Forklift Operator Union

Refresco; Truesdale (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food and beverage services sector is looking for a Forklift Operator Union to ensure safe and efficient operations of powered industrial trucks. This entry-level position involves loading, unloading, and transporting materials, requiring forklift certification and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must be forklift certified by an approved trainer.
• Ability to perform basic computer functions and operate production software.

Responsibilities

• Operate powered industrial trucks for loading and unloading materials.
• Adhere to safety policies and perform pre-trip forklift inspections.
• Supply raw materials to production lines as required.

Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Safety and Risk Management

Technology Familiarity

Education

Forklift Certification

Job description

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• Reporting to the department Manager, the Forklift Operator II is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of powered industrial trucks. Responsibilities include loading and unloading trucks with raw materials and/or finished goods. Forklift Operators may also supply raw materials to a production line as well as remove finished goods from a production line. Forklift Operators will acquire and maintain in-house forklift certification and adhere to all safety guidelines and Personal Protection Equipment.
  
  
  

Summary Description:

• Reporting to the department Manager, the Forklift Operator II is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of powered industrial trucks. Responsibilities include loading and unloading trucks with raw materials and/or finished goods. Forklift Operators may also supply raw materials to a production line as well as remove finished goods from a production line. Forklift Operators will acquire and maintain in-house forklift certification and adhere to all safety guidelines and Personal Protection Equipment.
  
  
  

Essential Job Functions:

• Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and adhere to the required personal protective equipment (PPE) while in the warehouse or production areas (including but not limited to hairnets/beard nets, safety glasses, hearing protection, hard toe and slip/oil resistant shoes, appropriate safety gloves, and seatbelts while operating forklifts).
• Responsible for adhering to food quality and food safety guidelines per Refresco, Customer and/or governing bodies (ex. SQF) standards.
• Load and unload raw materials from incoming trucks and transport them to designated areas. Validate quantities by use of Blind Count Sheets or use of SAP transactions performed on forklift computer.
• Ability to use SAP database through Vehicle Mounted Units (VMUs) installed on forklifts.
• Load/unload trucks and perform all other warehouse functions within SAP using the forklift VMU.
• Ability to operate powered industrial trucks (PIT’s) in a high paced environment and be in-house forklift certified.
• Supply raw materials to the production lines as required.
• Perform pre-trip forklift inspections and adhere to forklift battery or propane tank changing operations and safety procedures.
• Know proper use of dock levelers, dock restraints and dock doors.
• Know basic loading pattern for inter-warehouse transfers.
• Perform SAP cycle count on a location; query a location & pallet tag and make basic pallet case adjustments
• Be proficient in any or all of the Receiving Functions, VNA (very narrow aisle) turret truck operations, or perform transfers & putaways at any Warehouse site for the plant.
• Perform any other driving activities as directed by leadership.
• Clean/maintain work areas throughout the shift.
• May have production machine operation duties.
  
  
  

Required Skills:

• Capability to read and write job instructions in the specified acceptable language(s) for the location.
• Must be able to perform basic computer functions.
• Must demonstrate the basic operation of powered industrial trucks.
• Must be forklift certified by an approved Refresco trainer.
• SAP experience: know how to use PUTAWAY and TRANSFER functions for finished goods movement and how to scan product
  
  
  

Competencies:

• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to quickly identify and resolve operational issues.
• Technology: Familiarity with warehouse management software for tracking inventory and logistics.
• Technology: Basic computer skills for operating production software and logging data.
• Cognitive: Ability to analyze data and process parameters to optimize production.
• Safety and Risk Management: Participation in safety audits and inspections to ensure a safe working environment
  
  
  

Other Duties:

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Services

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