Production Forklift Operator

Sunny Delight Beverages Company; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvest Hill Beverage Company is seeking a Production Forklift Operator in Phoenix, AZ. The role requires operating a forklift in the production area while adhering to safety and GMP rules.

The incumbent will inspect equipment daily, ensure pallets and trailers are correctly loaded, and maintain organized work areas.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read and understand SOPs and customer specifications.
• Must be able to follow safety and GMP rules and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift throughout production area following all safety regulations.
• Keep work area clean and organized through good housekeeping.
• Complete daily forklift inspection and report issues to supervisor.
• Ensure pallets are loaded properly and communicate issues clearly.
• Ensure product is stocked in correct locations and trailers are loaded/unloaded properly.

Skills

Forklift operation

Safety awareness

Communication

Reading SOPs

Attention to detail

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Barcode scanner

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Full Time Phoenix, AZ, US

Salary Range: $18.00 To $19.00 Hourly

Harvest Hill Beverage Company is one of the nation’s largest independent branded beverage producers, delivering consistent annual revenue growth, with sales of just under $1 billion. The company was formed in June 2014 with the acquisition of Juicy Juice, and further expanded with 3 subsequent acquisitions which were consolidated into one company in May 2017. Our portfolio of iconic brands includes Juicy Juice®, SunnyD®, Veryfine®, Fruit2O®, Little HUG®, Daily’s Cocktails®, and Nutrament®. We manufacture, market, and distribute across multi-channels including Grocery, Mass Merchandisers, Warehouse Clubs, Convenience, Foodservice, and Liquor Distributors.

Harvest Hill is headquartered in Stamford, CT with a nationwide network of manufacturing and distribution facilities. We employ over 1,000 employees in the United States and are owned by private equity firm, Brynwood Partners. For more information, visit harvesthill.com.

SUMMARY

The Production Forklift Operator is responsible for operating a forklift throughout the production area while following all applicable safety regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS

to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Follow all safety, food safety, & GMP rules and regulations.
• Keep work area clean and organized by practicing good housekeeping in the immediate work area.
• Complete daily inspection of forklift.
• Ensure all pallets are loaded properly and clearly communicate any issues to supervisor and reload pallets correctly.
• Ensure product is stocked in the proper location.
• Ensure trailers are loaded/unloaded using proper method.
• Ability to use barcode scanner.
• Ability to communicate, injuries, equipment/product damage and unsafe conditions to supervisor immediately.
• Work in a safe manner by following all company rules and regulations as instructed during job orientation and yearly required safety training.
• Identify issues that he/she is not able to rectify and communicate them promptly to the Production Manager for assistance.
• All other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

WORK INSTRUCTIONS TO POSITION

SOPs are critical to meet customer specifications and maintenance of food safety, quality and process efficiency. Operator’s manual available on each line.

WORK SAFETY

Ensures that all tasks and functions of position are performed in a safe manner at all times and that all procedures and requirements are properly followed to accomplish assigned tasks.

FOOD SAFETY/QUALITY

Responsible for food safety and quality as well as reporting food safety and quality problems to personnel with authority if unable to initiate action.

BACKUP COVERAGE

In the absence of this position, another qualified Forklift Operator or Back-up Forklift Operator shall cover the absence.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

HS Diploma or equivalent. Must be able to attend all job-related training classes to increase job knowledge and improve job performance. This also encourages confidence and sense of accomplishment.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and understand standard operating procedures and customer specifications. Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts using calculator.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Successful completion of company forklift certification. Valid Driver’s License.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

As required to attend off site training.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close visions and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Employee subject to company rules, regulations and GMP’s.

*NOTE: THE ABOVE IS NOT MEANT NOR SHALL BE CONSTRUED AS AN EXCLUSIVE LIST OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES*