Warehouse Associate Forklift Operator

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Company Overview: Country Pure Foods is a premier manufacturer of beverages including 100% juices, juice drinks, lemonades, and plant‑based beverages. With advanced equipment and the freshest, most delicious ingredients, we take pride in every beverage pack. We go above and beyond standard food safety practices by participating in the highest level of Safe Quality Food (SQF) certification.

Shift: 7pm - 7am (full‑time).

• Conveys materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or to other designated areas.
• Sorts and places materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequences such as size, type, style, color, or product code.
• Sorts and stores perishable goods in refrigerated rooms or freezers.
• Responds to requests for materials, tools, or other stock items and distributes items to production workers or assembly line.
• Assembles customer orders from stock and places orders on pallets or shelves or conveys orders to packing station or shipping department.
• Marks materials with identifying information and records amounts of materials or items received or distributed.
• Properly utilizes the Warehouse Management System (WMS) to reflect production, shipping, receiving and inventory data.
• Ships finished product and completes any related documentation in accordance with approved Finished Product Shipping SOP.
• Receives raw materials and completes any related documentation in accordance with approved Raw Materials Receiving SOP.
• Completes all trailer inspections and related documentation thoroughly, accurately and timely.
• Monitors job tasks to ensure food safety and quality and promptly reports concerns or issues to supervisor and/or Quality Assurance department.
• Weighs or counts items for distribution within plant to ensure conformance to company standards.
• Arranges stock materials in specified sequence for assembly by other workers.
• Drives vehicle to transport stored items from warehouse to plant or to pick up items from several locations for shipment.
• Prepares samples or other parcels for mailing.
• Follows policies and procedures, uses equipment and materials properly.
• Observes safety and security procedures and reports potentially unsafe conditions.
• Maintains inventory records and performs cycle counts as necessary.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be willing to operate various types of forklifts.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or six to twelve months of related experience and/or training; forklift experience preferred.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as production schedules, inventory reports, sales forecasts, safety rules, motor carrier regulations, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; ability to write routine reports and correspondence; ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

Proficient typing and computer skills including knowledge of Internet software, inventory software, order processing systems, spreadsheet software (MS Excel), word processing software (MS Word), and email software (Office 365). Knowledge and competence in Warehouse Management System software and hardware, including handheld scanning devices.

Must attain within seven (7) working days of initial hire and maintain a current and valid forklift and pallet jack operator's license.

Regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk, lift, and/or move up to 50 pounds. Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions. Noise level is usually moderate, but may be required to enter production areas with loud noise where hearing protection is required.

Salary: $16.50 - $18.00 per hour.