Warehouse Team Member- Standup Forklift Operator

Universal Pure; Malvern (Chester County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Pure, LLC is seeking a Standup Forklift Operator to support HPP operations by moving product between the warehouse and production areas and loading or unloading docked trucks.

The role requires operating standup forklifts and pallet jacks, reading location signs and scanners, and following safety procedures to meet daily deadlines in a cold manufacturing environment. English proficiency and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• Must operate standup forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Read location signs and scanner screens.
• Flexible schedule and duties with changing environment.
• English language proficiency (speaking, reading, writing).
• Legible handwriting.
• Prioritize tasks accurately and timely.
• Bi-lingual ability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Use standup forklift to load/unload docked trucks.
• Move product between warehouse and production using forklift and pallet jacks.
• Retrieve product from warehouse following supervisor procedures.
• Place product on production floor per instructions.
• Retrieve and store product using handheld scanners and location codes.
• Follow all safety procedures.
• Work at fast pace to meet deadlines.
• Assist production area with loading/unloading tubes, packaging, pricing, wrapping, boxing, sanitation, and other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Operate standup forklift

Pallet jack operation

Read location signs

Scanner literacy

English proficiency

Legible handwriting

Task prioritization

Bi-lingual preferred

Tools

Standup forklift

Pallet jack

Scanner / handheld device

Job description

Position Purpose

The Standup forklift operator provides support for HPP by moving product from Warehouse and HPP production areas and load and unload trucks that are docked.

Brief Description

The Standup forklift operator provides support for HPP by moving product from Warehouse and HPP production areas and load and unload trucks that are docked.

Shift

Monday to Friday 5 am to 1:30 pm. Monday to Friday 8am to 4:30 pm

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, And Key Accountabilities

• Use a standup forklift to load and unload trucks when they are docked.
• Use a standup forklift and 8/4 ft pallet jacks to move product from the warehouse to the HPP production floor and vice versa.
• Retrieve product from warehouse by following processes and procedures set by HPP Supervisor and Warehouse Manager.
• Follow instructions on where to place product on production floor
• Will be required to retrieve and put away product in designated locations by using handheld scanners and location codes
• Follow all safety processes and procedures
• Will need to work at a fast pace and meet deadlines
• The position is not always 100% working as a Material Handler. This position is required to perform all task assigned by HPP Manger/Supervisor/Lead. These tasks will include helping out the Production area by loading or unloading tubes from vessels, packing/unpacking products, pricing, wrapping, taping, making boxes, sanitation, and any and all other assigned tasks.

Required Qualifications

• Must be able to operate Standup forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Ability to read location signs and scanner screens.
• Must have flexibility with work schedule and job duties when the location environment may change rapidly.
• Must be able to communicate in English (speak, read, and write)
• Must have legible and readable handwriting
• Prioritize assigned tasks accurately and timely
• Prefer Bi-Lingual ability

Working Conditions

• This job operates in wet and cold environment located within a manufacturing facility. The average temperature is 32 degrees.
• This position requires the ability to stand for 8 to 10 hours shifts and perform repetitive bending, twisting and lifting. It requires the ability to lift 45 lbs. on a regular basis and up to 75 lbs. rarely.
• Hourly Employees: Universal Pure facilities may process, pack, and store products containing allergenic food ingredients as referenced by FDA, team members who may come in direct contact, must be able to work with these ingredients.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Universal Pure Is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer