3rd Shift Forklift Driver

Red Gold Careers-Direct Hire Opportunities Available•Geneva, IN

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Forklift Operators are responsible for job functions related to shipping and warehousing along with being held accountable for product quality. This role involves operating a forklift truck according to safety standards, moving materials, loading/unloading, picking orders, and staging orders. The position also requires completing required paperwork, scanning materials, and performing routine maintenance on equipment. Additionally, the Forklift Operator assists production/packaging line operators and maintains a clean work area. This is a full-time, non-exempt position.

Requirements

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
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
Good communication skills
Accurate
Detail oriented
Multi-task oriented
Proactive
Must be able to drive a standard forklift with both hands and both feet
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time whether that be sitting or standing
Must be able to regularly walk
Must be used hands to handle and feel
Must be able to reach with both hands and arms
Must be able to visually detect, perceive, or recognize in near and far distances
Must be able to converse with other individuals
Must be able to lift/carry up to 60 pounds
Must be safety conscious
Must be able to work outside in various weather conditions (i.e.: rain, snow, heat)

Nice To Haves

Should have working knowledge of warehouse operations or be trainable

Responsibilities

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
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
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
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.