Outside Forklift (Crew A) Caldwell, ID

Simplot Company; Caldwell (ID); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Simplot Company in Caldwell, Idaho hires a full-time Packaging Materials Handler to ensure efficient movement of supplies. Responsibilities include monitoring shipments, staging goods, accurate labeling, cycle counts, and operating forklift equipment with safety and GMP adherence.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED and at least six months forklift experience. You will work 6:00am-6:00pm, with overtime as needed, and will use computers and spreadsheets to document shift

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Six months forklift operating experience minimum.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift, load/unload trucks and high stack totes.

Responsibilities

• Monitors movement of supplies to and from the packaging area using a computer or handheld device.
• Stages fiber and other packaging goods and ensures accurate delivery per Bill of Lading.
• Labels inventory with barcodes and verifies lot codes.
• Performs cycle counts, reconciles inventory and audits data.
• Operates forklift and conducts daily inspections.
• Uses computer programs to document shift information and create spreadsheets.
• Maintains safety, GMPs, and food safety standards.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory control

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift equipment

Spreadsheet software

Inventory management software

Job description

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The 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 exists to ensure efficient movement of supplies to and from the Packaging Materials Storage Area. This includes operation, sanitation and quality control of the area and any related supplies.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitors the movement of supplies, both incoming to the Packaging Materials Storage Area and outgoing to the production facility, through the use of a computer or handheld device.
• Responsible for staging of fiber and other packaging goods.
• Ensures incoming supplies are delivered accurately and verifies that quantities delivered match quantities on the Bill of Lading.
• Accurately labels inventory with bar codes and verifies lot codes.
• Conducts cycle counts, reconciles inventory and audits data.
• Empties trash cans, bins and boxes in Receiving /USDA on a daily basis.
• Operates a forklift and conducts daily inspections of forklift equipment.
• Utilizes computer and computer programs 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)

• Six months of forklift operating experience minimum.
• Ability to safely operate a forklift, loading and unloading trucks, and high stacking totes.

Other Information

Shift: 6:00am-6:00pm

Pay: $24.96/hourly

Must be able to work around and consume products containing soy, wheat, and dairy.

Overtime in this position is common and may be required to meet operational needs.

No relocation assistance offered for this role.

Full-time position.

Travel Required:None

Location(s):GF Idaho Plant - Caldwell

Country:United States

**The 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.