Forklift Operator 3rd Shift at Stratas Foods in Englewood, New Jersey

Job Description:

Company Description
Stratas Foods LLC is the leading supplier of fats and oils to the Foodservice, Food Ingredients and Retail Private Label markets in North America and is a producer of quality bulk and packaged dressings, mayonnaise and sauces. Stratas Foods was formed in October 2008 as a 50/50 joint venture between ACH Food Companies (ACH) and Archer Daniels Midland (ADM).
Manufacturing facilities are located in Dallas and Houston, TX; Decatur and Quincy,IL; Englewood, NJ; Fresno, CA; Nashville, TN; and Valdosta, GA. Corporate offices are located in Memphis, TN.We arecommitted to maintaining a progressive workplace by utilizing the ideas, skills and talents of all of our employees. We strive to makeStratas Foodsa great place to work and are building a team capable of meeting our business goals.
Job Description
The forklift operator will be driving electric powered industrial truck equipped with lifting devices such as forklift to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials. This operation is to be performed keeping safety as a primary objective and following established GMP, Safety, Regulatory and Company procedures and policies.
Responsibilities:
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Move levers and press pedals to drive truck and control movement of the lifting apparatus.
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Position forks under loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials and transport load to designated area.
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Unload and stack material by raising and lowering lifting devices.
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Follow GMP's and safety guidelines.
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Pick customer orders as required.
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Inventory material on work floor, and supply workers with materials as needed.
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Inspect trailers prior to loading and unloading product. Document onto proper form.
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Load and unload trucks and trailers.
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Load and unload materials onto or off of pallets, skids or lifting devices.
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Inspect truck daily and fill out operational checklists, recharge batteries.Qualifications
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent
Related Experience: 1-2 years previous related experience, Forklift Certification
Applicant must consent a pre employment drug screening, lift test (ability to lift 50 pounds)and physical evaluation.Additional Information
Compensation: $15.30 per hour
Schedule: 11:00pm to 7:30am (Ocassional Satudays and overtime elegibility).

Stratas Foods is committed to equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, and diversity and inclusion in its workplace. It is our commitment to establish and maintain a talented, productive, diverse workforce that works together effectively to accomplish our goals.