Forklift Operator I

Sensient•Turlock, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Sensient Technologies is seeking a Forklift Operator I to join their Natural Ingredients business in Turlock, California. This role is responsible for receiving and inventorying goods, pulling products for orders, loading and unloading trucks, performing inventory transactions, cycle counting, and operating a forklift. The position also involves improving warehouse storage organization for efficiency.

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
Authorized to work in the US without the need for employment visa sponsorship

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. Also, 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