Forklift Operator - Shipping (Unloader)

Trinidad Benham; Sterling (CO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Weekly pay

Insurance coverage that includes life

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays and vacation

Tuition assistance program

ESOP

Job summary

Trinidad Benham Corp in Sterling, CO is seeking a full-time forklift operator to move product safely and efficiently, load and unload trucks, and wrap shipments. You will read Bills of Lading, perform daily inspections, and maintain accurate paperwork.

This role requires attention to detail, GMP/SQF awareness, and adherence to safety policies. Weekly pay and robust benefits accompany stable employment at a historic company.

Qualifications

• Forklift operation and daily inspection.
• Read Bills of Lading and pick sheets.
• Safe loading/unloading of products to/from semis.
• Attention to detail and safety compliance.
• Ability to maintain clean and organized isles and racks.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operate a forklift and perform required daily inspection.
• Read and understand Bills of Lading and pick sheets.
• Load and unload products to/from semi-trucks.
• Filling out scale tickets, ensuring that load and ticket match.
• Ensure that the correct trailer is in the door for the scheduled load.
• Ensure tags match the paperwork and product listed.
• Arrange the warehouse by moving products to make room for incoming loads.
• Coordinate with the Shipping Supervisor regarding product rotation and space allocation.
• Perform periodic quality control checks to ensure the product is staged and shipped according to customer requirements.
• Comply with company safety policies and maintain a clean and orderly work area.

Job description

Description

There's a reason Trinidad Benham is recognized as a leader in our industry. Trinidad Benham Corp has been in business for over 100 years, and we know a thing or two about providing stable employment and growth.

Department

Packaging Operations

Employment Type

Full Time

Location

Sterling, CO

Compensation

$17.00 - $19.50 / hour

What You'll Be Doing

Forklift operators move our product—whether loading or unloading it for transportation, wrapping it for shipment, or moving it around the facility. They must be safety-minded and pay close attention to detail.

• Safely and efficiently operate a forklift and perform required daily inspection
• Read and understand Bills of Lading and pick sheets
• Load and unload products to/from semi-trucks
• Filling out scale tickets, ensuring that load and ticket match
• Ensure that the correct trailer is in the door for the scheduled load
• Ensure tags match the paperwork and product listed
• Arrange the warehouse by moving products to make room for incoming loads
• Ensuring the number of totes unloaded matches the recorded amount
• Printing required to pick tickers and assign orders to be pulled for shipment; ensure correct loading of trucks through proper weight distribution
• Check product to be shipped for accuracy per customer orders
• Maintain clean and organized isles and rack storage, consolidate partial pallets when needed
• Coordinate with the Shipping Supervisor regarding product rotation and space allocation. Ensure first in, first out (FIFO) stock rotation is followed
• Performing periodic quality control checks to ensure the product is staged and shipped according to customer requirements
• Communicate with management and maintenance personnel on a timely basis to facilitate maintenance and repairs.
• Comply with company safety policies and maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) procedures, including timely and accurate documentation of required SQF forms.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Shipping Supervisor, Lead, or Plant Manager.

EXTRAS

• Employee-owned
• Advancement Opportunities
• Weekly pay
• Insurance coverage that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance and flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid holidays and competitive vacation/sick pay plans
• Tuition assistance program
• Employee stock ownership program (ESOP)