Forklift Operator

Dairy Farmers of America • Grand Rapids, MI

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About The Position

Operate gasoline-, liquefied-gas-, or electric-powered industrial trucks equipped with lifting devices to move products, equipment, or materials in a warehouse, storage yard, or facility. The work includes moving materials around the plant and/or cooler, handling warehouse and production supplies, and carrying out loading, unloading, staging, and storage tasks. The position requires accurate recordkeeping, adherence to food safety, quality, sanitation, and safety requirements, and cooperation in identifying process improvements. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

• Able to work effectively in a team environment.
• Able to write legible entries for recordkeeping.
• Able to use company computer systems.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Able to follow directions.
• Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Certification and/or license may be required during employment.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Warehouse, production, or general work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload products in trailers.
• Distribute pallets of product from the palletizer to distribution trailers and staging areas.
• Stage materials for production.
• Move products and materials within the facility, including the plant and/or cooler.
• Receive materials for warehouse storage.
• Supply packaging material, cartons, and hulls to the line as needed.
• Maintain pallet supply for the palletizer.
• Rotate packaging and ingredients using FIFO (First In – First Out).
• Complete paperwork clearly, legibly, accurately, and with all required information.
• Document required information in accordance with SOPs.
• Assist in identifying opportunities to improve processes using a continuous-improvement mindset.
• Immediately report food safety or food quality issues to management.
• Maintain safe working conditions and comply with applicable state and federal health and safety regulations.
• Follow DFA good manufacturing practices and corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.

Benefits

• 401K

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED