PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

Loading/Unloading/Transferring Materials

* Operates forklift truck according to required safety standards

* Moves materials to/from warehouse(s)/production line/packaging line, etc.

* Unloads/loads shuttles

* Picks orders

* Stages orders

* Removes used item(s) such as pallets, tier sheets, trash bins from production/packaging/warehouse areas

Documentation

* Completes required paperwork (e.g., tally sheets, slot change, shuttle transfer, etc.)

* Scans materials (via barcode tags) in and out of inventory

* Records receipt/loading of materials on driver paperwork (BOL)

* Completes "Forklift Operator's Daily Checklist" to indicate forklift/equipment is in proper working order

Other

* Assists production/packaging line operators by removing plastic and/or straps from pallets etc. when needed

* Performs routine maintenance (not handled by Maintenance Company) such as filling propane tank, checking valves, etc.

* Maintains clean work area by picking up trash, sweeping floor, wiping down equipment etc. as needed

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent experience


• Minimum 2 years' prior forklift experience


• Must be able to successfully use basic math and writing skills necessary to accurately fill out required paperwork


• Should have working knowledge of warehouse operations or be trainable


• Must be capable of operating a lift truck in a safe and efficient manner by abiding by plant and company rules for shipping and warehousing


• Must be able to pass forklift training period through written and driving tests as well as on-the-job work efforts.


• Demonstrated observation skills

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Good communication skills


• Accurate


• Detail oriented


• Multi-task oriented


• Proactive

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct: None

Indirect: None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

* Sitting- to complete a task at lower levels

* Standing- to complete most all tasks

* Walking

* Climbing- to get to parts department, when using ladder, on equipment

* Reaching- to perform activities, to get tools out of toolbox

* Kneeling- to perform work activities at low levels

* Crawling- to perform work activities under equipment

* Squatting

* Bending/stooping- to pick up tools or parts, to perform work tasks at lower levels or inside a machine

* Twisting- to perform work activities

* Pinch- to use tools, to manipulate wires

* Grasping/handling- using tools, manipulating parts

• Must be able to drive a standard forklift with both hands and both feet


• Must have stamina and be able to move quickly


• Must be able to lift 80 pounds (pallets when necessary)


• Must be safety conscious.


• Free to move about in office environment as needed

JOB COMPETENCIES

• Ethics/ Integrity/ Trust

• Attitude and Commitment

• Diversity

• Customer Service

• Company Engagement

• Quality

• Cost Consciousness

Other

* Responsible for monitoring, record keeping and taking appropriate actions for specific Food Safety Plan and Food Quality Plan and pre requisite program requirements.

* Responsible to report food safety and quality issues to management.