Forklift Operator Freezer

Lawler Foods; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food distribution is seeking a Forklift Operator for their freezer operations. The role involves operating material handling equipment, ensuring accuracy in inventory management, and working in varying temperature environments. Successful candidates should hold a forklift certification and possess strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Stand Alone Forklift Driver.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all receipts, transfers, and counts are accurate.
• Operate forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Load and unload trucks according to procedures.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Education

Forklift operator certification (in-house)

Job description

FORKLIFT OPERATOR FREEZER:

The Forklift Operator Freezer position Operates Material Handling Equipment. Works in Temperatures from -10 degrees to 100 degrees F. Receives and Puts Away Finished Product from Production at both Facilities into the Finished Products Freezers. Pulls, Stages, and Loads Finished Products for Customer Orders to be Shipped, and Cycle Counts Inventory according to established procedures. Communicates with Internal Departments as needed.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure all receipts, transfers, transactions, documentation and counts are accurate.
• Operate material handling equipment (Sit Down, Stand-Up Forklifts and Pallet Jacks).
• When receiving, shipping, transferring materials from one location to another check pallet condition,product condition, product item number and description, item lot number, item quantity and item location.
• Ship / Receive / Supply material according to established procedures.
• Check trailer temperature as required before loading / unloading.
• Check material temperature as required before loading / unloading.
• Review all incoming / outgoing and internal documentation as required.
• Inspect all incoming / outgoing pallets for integrity and cleanliness.
• All materials should be pulled FIFO unless otherwise instructed.
• Pull and scan materials according to pick ticket and or request and transfer to proper staging location.
• Scan and stack materials according to procedures.
• Tag each pallet according to procedures.
• Report any damages, discrepancies etc… to the Supervisor immediately.
• Perform all required computer transactions.
• Perform all required scanner transactions.
• Follow proper material storage and handling procedures.
• Load / Unload truck or trailer according to procedures.
• Pull and stage materials as requested for transfer between facilities.
• Process return materials as per procedure.
• Follow all safety procedures and guidelines.
• Conduct cycle counts as assigned by Supervisor.
• Keep work area clean and orderly.
• Ensure all GMPs, departmental procedures and company policies are followed within the warehouse.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Work in temperatures from -10 degrees to 100 degrees F.
• Initiate Cycle Counts
• Process - Place or Remove HOLD tags.
• Reconcile Inventory.
• Communicate with Internal Departments as needed. e.g. QA, Customer Service, Maintenance, etc….

EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

• Forklift operator certification (in-house).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Stand Alone Forklift Driver