Forklift Driver

Pacific Coast Producers•Salem, OR

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Pacific Coast Producers (PCP), a growing agricultural cooperative with food production facilities across the West Coast, is seeking Forklift Drivers to join their team at the Production Facility in Salem, OR. PCP is investing in its people and advancing a culture of service, where each employee can do their best to make affordable, high-quality food for customers across North America. The Salem facility produces maraschino cherries and other cherry products in various styles, colors, and flavors and employs between 70-100 employees. As a Forklift Driver, you will load, transfer, store, and stage any product in various locations and departments. You will supply harvest and/or bottling with any supplies needed such as bins, barrels, lids, caps, glass bottles, and cherries; work closely with both the Bottling Lead & Supervisor on production matters.

Requirements

Must be a certified forklift driver.
Physically capable of performing all job duties.
Demonstrate good mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills for intricate machinery.
Demonstrate ability to follow all Good Manufacturing Practices and safety rules.
Intermediate computer skills.
Able to multi-task and organize workload while maintaining accurate records.
Must be able to work overtime, swing shift or weekends as needed.
Utilize communication skills to interact with colleagues and internal customers.
Reliable and able to maintain excellent attendance.

Responsibilities

Load, transfer, store, and stage any product in various locations and departments.
Supply harvest and/or bottling with any supplies needed such as bins, barrels, lids, caps, glass bottles, and cherries.
Work closely with both the Bottling Lead & Supervisor on production matters.
Transfer glass, barrels, caps, and cherries to and from the Bottling Department for preparation in production.
Maintain a Lift Truck Log to ensure accurate records.
Haul away any empty drums or barrels.
Follow production schedule as assigned by Production Manager or Lead-Front Side.
Maintain a clean, organized and hazard free work environment.
Monitor and report packaging supplies necessary to keep Bottling running. Inform Backside Lead & Supervisor of any packaging needs daily to ensure adequate lead time for scheduled production supplies.
Generate product labels utilizing company computerized inventory system.
Maintain green sheets by verifying lot codes & product quantity.
Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Production Manager or Lead-Front Side.