Forklift Operator - Day Shift

Prairie Farms Dairy; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food and beverage industry is seeking a Forklift Operator/Case Room Loader. This role involves driving industrial trucks, loading and unloading products, and maintaining safety standards. Candidates should have a high school diploma and relevant forklift experience. The position requires teamwork, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of related experience or training preferred.
• Minimum 1 year recent experience operating a forklift.
• Ability to perform basic math operations.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload products in trailers and staging areas.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Forklift Operator/Case Room Loader is responsible fordriving industrial trucks equipped with lifting devices loading and unloading product and/or cases, and working any station or line that is assigned. The Forklift Operator/Case Room Worker works anywhere in the warehouse or storage yard areas that may be assigned.

Shift: Day Shift, 4 days a week every and working every other weekend ; 4 days a week,

Time: 8a-6:30p

• Duties may include any number of the following: Loading and unloading products in trailers. Distributing pallets and staging areas. Stage materials for production.
• Move product & materials within facility (plant and/or cooler). Receive materials for warehouse storage
• Supplies packaging material, cartons and hulls to line as needed
• Loads and unloads products onto or from pallets and trucks by hand.
• Maintain pallet supply for palletizer
• Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible and accurate format, and completed with required information. Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP’s.
• Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary and safe work area.
• Follow all required work safe practices. This would include wearing of all required PPE in designated areas, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, fall restraints, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED preferred
• One to two years related experience and/or training; or, equivalent combination of education and experience
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.
• Minimum 1 year recent experience operating a forklift in a high efficiency environment.
• Must be able to stand and/or walk for virtually the entire shift.
• Experience within the food and beverage industry preferred.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours including overtime, weekends and holidays.
• Be able to effectively work in a team environment.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Must be able to pass all pre-employment screens (including drug, background and criminal checks).

Prairie Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.