Forklift Operator 7p-7a

Peterson Farms Inc•DeLand, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Operator is responsible for conveying materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or to other designated areas. This role involves sorting and placing materials on racks, shelves, or in bins, and storing perishable goods in refrigerated rooms or freezers. The operator will respond to requests for materials, assemble customer orders, and maintain inventory records. Additionally, the position requires operating the Warehouse Management System (WMS), shipping finished product, receiving raw materials, and completing trailer inspections. A key aspect of this role is monitoring job tasks to ensure food safety and quality, and reporting any concerns to the appropriate departments. The operator will also weigh or count items, arrange stock, drive vehicles to transport items, prepare parcels for mailing, and adhere to all safety and security procedures.

Requirements

Willing to operate various types of forklifts.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Six to twelve months related experience and/or training.
Proficient typing and computer skills including knowledge of Internet software; Inventory software; Order processing systems; Spreadsheet software (MS Excel), Word Processing software (MS Word) and Email software (Office 365).
Knowledge of and competence in the use of Warehouse Management System software and hardware, including handheld scanning devices.
Must attain within seven (7) working days of initial hire or placement in this position and maintain a current and valid forklift and pallet jack operator's license.

Nice To Haves

Forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Convey materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or to other designated areas.
Sorts and places materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence such as size, type, style, color, or product code.
Sorts and stores perishable goods in refrigerated rooms or freezers.
Responds to requests for materials, tools, or other stock items and distributes items to production workers or assembly line.
Assembles customer orders from stock and places orders on pallets or shelves or conveys orders to packing station or shipping department.
Marks materials with identifying information and records amounts of materials or items received or distributed.
Properly utilizes the Warehouse Management System (WMS) to reflect production, shipping, receiving and inventory data.
Ships finished product and completes any and all related documentation in accordance with approved Finished Product Shipping Standard Operating Procedures.
Receives raw materials and completes any and all related documentation in accordance with approved Raw Materials Receiving Standard Operating Procedures.
Completes all Trailer Inspections and any and all related documentation in a thorough, accurate and timely manner.
Monitors job tasks to ensure food safety and quality and promptly reports any concerns or issues to supervisor and/or Quality Assurance Department.
Weighs or counts items for distribution within plant to ensure conformance to company standards.
Arranges stock materials in specified sequence for assembly by other workers.
Drives vehicle to transport stored items from warehouse to plant or to pick up items from several locations for shipment.
Prepares samples or other parcels for mailing.
Follows policies and procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.
Observes safety and security procedures and reports potentially unsafe conditions.
Maintains inventory records and performs cycle counts as necessary.