Warehouse Forklift

Jjsnackfoods; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 27,552 - 28,929; Full time

Job summary

J&J Snack Foods Corp. in Bridgeport, CT is seeking a Forklift Operator Dry Warehouse to support production by loading/unloading trucks, moving materials, and maintaining a clean, safe warehouse environment.

This role emphasizes daily forklift checks, safe operation, and accurate receipt and storage of materials, with an hourly pay range of $20.00–$20.80, and opportunities to contribute to GMP, SQF programs, and efficient material flow.

Qualifications

• Forklift operations and daily equipment checks must be performed safely.
• Maintain accurate inventory and material flow to production floors.
• Follow GMP, SQF and food safety protocols at all times.
• Communicate clearly with supervisors and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• To get trucks loaded and unloaded in a timely and accurate manner.
• To maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• To get ingredients & packing material out to the production floor based on expiration dates in a timely manner.
• To maintain a safe and clean work environment.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory management

Safety procedures

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Job description

As a leader and innovator in the snack food industry for over 50 years, J&J Snack Foods provides branded snack foods to foodservice and retail supermarket outlets across the U.S. Its products include such icons as SUPERPRETZEL, ICEE, and Dippin’ Dots along with other key brands like LUIGI’S Real Italian Ice, The Funnel Cake Factory Funnel Cakes, and Hola Churros. J&J also has a strong presence in bakery providing cakes, cookies, and pies to some of the largest grocery and convenience retailers in industry. Our company continues to deliver record sales led by a talented team and a commitment to “Fun Served Here”.

POSITION SUMMARY:

• To get trucks loaded and unloaded in a timely and accurate manner.
• To maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• To get ingredients & packing material out to the production floor based on expiration dates in a timely manner.
• To maintain a safe and clean work environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Conducts daily forklift checklist.
• Changes forklift battery.
• Follows safety procedures during forklift operation.
• Employee is responsible for following (and/or implementing/supporting/maintaining) Good Manufacuring Practices, Food Defense, Food Safety and SQF programs.
• Keep all production areas supplied with raw materials and packaging supplies.
• Put away, in their proper place, all items not being used for production.
• Receive all items being delivered to production, store them neatly in their respective places in accordance with the plan layout, return empty skids to suppliers when necessary and maintain the pallet log return.
• Enter, in production receiving log, all items received and give all bills of lading, etc. to the Administrative Assistant.
• Maintain the forklift daily as follows:
• Check water in battery and fill up if needed.
• Keep forklift on charge, when not in use.
• Report any mechanical problems to your supervisor.
• Keep the receiving doors closed when not in use.
• Take a weekly inventory of certain items, as required by the Production Supervisor and assist in taking the monthly inventories.
• Operate the forklift in a safe manner and report all structural building damage of accident to your supervisor immediately.
• Maintain the schedule delivery log for outside suppliers.
• Communicate and interface with your supervisor, packing room and retail leaders and other forklift drivers.
• Perform any other duties assigned to you by your supervisor.
• Keep warehouse clean and orderly at all times.

COMPETENCIES:

To perform this job successfully, Forklift Operator Dry Warehouse must be self-motivated, able to problem solve, detail-oriented, and able to stay on task. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Must be a self-starter and be able to accomplish a versatile and evolving workload.
• Excellent in all forms of communication.
• Innovative, problem solver, flexible, and able to juggle multiple priorities.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and adapt well to change.

US Hourly Pay Range
$20—$20.80 USD

Disclaimer:This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement:J&J Snack Foods Corp.is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discriminatory employment actions against, and treatment of, employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, alienage, religion or creed, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition or characteristics, disability or veteran's status, sex offenses, prior record of arrest or conviction, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking and unemployment status.