Forklift Loader - 2nd Shift

Fresh Express • Salinas, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Using a variety of equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks, selects various products and quantities of finished goods within the finished good warehouse to meet customer orders. Employees may infrequently be assigned to perform other tasks on a temporary basis. During the temporary assignment, the employee must still maintain compliance with all plant policies but will not be disciplined for productivity- throughput performance. Must be able to work 6 or more consecutive days including overtime, any shift, including late nights, weekends, and holidays. Working conditions include a cold atmosphere (30-34 degrees), wet surfaces, and moderate to high noise levels. Responsible for actively supporting the other members of the employee's work team including assisting with cross-training, new-hire/buddy assignments, and process support during breaks, meal periods, and other staff coverage as needed.

Requirements

• Be able to speak, read and write English.
• Should have basic math skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages, basic formulas.
• Basic PC literacy to level sufficient to access required information from screens and terminals.
• Must have a prior or current Forklift Certification or have successfully passed the Fresh Express Forklift Training program.
• Written test required.
• Must be able to stand for the duration of the shift (8 hours or more), perform repetitive motions throughout the shift such as push/pull/lift, bend continuously through the shift, lift up to 35 pounds, and be able to climb stairs or step up onto a platform several times throughout the shift.
• Must be able to work 6 consecutive days, overtime and weekends if necessary.
• Must be able to follow oral and written instruction.

Responsibilities

• Certified for use of forklifts, sit down's and stand up's used in the finished goods operation.
• Uses a variety of methods to identify proper items including but not limited to voice recognition systems, scanners, and paper documents to record activity.
• Retrieve product from any point in the finished goods warehouse and either load directly onto trailers or pre-stage as needed.
• Performs temperature (wall) verifications when directed.
• Works closely with dispatchers and drivers of our various transportation partners to ensure accuracy and on-time performance standards are met.
• Actively supporting the other members of the employee's work team including assisting with cross-training, new-hire/buddy assignments, and process support during breaks, meal periods, and other staff coverage as needed.

What This Job Offers

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