Outbound Forklift Operator

FreshPoint, Inc.; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service provider is seeking an Outbound Forklift Operator in Hartford, CT. The role involves replenishing selection slots, rotating products FIFO, and cleaning and sanitizing the work area. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or GED, with preferred experience in a warehouse setting and with forklifts. This full-time position requires strong communication skills and the ability to meet physical demands in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Six months experience in a warehouse.
• Six months of experience using a stand-up forklift and riding pallet jack preferred.
• Basic knowledge of fresh produce preferred.
• Experience with replenishment and cycling of product preferred.

Responsibilities

• Replenishes selection slots during operations.
• Rotates product FIFO.
• Cleans and sanitizes work area.

Skills

Strong reading and writing skills

Fluency in English

Ability to perform at acceptable productivity levels

Professional communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Stand-up forklift

Riding pallet jack

RF scanners

Job description

Overview

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Job Summary: Responsible for ensuring that the selection slots are consistently replenished during selection and that all replenished slots are rotated in FIFO.

Responsibilities

• Replenishes selection slots during selection operations.
• Rotates product FIFO (first-in-first-out).
• Responsible for the cleaning and sanitation of the work area.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Experience:
  • Six (6) months experience in a warehouse.
  • Six (6) months experience of proficiently utilizing a stand-up forklift and riding pallet jack preferred.
  • Basic knowledge of fresh produce preferred.
  • Experience in replenishment, cycling of product, RF (radio frequency) scanners and other returns related functions preferred.
• Skills:
  • Must have strong reading, writing, and be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.
  • Ability to perform work assignments at an acceptable productivity level.
  • Able to effectively communicate and interact with others in a professional manner.

Physical Demand

• Stand for extended periods of time; bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, squat, and walk.
• Lift and move cases up to 75 lbs continuously, from floor to various heights (knee, waist, shoulder, overhead).
• Use hands to apply labels to cases.
• Handle and operate equipment controls; reach with hands and arms.
• Must be able to talk and hear; aware of warning horns on moving machinery.
• Specific vision abilities including close and distance vision, depth perception, color vision, peripheral vision, and focus adjustment.
• Demonstrate a high level of endurance, energy, and strength to perform the position.

Work Environment

Must be able to work in confined spaces.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Food and Beverage Services

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