Forklift Operator I
About The Position
At Sensient Technologies, we are experts in the science, art and innovation of color and flavor. We are market-savvy and visionary. We are problem solvers. And we are better with you. We are looking for a Forklift Operator I to join our team and support the Natural Ingredients business in Turlock, California. You’ll be Responsible for receiving and inventorying all goods; both internal and purchased, Pulling Products for Orders, loading and unloading Trucks carrying inter-plant freight, Performing JDE inventory related transactions, Cycle Counting Inventory in SDF/.Net and Forklift Operation. This position will also be tasked with actively improving the organizational plan of storing various products throughout the warehouse to make internal movements more efficient.
Requirements
- Ability to communicate effectively with both warehouse staff and management
- Excellent organizational skills, leadership qualities, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to complete simple math computations (+,-, x, ÷)
- Ability to comprehend and communicate instructions, problems and questions
- Ability to work in extreme temperatures ranging from 35 to over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, loud noises, airborne food particles (dust), and forklift fumes
- Must reside in the area or be willing to commute.
Responsibilities
- When warehousing finished product, ensures that pallet tags are secured on upper left-hand corner of pallet and initialed to identify the movement into the row, proper pallets are used, pallets of bags have a label on all four sides and that all packaging containers are free from any damage.
- Combines partial pallets as needed to save on warehousing space
- Ability to read and understand Product Names, Codes and Tags
- Follow all company rules and regulations.
- Work in a safe manner.
- Communicate to supervisor as needed if any help is needed on the maintenance or operation of the equipment.
- Perform all functional tasks associated with the Warehouse Position: Onion/Garlic Receiving Order Puller (Chili, Order Prep, Automation, Repack, etc.)
- Row Consolidation/Cycle Counts
- Pulling of PDR Material and placing in Hold Cage
- Maintains the facility at all times as set by the 5S program
- Any other tasks associated with the warehousing position
Benefits
- 401(k)
- stock purchase plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
