).
• Responsible for the neatness and cleanliness of assigned work areas and travel aisles, and the accuracy of warehouse locations.
• Report any unfixable/unsafe issues immediately to supervisor.
• Observe and enforce all safety rules to eliminate accidents and injuries.
• Operate appropriate MHE, such as forklifts and pallet jacks, in a safe and orderly manner to eliminate accidents and injuries.
• Observe proper lifting techniques and physical work practices in accordance with established PWMs.
• Ensure that MHE is maintained (perform daily inspection) and clean; report repair or service needs to supervisor to minimize equipment damage and down time.
• Use warehouse computers and RF equipment in a safe and professional manner to avoid damage to equipment.
• Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies (i.e. attendance, Code of Business Conduct & Ethics, Associate Handbook, etc.
• Comply with all applicable State/Federal laws, regulations, and policies (i.e. OSHA {Occupational Health and Safety Administration}, HACCP {Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points}, etc.).
• Supports food safety policies, standard operating procedures, and prerequisite food safety control programs that meet legal and quality requirements and industry best practices as defined in our Food Safety Commitment documentation.
• Performs other warehouse duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Safety compliance

Forklift operation

MHE operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Six months forklift experience

Reach truck experience preferred

Crown/Raymond reach truck experience a plus

Tools

Forklift trucks

RF equipment

Warehouse computers

Job description

US1150 Buckhead Meat New Jersey (Division of Buckhead Meat Co) is seeking a warehouse associate responsible for all general warehouse functions including loading, unloading, depalletizing, receiving, put-away, replenishments, and product selection when qualified.

Requires working in freezer, cooler, and dry environments with extreme temperatures. Must pass forklift certification and maintain safety standards, with attention to productivity goals.