Forklift Driver

Grower Direct Nut Company, Inc. • Hughson, CA

20d • $18 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Forklift Operators perform a combination of product handling and forklift operating duties to stack, transport, and store work-in-process and finished goods. They are responsible for supplying production lines with an efficient flow of materials and moving finished goods. This role requires accurate and legible completion of line driver reports, detailing locations and quantities of raw materials used and finished goods stored.

Requirements

• Follow all established safety, health, quality GMP and Company policies, procedures and recognized practices.
• Fill out forklift status report.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement projects and other related activities as assigned.
• Must use both hands for rapid mental muscular coordination, simultaneously.
• Must be able to reach high and low levels, frequently.
• Must be able to push/pull/lift with arms below waist/at shoulder/above shoulder level up to 30 pounds frequently.
• Must lift with arms up to floor to waist, waist to shoulder 30 pounds.
• Must be able to constantly stand/stoop/walk/bend, up to 12 hrs.
• Ability to strenuous flex/grip with wrist/hands frequently (15 flexion/minute).
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to perform basic math functions.
• At least 2 years of forklift driving experience.
• Machine operating experience.
• Ability to work with little to no supervision.
• Previous warehouse experience.
• Must have a valid CA driver's license without restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Perform a safety forklift inspection and battery check and report any equipment malfunctioning or damage to Napasol Supervisor and Maintenance staff.
• Review daily production schedule with Napasol Supervisor, bring materials to the production lines when needed to execute schedule.
• Remove finished goods from production lines, back to assigned locations.
• Provide accurate information of unloaded materials as well as materials used or produced to Napasol Supervisor.
• Maintain accurate records of materials being used and produced, and report them in appropriate paperwork, back to the Napasol Supervisor.
• Remove finished goods and other materials in hold to assigned location.
• Store finished goods stacked neatly and in proper height.
• Verify that all finished goods removed from the production area must have a product code tag.
• Follow established forklift procedures and complete required safety and maintenance checklists.
• Follow established procedures for damaged finished goods and raw materials and report them on line driver report.
• Communicate with Napasol Supervisor regarding shift totals and machine totals reports and with other forklift operators regarding any changes or problems that arise, including damaged materials, or low inventories.
• Complete written documentation as required.
• Assist in relieving downstream teammates for breaks and lunches.
• Visually inspect all completed pallets of product for quality and conformity to the packaging instructions to ensure quality at the source.
• Follows and ensures adherence to established Grower Direct Nut Co., local, state, and federal regulations and requirements as well as food safety, sanitation, food production and nutritional guidelines.
• Established and ensures adherence to procedures and standards, which are in agreement with these regulations, requirements and guidelines.
• Responsibilities are not limited to the above mentioned and may include assisting other departments within reasonable and related tasks.

What This Job Offers

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