Forklift Operator: Fast-Paced Production & Material Flow

CITIZEN CIDER LLC; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Citizen Cider LLC in Vermont is seeking a Forklift Operator to safely operate forklifts and related material-handling equipment to support the Operations department. The role ensures production, pressing, cellar, packaging, and warehouse activities are supplied with the necessary materials and tools to meet production schedules.

The ideal candidate will be safety-minded, dependable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate forklifts and other powered material-handling equipment as authorized.
• Move apples, juice, pallets, packaging materials, ingredients, finished product, waste, and other materials throughout the facility.
• Load and unload trucks and trailers safely and efficiently.
• Stage materials for pressing, production, cellar, packaging, and other Operations activities.
• Maintain proper organization of materials in designated storage areas.
• Inspect loads and pallets before moving and ensure materials are properly secured.
• Operate equipment at safe speeds and maintain awareness of pedestrians, vehicles, and other equipment.
• Follow established forklift traffic patterns and facility safety procedures.
• Communicate with team members to coordinate movement and staging of materials.

Job description

Citizen Cider LLC in Vermont is seeking a Forklift Operator to safely operate forklifts and related material-handling equipment to support the Operations department. The role ensures production, pressing, cellar, packaging, and warehouse activities are supplied with the necessary materials and tools to meet production schedules.

The ideal candidate will be safety-minded, dependable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment.