High Bay Freezer Forklift Operator (Crew A) Caldwell, ID

J.R. Simplot; Caldwell (ID); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food and agriculture is seeking a Forklift Operator to safely operate material handling equipment. Responsibilities include moving products, monitoring shipping activities, and maintaining safety standards. This role requires a high school diploma and forklift experience.

Qualifications

• 1 year of forklift operating experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Operates material handling equipment for moving and counting merchandise.
• Conducts cycle counts and reconciles inventory.
• Ensures compliance with safety and sanitation standards.

Skills

Forklift Operating

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.

Summary

This position is responsible for operating material handling equipment in a safe manner for the purpose of moving, locating, stacking and counting merchandise.

Key Responsibilities

• Executes the movement of cased product and totes to and from Packaging.
• Accurately monitors daily shipping activities and properly prepares trucks and railcars for shipment.
• Ensures the movement of railcars in a safe and efficient manner using the track mobile.
• Conducts cycle counts, reconciles inventory and audits data.
• Operates a forklift and conducts daily inspections of forklift equipment.
• Utilizes computer and computer programs, including DCS (Data Collection System) to communicate, document, track shift information and create spreadsheets. Ensures that all documents and reports are completed accurately in a timely and efficient manner.
• Ensures self-compliance with Company policies and plant procedures, and the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• May assist with training other plant personnel.
• Maintains Company standards for safety, quality, food safety, sanitation and GMPs.
  • Works within safety rules and regulations in actively avoiding injury to self and others.
  • Ensures proper food safety sanitation and cleaning procedures of all processing equipment and tools.
• Maintains necessary level of communication with team members and other support groups and does so in a participative management style conducive with operational goals.
• Ensures that additional accountabilities required by management are handled in a manner necessary to meet operational standards

Typical Education High school diploma or general education degree (GED) Relevant Experience

1 Yearof forklift operating experience is required.

Other Information

Ability to safely operate a forklift, loading and unloading trucks, and high stacking totes.

No relocation assistance offered for this role.

Shift: 6am-6pm

Pay: $25.87

Job Requisition ID:22257

Travel Required:None

Location(s):GF Idaho Warehouse - Caldwell

Country:United States

**The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status. **