Industrial Forklift Driver 1

Blue Diamond Growers; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Diamond Growers is seeking a forklift operator to safely move goods, load/unload trucks, and perform SAP-based material movements in our facility. The role may be seasonal with recalls based on demand.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of forklift experience, high school diploma or GED, and the ability to meet safety and inventory accuracy standards in a high-demand environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year forklift driving experience.
• Overtime may be required to meet business needs.

Responsibilities

• Operate gas or electric forklift safely.
• Unload/load trucks and move materials within facility.
• Process SAP material movements using scan gun.
• Pull customer and production orders via SAP barcode system.
• Ensure inventory accuracy and proper storage locations.
• Inspect forklift and attachments for safety.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory control

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

SAP barcode system

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.

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 years of experience required in addition to education: One year of prior forklift driver experience.
• Other required type(s) of functional experience: 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: N/A.
• Other job requirements (certifications/licenses, CPG experience, work overtime/weekends, etc.): Overtime as necessary is a requirement to the performance of this position.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES

• 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. Grow your career. Partner with us. We Are the Almond People!

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.

ABOUT BLUE DIAMOND

In 1910 a cooperative of 230 California almond growers formed with the following core values: To build strong relationships among growers and with their customers; To communicate directly and honestly; and To work as a team to realize the best return on their investment. More than a century later, Blue Diamond Growers still adheres to these values at every level of our operation. Our employees are strongly committed to the brand and to each other - the word "family" is often used to describe our culture. Today, Blue Diamond Growers represents more than 3,000 almond growers in California - the state that provides over 80% of the world's supply. We are one of the most recognized food brands in the world, with annual sales exceeding $1billion. We believe in transparency and honest communication. Our work style is team-based, working together to innovate, process, and distribute the best almond products to the world. After more than 100 years, our core values of integrity, partnership, innovation and quality remain strong. Our commitment to excellence has driven Blue Diamond's unprecedented growth, innovation, high quality, and value. You'll find these values at work throughout our company. We strive for a diverse workforce, always aiming for greater levels of inclusion. In addition to a robust benefits package, we offer an employee wellness and fitness program, in which a majority of our workforce currently participates.