Forklift Driver

Saputo • Las Cruces, NM

11d • Onsite

About The Position

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world. As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best? How you will make contributions that matter... As a forklift operator- production putaway, you will load and unload materials and deliveries and move them to and from storage areas, machines and loading docks, into trucks or storage facilities. Rotates product to ensure a first in – first out system. Performs cycle counts and physical inventory as required. Follow all verification practices and procedures to ensure accuracy of daily production. Follow all inventory control practices by utilization of RF units. Transfer bulk totes from plastic to wood by use of transfer machine. Transfer of all finished goods to coolers and dry warehouse storage locations. Demonstrates good interpersonal communication skills. Understands and follows Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and good housekeeping practices. Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner; wears appropriate PPE as required for the task and follows all JSAs, SOPs and SSOPs. Promptly reports any unsafe working conditions or injuries. Promptly reports all potential quality and food safety hazards to management. Complies with all of Saputo’s food safety, quality programs, and regulatory requirements. Demonstrates integrity and honesty in all business activities with employees, visitors and vendors. Reliable and consistent attendance is an essential function of this job; must be available to work any shift, overtime or holidays as required; may be required to cover the absence of other personnel. Ability to communicate in English (speak, read, write). Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate in English (speak, read, write).
• Demonstrated work history.
• Consistent attendance is a must.
• This position frequently requires mental/analytical demands.
• The ability to read, analyze, and interpret operating manuals.
• The ability to work effectively under pressure is critical to this position.

Nice To Haves

• Two years’ prior warehousing experience in a food-processing environment preferred.
• Current or previous forklift certification preferred.
• Maestro RF experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Load and unload materials and deliveries and move them to and from storage areas, machines and loading docks, into trucks or storage facilities
• Rotates product to ensure a first in – first out system.
• Performs cycle counts and physical inventory as required.
• Follow all verification practices and procedures to ensure accuracy of daily production.
• Follow all inventory control practices by utilization of RF units.
• Transfer bulk totes from plastic to wood by use of transfer machine.
• Transfer of all finished goods to coolers and dry warehouse storage locations.
• Demonstrates good interpersonal communication skills.
• Understands and follows Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and good housekeeping practices.
• Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner; wears appropriate PPE as required for the task and follows all JSAs, SOPs and SSOPs.
• Promptly reports any unsafe working conditions or injuries.
• Promptly reports all potential quality and food safety hazards to management.
• Complies with all of Saputo’s food safety, quality programs, and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrates integrity and honesty in all business activities with employees, visitors and vendors.
• Reliable and consistent attendance is an essential function of this job; must be available to work any shift, overtime or holidays as required; may be required to cover the absence of other personnel.
• Ability to communicate in English (speak, read, write).
• Performs other duties as required.

Benefits

• Development opportunities that enhance you career fulfillment
• Meaningful compensation & benefits that help you care for your family
• Opportunities to contribute to your community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo products

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed