Forklift Operator/Warehouse Worker

Thrive Life•American Fork, UT

69d

About The Position

The Forklift Operator/Warehouse Worker helps manage inventory of food products at each stage of the production process, which includes receiving inbound freight, staging goods for production, and loading outbound shipments of finished products. Warehouse Workers will regularly be expected to accurately perform cycle counts and transfer inventory using the MRP system. Additionally, Warehouse Workers should have experience using pallet jacks, forklifts, and reach trucks.

Requirements

Forklift certification, with at least 1 year of forklift experience, or equivalent operating equipment experience required.
Experience with ERP systems and inventory management.
Strong attention to detail, quality orientation, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Team-oriented with strong collaboration skills.
Basic math skills and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Reliable and punctual for assigned shifts or tasks.
Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and frequent fine finger dexterity.
Ability to stand, walk or sit for extended periods and perform repetitive tasks over a 8-hour period.
Unrestricted visual and audio abilities are required for the safety of all employees.
Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and assist in lifting up to 150 lbs. with assistance.

Responsibilities

Facilitate inventory control including daily cycle counts and replenish inventory as directed in all areas
Load and unload freight trucks using a forklift; Pick and stage raw goods for production orders
Verifies and keeps records on incoming and outgoing shipments and prepares items for shipment and production by performing duties to quality and productivity standards
Compares identifying information and counts, weighs, or measures items of incoming and outgoing product to verify information against bills of lading, orders, or other records
Must be able to understand quality standards, methods, and reporting as required
Proper use of safety devices, such as lock-out, as required
Forklift Certification
Perform related duties as assigned by supervision
Place high priority on food safety, quality, and sanitation by understanding and executing Thrive Freeze Dry's food safety, quality, and sanitation policies and procedures.
Hold self and others accountable to Thrive Freeze Dry food safety, quality, & sanitation guidelines and policies by communicating any food safety or quality incident, observation, or opportunity to your leadership team or teammates.
Adheres to and ensures Product Safety and Quality standards are followed.
Adheres to and ensures GMP's regarding food contact packaging as it pertains to the employee.
Adheres to and ensures Thrives food safety, product defense standards and quality objectives complies with all SQF system requirements.