Industrial Forklift Driver 1

Blue Diamond Growers; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Diamond Growers in Sacramento, CA, is hiring for a forklift operator on a day shift with hourly pay of $29.80. The role may be seasonal with potential recall depending on plant needs. Candidate will move palletized material, load/unload goods, and perform SAP-based inventory tasks.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of forklift experience. OSHA certification and OSHA-compliant safety practices are preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year forklift experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Proficient PC skills and basic math.

Responsibilities

• Operate gas or electric forklift.
• Unload/load trucks and pallets.
• Process SAP transactions for material movement.
• Pull customer and production orders via SAP barcode system.
• Verify packaging and inventory accuracy.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Basic math

Reading safety docs

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Barcode scanner

Job description

Work Shift:

Day

Pay Type:

Hourly

Hourly Rate (if applicable):

$29.80

Targeted Base Salary Range (if applicable):

N/A

JOB OVERVIEW:

Responsibility to maneuver forklift equipment safely throughout the facility; load and unload freight and supplies to and from trucks, trailers, and various warehouse locations; and perform put away and order replenishment from palletized material.

This position may be seasonal in nature based on plant operational needs. As a result, there may be periods during the year when the role is temporarily laid off for several months, with recall dependent on business demand.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Operation of gas or electric powered forklift.
• Operates specialized forklift to off-load product from pallet and load on to carriers. Load / unload trucks.
• Accountable for processing SAP transactions for material movement using scan gun technology.
• Pull customer orders as well as production orders utilizing SAP barcode system.
• Relocating and stacking as well as loading and unloading vehicles with palletized material in various container sizes and weights.
• Check packaging while unloading product for obvious damage and correctness of product.
• May perform high stacking of palletized material in congested and busy environments.
• Expected to perform job duties with a high degree of speed, accuracy, and safety.
• Required to perform safety inspections of forklift and attachments on a routine basis.
• Required to have knowledge of SAP barcode system and inventory transactions.
• Load and unload materials using the towveyor track.
• Must be able to track all inventory transactions to the lot level. Adhere to and maintain a high degree of inventory accuracy.
• Must be able to identify best and appropriate storage location for incoming material.
• Verify inventory on a daily basis using SAP scan gun. Must possess basic computer skills.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor or manager.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum level of education required.

• High School Diploma or GED

Minimum number of year(s) of experience required in addition to education plus type(s) of functional experience.

• One year of prior forklift driver experience.

Other required type(s) of functional experience (e.g., Production/Operations, Accounting, Forklift Operator, Inventory Control, etc.)

• Requires the ability to identify problems and assist in problem solving. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operations, shipping instructions, quality control sheets, sample requisitions, and schedules.
• Proficient PC knowledge and skills are a must.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Basic math skills are required.

Total minimum number of years of experience required in lieu of degree (if applicable)

• N/A

Other job requirements (e.g., certifications/licenses, CPG experience, work overtime/weekends, etc.)

Overtime as necessary is a requirement to the performance of this position

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES (Specialized education, specific software experience, etc.)

• Prior forklift driver in a warehouse environment.
• OSHA Forklift Operator certificate.
• Forklift operation experience using a push-pull or slip sheet attachment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be able to physically move throughout the facility, including climbing multiple flights of stairs, ladders, elevated catwalks and tight access areas. The position will require the ability to meet the physical demands of heavy lifting to carry out the assigned duties up to 50 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Must be able to work in a plant environment with exposure to dust, high noise, temperature and humidity extremes, and wet conditions, involving prolonged sitting, standing, and walking. These conditions reflect typical job requirements; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Team member safety is a priority, with additional information available through Blue Diamond Health and Safety.

WHY BLUE DIAMOND?

In addition to working at the world's largest, state-of-the-art almond manufacturer, we offer a safe and collaborative team environment, with numerous opportunities for free training and career advancement. Check out the BDG Benefits, Health & Wellness Guide HERE.

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Blue Diamond Growers (BDG) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. BDG provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information. BDG also complies with all provisions of the U.S. Government's Executive Order 11246 dated September 24, 1965 and the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor.