Production Utility (Forklift/Riding Jack Driver)

Empire Packing; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local 7 UFCW Membership

Union Vision, Medical, and Dental

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation after 1 year

401(k)

Job summary

Empire Packing in Denver is seeking personnel for forklift and pallet jack certified production roles. You will follow order guides, verify pre-op checks, and pull boxed product for daily usage while ensuring accurate tray counts and proper placement at the dock.

The role requires consistent attendance, strong communication, and adherence to safety and quality standards in a cold production environment. Union benefits and 401(k) are included.

Qualifications

• Pallet Jack/Forklift Certification/Experience
• High School Diploma
• Ability to speak, read, and write English language
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Significant experience in production process
• Must attend work consistently
• Knowledge of knife sharpening
• Considerable knowledge of production processes and work requirements
• Good attention to detail
• Strong communication skills
• Display strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Adaptable and dependable with ability to follow direction and work in cooperation with others

Responsibilities

• Use order guide from Lead person.
• Use idents from the clerk’s office.
• Verify preoperational checks for forklift/jacks.
• Pull boxed product for the day’s usage.
• Follow box opening procedures.
• Place product on the dock.
• Verify tray counts and replenish as needed.
• Pull additional product for the day.
• Return product to proper pick slot at end of shift.
• Calculate usage and turn in idents to production clerk.
• Wash and sanitize utensils at day end.
• Ensure production quality.
• Ensure required tools and supplies are available.
• Ensure safe disassembly and proper storage of equipment.
• Notify Lead when issues arise.
• Maintain sanitation of work areas.
• Comply with safety rules.
• Follow safety equipment usage and practices.
• Support SQF System development and improvement.
• Adhere to Denver Processing Food Safety and Quality Principles.
• If absent, replacement by qualified coworker.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Forklift/Pallet Jack certification

English language proficiency

Production process experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Work ethic

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Knife sharpening knowledge

Job description

Essential Job Duties:

• Use order guide from Lead person.
• Use idents from the clerk’s office.
• Daily preoperational check list verified for Forklift and pallet jacks prior to using.
• Pull boxed product according to what is needed for the days usage
• Follow proper box opening procedures
• Responsible for placing product on the dock.
• Verify tray counts and replenish as necessary.
• Pull any additional product that may be needed for the day.
• Responsible to ensure product is returned to proper pick slot at end of shift
• Calculate usage of product and turn in original idents to production clerk.
• At days end responsible to wash and sanitize utensils.
• Responsible for production quality.
• Ensure all tools and supplies needed to get the job done are available
• Make sure all equipment being taken apart is being done safely and properly and that equipment is stored properly
• Notify Lead when issues arise
• Responsible for sanitation of work areas
• Assures compliance with all company safety rules
• Follow and monitor proper safety equipment usage and safety practices
• Follow established programs, policies and practices to produce safe quality foods that meet regulatory and company requirements.
• Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the SQF System.
• Accountable to Denver Processing Food Safety and Quality Principles.
• In case of an absence another employee with the same qualifications and training will replace that individual.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Pallet Jack/Forklift Certification/Experience
• High School Diploma
• Ability to speak, read, and write English Language
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Significant experience in production process
• Must attend work consistently
• Knowledge of knife sharpening
• Considerable knowledge of production processes and work requirements
• Good attention to detail
• Strong communication skills
• Display strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Adaptable and dependable with ability to follow direction and work in cooperation with others

Physical Requirements:

• Standing, walking, bending, lifting, stooping, crouching, kneeling intermittently.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs.
• Be able to work in a cold environment

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Note:

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization; these duties are considered marginal.

EOE: including disability/vets

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:

• Local 7 UFCW Membership
• Union Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage
• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation after 1 year
• 401(k)
• Hourly rate DOE (Step 1 $22.20, Step 2 $23.00, Thereafter $29.75)