Forklift Operator II

Western Milling•Goshen, CA

24d•$23 - $25

About The Position

This position is a forklift operator responsible for the safe and efficient movement of pallets throughout the sack warehouse. Primary goal is to assure safe and efficient production and highest product integrity.

Requirements

Two years manufacturing experience, preferably in a warehouse/sacking environment
Forklift experience; certification required.
Warehouse experience preferred.
Basic operating knowledge of augers, belt-driven machinery, elevators, and other equipment used in the production process.
Understanding of machine operational processes and procedures.
Familiarity with industrial equipment operations and care.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills.
Pro-active, self-motivated, and honest.
Forklift certification required.
Basic computer skills.
Continuously lift/move/push/pull objects weighing up to and including 50-pounds; regularly lift/move/push/pull objects weighing up to and including 75-pounds.
Frequently stoop/crouch/bend/climb/push/pull objects to complete the essential functions of this position.
Vision sufficient to safely perform the essential job tasks.
Continuously exposed to outdoor/uncontrolled weather conditions.
Regularly exposed to work near moving parts/equipment.
Regularly exposed to major amounts of dust.
Regularly exposed to moderate to severe noise levels.
Occasionally exposed to propane and/or chemicals used in the manufacturing process.

Nice To Haves

Warehouse experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Clean-up left-over product around tanks and other equipment.
Load/Unload trucks cars with forklift.
Operate forklift and other equipment/machinery to support production on a daily basis.
Stack bags of product in a concise and consistent manner.
Line pull, load/unload product, pick/pack product
Operate belt-driven machinery used in the production process.
Cross-train with other departments to provide consistency throughout the Company.
Provide back-up support for other roles as necessary.
Available for overtime work on a scheduled or call-in basis, as necessary.
Other duties as assigned by the manager/supervisor.