Weekend Forklift Operator

The Pictsweet Company; Bells (TN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pictsweet Company in Bells, TN is seeking a weekend forklift operator to join our team. Typical shifts run 6am-6pm or 6pm-6am on Saturdays and Sundays, with slight variations. Wages start at $23.50 per hour.

You will operate an electric forklift, move palletized goods, perform pre-shift inspections, and complete certification programs. Candidates should have forklift experience and be able to work in a 35-degree Fahrenheit environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year forklift experience preferred.
• Achieve satisfactory assessment score for forklift drivers.
• Must pass Pictsweet’s forklift certification program

Responsibilities

• Operate an electric forklift safely and efficiently.
• Move palletized cased goods to a stretch wrapper or to the staging area.
• Conduct pre-shift forklift inspections and complete inspection sheet.
• Train to Pictsweet’s Food Safety and GMP procedures and comply with requirements.
• Follow personnel safety procedures.

Skills

Forklift experience

Job description

Overview

The Pictsweet Company is growing! We are currently looking for a weekend forklift operator to join our team!

Typical shift hours are 6am-6pm or 6pm-6am, Saturday and Sunday. Times may vary an hour either way, depending on the exact position.

Wages start at $23.50 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Operate an electric forklift safely and efficiently.
• Use forklift to move palletized cased goods to a stretch wrapper or to the staging area.
• Properly conducts pre-shift forklift inspection and completes forklift inspection sheet.
• Trains to Pictsweet Food Safety and GMP procedures and complies with requirements.
• Follows personnel safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year forklift experience preferred.
• Achieve satisfactory assessment score for forklift drivers.
• Must pass Pictsweet’s forklift certification program

Other:

• Successfully pass minimum 20/40 vision test.
• Must be able to work in a 35 degree Fahrenheit environment.
• Must be able to operate a stand-up forklift.
• Must be able to periodically hand stack full pallet quantities of cased goods. Cases weigh up to 36 pounds.
• Must occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to stand, lift, bend, and walk for an extended period.
• Must be willing to work extended hours as needed (including weekends and holidays).

The Pictsweet Company is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/V/H