Forklift Operator C Shift

Job Description

Operates and maintains forklift to supply production operations with raw materials to produce finished product, transfers finished product to storage or staging area and ensures finished product is loaded onto trucks in a timely manner to meet customers delivery requirements.

Operates and maintains forklift to supply production operations with raw materials to produce finished product, transfers finished product to storage or staging area and ensures finished product is loaded onto trucks in a timely manner to meet customers delivery requirements.

• Operates and maintains forklift in a safe and efficient manner using work instructions, visual management and computer interface.
• Supplies production operations with raw materials to produce finished product.
• Prints and scans Bill of Lading for all finished goods using computer interface and RF scanner.
• Inspects finished goods for quality defects.
• Transfers finished goods to staging or storage areas.
• Loads finished goods onto trucks in a timely manner to meet customers delivery requirements.
• Accurately completes all written logs and data input to include closing sequences on tickets and printing Bill of Lading.
• Ensures accurate inventory counts and notifies lead/supervisor of discrepancies.
• Effectively communicates with all internal departments.
• Removes/Reworks any damaged product on pallets.
• Maintains a clean work area and performs general housekeeping duties.
• Follow all HACCP, GMP and Product Safety rules and guidelines.
• Train current and new members of the department to perform job related tasks as needed.
• Learn new on the job skills as training opportunities become available.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High School diploma or general education (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, 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 organization.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

A valid driver’s license and forklift certification are required. The forklift certification must meets OSHA requirements and is required to perform the essential duties of this job.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand or walk for 12 hours, regularly required to sit for 12 hours, and is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to communicate with other employees and be aware of sounds in the plant. The employee must also frequently lift and/or move up to 70 pounds.

Job is performed near moving mechanical parts and occasionally in outdoor weather. Safety glasses are required to be worn. The noise level is loud, requiring hearing protection to be worn. GMP procedures are observed in all areas of the plant.

• Lockout/Tag Out
• Bloodborne Pathogen
• Hearing Conservation/PPE
• Right to Know/Hazardous Communication
• Emergency Evacuation
• Ladder Safety/Fall Protection
• Confined Space Entry
• Forklift Safety
• HACCP/GMP
• HRIS Systems (Ceridian/WFC)
• Corporate Training Requirements

• If you believe your health or safety, or the health and safety of others, may be endangered by physical conditions or by equipment, you must report your concern to your supervisor, who has responsibility to investigate the concern with you.
• You have the right to hold for inspection any product you feel does not meet customer/company specifications
• Those employees with authorized training have the ability to shut down/stop equipment if continued operation is a threat to any employee’s health and safety.
• Contact any member of management without fear of reprisal concerning questions, suggestions, or complaints regarding quality, working conditions or job…