Fork lift Operator

Dairy Farmers of America•Albuquerque, NM

3d•$24 - $24

About The Position

Operate gasoline, liquefied gas, or electric powered industrial truck equipped with lifting devices, such as forklift, boom, scoop, lift beam and swivel 'hook fork' grapple, clamps, elevating platform, or trailer hitch, to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, or move products, equipment, or materials in a warehouse, storage yard, or facility. The warehouse forklift operator drives the bobtail/box truck to move packaging materials between the warehouse and the plant. Execute the loading and unloading of products in trailers Distribute pallets of product from the palletizer to distribution trailers and staging areas Stage materials for production Move product and materials within facility (plant and/or cooler) Receive materials for warehouse storage Supply packaging material, cartons, and hulls to line as needed Maintain pallet supply for palletizer Rotate packaging and ingredients using FIFO (First In – First Out) Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible, and accurate format, and completed with required information Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP’s Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
medical evaluation card required
motor vehicle record check required
Able to effectively work in a team environment
Able to legibly write entries for record keeping
Able to use company computer systems
Able to work in a fast-paced environment
Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
Able to follow directions
Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
Must be able to read, write and speak English

Nice To Haves

Warehouse, production, or general work experience preferred
Certification and/or License – may be required during course of employment

Responsibilities

Operate gasoline, liquefied gas, or electric powered industrial truck equipped with lifting devices
Move products, equipment, or materials in a warehouse, storage yard, or facility
Drive the bobtail/box truck to move packaging materials between the warehouse and the plant
Execute the loading and unloading of products in trailers
Distribute pallets of product from the palletizer to distribution trailers and staging areas
Stage materials for production
Move product and materials within facility (plant and/or cooler)
Receive materials for warehouse storage
Supply packaging material, cartons, and hulls to line as needed
Maintain pallet supply for palletizer
Rotate packaging and ingredients using FIFO (First In – First Out)
Ensure all paperwork is filled out in a clear, legible, and accurate format, and completed with required information
Ensure all required information is documented in accordance with SOP’s
Utilizing continuous improvement mindset, assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes
Report any food safety and food quality related issues to management immediately
Maintain safe working conditions for employees and compliance with all state and federal regulations regarding health and safety issues
Follow all DFA good manufacturing practices (GMP) and work in a manner consistent with all corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements