RESPONSIBILITIES
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.