Forklift Line Takeaway Technician

(Forklift) Line Takeaway Technician - 2 years' experience

Full Time

Sherman, Texas, Sherman, TX, US

Requisition

Salary Range: $19.22 to $19.22 hourly

1 day and 1 night position – night position has $0.75/hour differential pay

• Competitive medical, dental, and vision
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 401k Match – From Day 1 of Employment
• 11 Paid Company Holidays
• Safety Shoe Reimbursement
• Prescription Safety Glasses Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts through Life Mart, Staples, Skechers, etc.
• Employee Assistance Program

The primary function of this role is to remove pallets of product from the production line, scan them into the computer inventory system, and, using a forklift, place them in designated warehouse racks. At times, this role assists warehouse technicians loading/unloading trucks with minimum damage, according to standard loading procedures. Actively involved in identifying and delivering process improvements and maintaining inventory accuracy and GMP standards.

• Use a Radio Frequency Terminal (RFT).
• Operate forklift according to plant safety standards.
• Complete daily forklift inspection sheets and report damage.
• Load/unload trucks according to standard loading procedures.
• Complete shipping/receiving paperwork.
• Stage and tag raw materials.
• Inspect pallets in accordance with quality specifications.
• Unload and stage inspected pallets and packing material.
• Adhere to the Hold/Release procedures.
• Maintain appearance of work area, according to GMP standards.
• Support and help drive overall results for the plant goals in Productivity, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety, Workplace Excellence, and Sustainability.
• Participate in Safety and Quality System ownership and audits.
• Involved in process improvement and problem solving.
• Improve flexibility to flex into other areas of the plant in periods of low production – train how to run the palletizer, load/unload trucks, etc.
• Restock materials as required.
• Participate in basic maintenance activities as required.
• Perform necessary steps to ensure personnel safety, quality and food safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Work predominantly indoors, including 40-degree cold storage warehouse, and on occasion outdoors in the seasonal ranges of temperature and humidity.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Wear personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, ear protection, safety shoes, etc.
• Maintain a high level of personal hygiene and wear sanitary protective clothing (e.g., coveralls, hairnets, beard covers).
• Comply with all Plant Safe Practices.
• Function effectively within a team of technicians and managers in areas such as basic communication, priority setting, conflict resolution, problem solving, feedback (giving and receiving), teamwork, goal setting, time management, personal accountability.
• Work shifts (up to 12 hour) in a variety of schedule configurations including nights and weekends, and occasional overtime.
• Maintain an acceptable attendance record.
• Employees will receive an evaluation during their probationary period, based on the 30/60/90 day New Hire evaluation plan. After the probation period, each person will develop a Performance Assessment Tool (PAT) with their team leader, which will be evaluated annually. PAT ratings will be considered when any technician applies for other positions in the plant.
• Improve warehouse inventory accuracy and reduce property damages.

• Minimum of two years forklift driving experience.
• Personal computer skills.
• Proficient technical reading and math ability.
• Schedule flexibility, weekends and on call.