Production Forklift Operator - US

Pure Flavor; Romulus (MI); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Pure Flavor in Romulus, MI is seeking a Production Forklift Operator to load, unload, and move product and packaging. You will support the supply chain by staging stock and ensuring accurate shipments for production.

The role requires forklift experience, GMP/food safety awareness, and strict adherence to safety policies. Day-to-day duties include inventory rotation, equipment inspection, and communicating issues to the Production Supervisor.

Qualifications

• Secondary School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum two years forklift experience; forklift certification preferred.
• Knowledge of GMP, Health and Safety, and Food Safety preferred.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team.
• Commitment to adhere to security and safety procedures; excellent driving skills.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment with accuracy.
• Ability to remain focused and show good judgement; English proficiency.
• Steel-toed shoes required.

Responsibilities

• Operate forklift or hand truck to stage, count, sort and move shipments.
• Ensure a constant supply to the production floor; rotate and organize inventory using FIFO.
• Examine shipment contents and verify against records; place shipments to designated location.
• Communicate with Production Supervisor about quality issues or shortages.
• Maintain a clean work area; remove pallets and related waste.
• Daily forklift inspection and report damages or issues.
• Comply with SOPs, GMPs, Food Safety and Health and Safety policies.
• Perform other tasks as defined by the company.

Skills

English communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Independent work

Fast-paced environment

Self-motivation

Good judgement

Safety-conscious

Education

Secondary School Diploma

Tools

Forklift

Forklift Certification

Job description

TheProduction Forklift Operator is responsible for the safe operating and managing of industrial equipment to load, unload and move product and packaging, from storage areas, machines and loading docks. The prime function of the role is to support the supply chain through locating and moving stock of product, packaging materials and pallets from storage areas to the production floor, and the unloading of trucks for all incoming product and packaging material and accurately count and document shipments.

Responsibilities:

• Operate forklift or other hand truck activities, to stage, count, sort and move shipments of product and packaging material
• Ensure a constant supply of packaging and product to the production floor; check quality and condition of product and packaging; rotate and organize inventory per company procedures, using FIFO method
• Examine shipment contents and compare with records to verify accuracy and quality of shipment; place shipment to designated location; rotate and organize inventory per company procedures, using FIFO method
• Communicate frequently with Production Supervisor, report quality issues, damage, shortages of product or packaging
• Maintain a clean work area; remove empty and damage pallets, wood, and plastic
• Daily inspection of assigned forklift or other material handling equipment; report damages or mechanical issues to personnel with authority
• Remove all waste from packing area by using dump bins and supply empty bins to be filled
• Comply with SOPs, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Food Safety, Health and Safety, and company policies and procedures; ensure standards consistently meet expectations
• Other core expectations as defined by the company.

Qualifications:

• Secondary School Diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum two (2) years’ forklift experience required; Forklift Certification preferred
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices, Health and Safety, Food Safety preferred
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team
• Commitment to adhere to all security and safety procedures; excellent driving skills and the ability to show good judgement
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate keen attention to detail and task-related accuracy, as well as consistent follow-through skills
• Ability to remain focused for extended periods of time and react quickly in emergency situations
• Proficient in English communication; oral, written and reading
• Steel toed shoes are required

Work Environment:

• Hours of work may vary depending on business needs; Flexibility required
• This job operates in a refrigerated warehouse, where temperatures range from 45-55°F. The noise level in the work environment can be loud due to packaging machinery, and forklift truck operation.
• Role frequently requires the ability to stand, walk, bend, twist, use hands to handle or feel product or packaging, and reach with hands and arms
• The position requires the ability to regularly lift to 30-pounds, occasionally up to 50-pounds