Fork Lift Operator

SUGAR FOODS•Whiteland, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Sugar Foods is hiring a Forklift Operator for a night-shift role in Whiteland, Indiana, working from 6:00 PM to 2:30 AM. The operator safely performs warehouse duties using powered equipment to load and unload trailers, pick and put away inventory, and move or build pallets. The role also involves assembling customer orders, preparing products for shipment, maintaining inventory records, and keeping the work area and equipment clean. Employees must meet defined productivity expectations and follow operating and safety procedures.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, speak, and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals in English.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and basic fractions, and to interpret graphs.
Ability to apply common sense and solve problems involving multiple variables.
Ability to work night-shift hours.
Ability to regularly lift, lower, push, pull, or carry up to 50 pounds.
Ability to frequently drive a forklift and stand or walk for the entire designated shift.
Dexterity and ability to use hands and fingers.
Ability to stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, and balance.
Vision sufficient for close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Responsibilities

Safely operate a forklift and other powered equipment in accordance with operating instructions and safety procedures.
Perform equipment pre-inspections and report concerns, deficiencies, or problems to the Team Leader.
Understand forklift refueling requirements, troubleshoot minor operating issues, and make minor adjustments.
Use a scanner to locate inventory and maintain inventory tracking.
Locate and retrieve products and build pallets manually or with powered equipment.
Move pallets safely and use electric or manual pallet jacks as needed.
Gather and assemble specific customer orders.
Lift, move, carry, and lower product containers weighing up to 50 pounds.
Complete tasks at a defined, acceptable rate.
Build pallets in the correct stacking configuration and use shrink-wrapping equipment to prepare products for shipment.
Apply labels to pallets and boxes according to company procedures.
Maintain housekeeping of the work area and equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned.