Forklift Operator VBC - Packout Line 2 (NS)

Simmons Foods•Van Buren, AR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

To transfer products using an industrial forklift, hand lift or pallet jack in a manner which complies with safety procedures, company and USDA requirements.

Requirements

Must be able to obtain and maintain forklift license and pallet jack license.

Nice To Haves

Preference of poultry or food processing organization.

Responsibilities

Stores and moves product using an industrial forklift, hand lift or pallet jack.
Operates an electronic or hand operated pallet jack between departments, buildings, and grounds.
Collects and delivers a wide variety of materials while adhering to established safety procedures.
Delivers materials to work areas as directed from production supervisor, stacks materials in storage areas and loads/unloads shipments in trailer.
Ensures product or equipment being moved is undamaged and handled in a safe manner.
Performs routine servicing of equipment such as changing batteries, charging batteries, and checks tires.
Responsible for identifying any mechanical problems or damage with the pallet jack and ensure the problems are reported to the supervisor for further inspection and repair.
Detects and reports defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor.
Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.
Performs visual safety inspection of machine before operation.
Loads and unloads trucks, stacking and consolidating partial pallets.
Assists with inventory, correctly recording numbers and codes.
Keeps dock area clear and organized to ensure efficient work flow.
Completes and delivers daily and weekly reports to the floor supervisor.
Participates as a member of the Team, fostering strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues.
Understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with Simmons' established operating systems and this position's role in support of these systems.
Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.