Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the Warehouse Lead, the Forklift Operator is responsible for a variety of functions pertaining to warehouse operations, including but not limited to loading and unloading trucks at the receiving docks, receiving raw materials, taking finished full goods from the production lines and scanning them into inventory for storage in the warehouse prior to shipment, stock rotation and overall warehouse organization. All forklift drivers will be trained to go into rotation for shipping clerk duties as needed.

JOB DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Note: Job functions relate to the job, not the individual.)

1. Operate a forklift truck to load and unload semi-trucks. Monitor the quality of all products or raw materials being shipped or received. Report any inconsistencies in the quality of materials shipped or received to management.
2. Transport materials within the warehouse; stack and unstack materials. Sort, remove and replace damaged product. Accurately complete required paperwork and documentation. Sort empty pallets and shells.
3. Remove finished product from palletizers and transport to storage. Follow standardized safety procedures and perform work in a safe and cost-effective manner.
4. Keep palletizers stocked with stretch wrap, as required.
5. Change forklift batteries and/or fill batteries with water, as needed.
6. Comply with all plant and food safety, HACCP, GMP, and sanitation regulations
7. Sweep, mop and clean warehouse as directed. Operate a floor scrubber as directed
8. Hand-stack and sort product when needed. Bail recyclable materials when required.
9. When in rotation, monitor the shipping office - check in drivers, process shipping/receiving paperwork, answer phones, enter daily paperwork in appropriate logs and other associated duties.
10. Complies with all company safety and food safety policies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Educational requirements - High School diploma or equivalent.

Ability to operate a forklift in a safe, efficient manner

Must be able to pass forklift certification course.

Must be able to lift up to 75lbs.

Requires basic mathematical and legible handwriting skills, and basic computer skills.

Must be able to follow instructions.

Must be able to work as a team.

Must be able to read and write the English language as well as be able to understand spoken English.

Pay & Benefits

• Pay increases are received at 90 days, 6 months, 12 months and at 24 months grade max is reached.

• Benefits include medical and dental insurance, flexible spending account, short Term and long Term disability, 401(k)/Profit Sharing Retirement Plan

• Eight paid holidays a year

• PTO (Personal Time Off) Policy

• All offers of employment are contingent upon an acceptable background check