Forklift Driver - 1st shift

Stratas Foods•Hillside, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Operator is responsible for operating an electric powered industrial forklift to move, locate, relocate, stack, push, pull, tier, and count product and materials. The operator is accountable for the safe and efficient operations of the vehicle in a manner that meets AAK Foodservice standards for quality, productivity, and accuracy.

Requirements

Experience operating in a fast paced, ready-to-eat food facility a plus
Requires understanding of basic arithmetic in all units of measure to perform standard operating procedures
Ability to read, comprehend, write simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Effective memory skills
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills with the ability to follow instructions
Strong multi-tasking skills and great attention to detail with follow through
Ability to work well under pressure
Should be honest, respectful, and trustworthy
A minimum 2+ years of related experience and/or training in a food manufacturing/foodservice environment or equivalent combination of education and experience.
High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Responsibilities

Must follow GMP’s, safety guidelines, wear PPE and adhere to all safety rules.
Processing and assisting with all inbound and/or outbound stocking, picking, and packing as required by the production schedule, as well as performing additional warehouse functions
Responsible for ensuring inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage and reporting on any and all quality variances
Candidate must be able to accurately pick, pull, and prepare required products from the warehouse for shipment to meet shipping cutoff times and processing orders according to all regulatory standards
Assisting with inventory accuracy on work floor by cross checking products and informing management of any discrepancies and supplying materials to production lines as needed
Performs stock alignments as necessary to improve inventory performance and accuracy
Efficiently moving product from staging and/or storage areas into rail cars of trailers
Keep appropriate records and reports to guarantee that tight inventory control and security are maintained
Follow all GMP, safety, company policies and procedures to maintain a safe work environment and ensure compliance with all OSHA compliance guidelines
Maintain the facility’s equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion
Daily inspection of trucks and completion of operational checklists
Responsible for recharging batteries
Utilize RF scanners for Shipping and Receiving