Fork Lift Driver - FT 1st Shift

Now hiring for full time 1st shift Monday - Friday 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM

Summary:

Successfully transfer product items to stocking production from the receiving line in a timely and efficient manner.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for learning and practicing safe and proper equipment operations including Fork lifts, pallet jacks and racking systems.
• Follow company policies and follow safety guidelines.
• Advise Supervisor of needs, product shortages, problems or concerns.
• Responsible to assist in all loading/unloading of palletized products and containers.
• Maintain correct product inventories through use of the warehouse location maintenance system and log book.
• Assist with monthly physical inventory process/cycle counts and supplying stock to production and shipping areas as need in FIFO (First In First Out) order.
• Communicate accidents and/or injuries immediately. Execute all actions in conjunction with company safety guidelines.
• Complete forklift daily checklist and communicate any maintenance needs to supervisor.
• Successfully complete DecoPac Forklift training program and 90-day/720-hour evaluation.
• Ensure safety and quality through Good Distribution Practices that include maintaining cleanliness and prevent contamination while handling/packing food and food contact products.
• Report food safety concerns to Warehouse Management, SQF Practitioner or HR. If open food product is found, set it aside and immediately notify Warehouse Management or the SQF Practitioner for disposal. 
• Follow company policies and safety guidelines.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications (Education/Experience)

• Good communication skills and able to follow direction accurately.
• Knowledge of all forklift operation responsibilities.
• Ability to work flexible schedule with occasional overtime and weekend hours.
• Ability to work with all disciplines; interpersonal communication skills.
• Comfortability with heights.
• Excellent problem solving and decision making skills.
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license.
• Understanding of Personal Protective Equipment.
• 1 to 2 years of experience in a high traffic atmosphere.
• 1 to 2 years of experience on a stand up Forklift.
• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent is desired.
• Forklift Certification desired.
• Meticulous attention to detail.

Physical, Work Environment and Mental Demands:

FREQUENCY KEY (based on a standard 40-hour work week)

N =

Never

O =

Occasional 0-2.5 hours/day (1% - 33% of time)

C =

Constant 5.5+ hours/day (over 66% of time)

R =

Rarely (less than 1 hour/week)

F =

Frequent 2.5-5.5 hours/day (34% - 66% of time)

Lifting/Carrying

Pushing/Pulling

Driving

Other

Mental Demands

Under 10 lbs.

F

Under 10 lbs.

F

Automatic Transmission

R

Fingering (fine dexterity)

F

Interpret Data

F

11-20 lbs

O

11-20 lbs

F

Standard Transmission

R

Handling (grasping, holding)

F

Make Decisions

F

21-50 lbs.

R

21-50 lbs.

F

Keyboard/ten key

O

Organize

F

51-100 lbs.

N

51-100 lbs.

N

Repetitive Motion-Feet

F

Problem Solve

F

Over 100 lbs.

N

Over 100 lbs.

N

Repetitive Motion-Hands

F

Time Management

C