Receiving Operator

Abimarfoods; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Longevity bonus

Perfect attendance bonus

7 Paid Holidays

Sign on Bonus

Job summary

Abimarfoods in Abilene, Texas is seeking a Forklift Operator responsible for loading and unloading freight and ensuring safe operation of machinery. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, along with 1-3 years of related experience in freight and inventory management. The position offers several bonuses including longevity and perfect attendance bonuses, and requires effective communication skills and adaptability to change.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate forklift and other machinery safely.
• 1-3 years related experience in freight, logistics, and inventory.
• High School degree or GED and/or a combination of education and relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload freight, ingredients, and finished goods.
• Monitor bulk ingredient levels and manage silo rotation.
• Ensure FIFO basis for raw materials in inventory.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Communication skills

Adaptability to change

Education

High School degree or GED

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Job Description

A Forklift Operator is responsible for accurately loading/unloading all freight, ingredients, raw materials and finished goods according to company policies as well as ensuring safe and efficient operation of machinery at all times.

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

We Offer:

• Longevity bonus
• Perfect attendance bonus
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Sign on Bonus

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for ensuring Receiving procedures are implemented and continuously adhered to, per written receiving procedures.
• Responsible for the daily monitoring of bulk ingredients (flour/sugar) levels as well as managing the silo rotation
• Responsible for the rotation of raw materials in inventory to ensure inventory is used on a FIFO basis
• Responsible for ensuring proper and accurate materials are delivered to the production department as needed in a timely manner.
• Communicate with Receiving Supervisor &Supply Chain Manager as to the condition and quality of incoming materials and potential issues relating to performance of suppliers and/or carriers
• Assist with inventory of finished goods and reconciling discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Assist with the preparation of year-end inventory
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and safe work area at all times
• Responsible for operating forklift and other machinery in a safe & professional manner
• Communicate effectively (verbal and written) with all contacts
• Accept and adapt easily to change
• Ensure that all activities are consistent with Company Mission Statement
• Operate job-related equipment with or without an accommodation
• Meet physical demands of job with or without an accommodation
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function and assigned task satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, competency, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Experience:

• High School degree or GED and/or a combination of education and relevant experience
• 1-3 years related experience in freight, logistics and inventory.