Cold Storage Forklift Operator

UDA - United Dairymen of Arizona•Waddell, AZ

1d•$19 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

When you're shipping to customers all over the world, things can get hectic. It takes a special navigator to ensure we know product is on-hand and where it needs to go. That's where our Forklift Operators come in! The Forklift Operator will ensure the safe and efficient movement of product and inventory throughout UDA’s warehouses.

Requirements

Ability to safely drive and operate forklift
Requires ability to read, hear, speak, and comprehend and carry out verbal and written instruction in English
Requires ability to work with minimal direction and by self at times.
Requires ability to manage time effectively
Requires ability to communicate clearly with warehouse co-workers and truck drivers frequently
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, etc.)
Basic knowledge of Technology (iPad, Bar-code Scanners, or inventory management technology/Systems)
Must have at least one year of previous forklift experience
High School Diploma or Educational Equivalent
Fork truck certification
Requires ability to sit and drive a forklift for prolonged periods of time.
Requires ability to stoop, bend, reach, lift and carry items up to 55lbs.
Requires ability to work in a freezer environment with temperatures as low as minus 10 degrees Fahrenheit
Requires ability to climb on and off a forklift multiple times during shift.
Requires ability to safely operate equipment.
Requires ability to visually observe the condition of surroundings.
Requires ability to hear and speak.

Responsibilities

Perform Cold Storage Warehouse Forklift Operator duties as assigned.
Communicate and work closely with team members, Warehouse Management Team to accomplish goals.
On a daily basis, inspect and perform minor maintenance on forklift or other job specific equipment.
Re-stack pallets as necessary, pull outbound loads, stage and prepare paperwork accordingly.
Put away new production and record accurately.
Accurately check in and load driver/truck including verification of load number, schedule, pallet numbers, box counts, etc.
Efficiently stack and store product in the appropriate areas
Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage areas into trailers or other shipping containers.
Ensure outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage and perform trailer inspections on iPad
Verify no broken pallets, replace as needed.
Verify pallet wrap and top sheet are intact, and pallets have no debris on top.
Ability to access forms and perform all system functions associated with day to day job duties including but not limited to the UDA IMS systems.
Apply labels to boxes which incudes partially unstacking boxes and re-wrapping pallets.
Maintain a clean, neat and orderly work area.
Adhere to all SOP’s and HACCP guidelines.
Adhere to all UDA quality, safety, and GMP policies and procedures, reporting any nonconformity.
Other warehouse operations and duties as required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.