Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift

Saputo • Caledonia, WI

10d

About The Position

The Forklift Operator performs trailer inspections for inbound and outbound orders and ensures trailers are secured and meet temperature, food safety, and quality requirements. The role loads and unloads product using Radio Frequency scanners, maintains accurate and complete paperwork, and works with shift supervisors, quality control, and inventory control to resolve load discrepancies.

The operator receives product from purchase orders and intra-company stock transfers, verifies case counts, code dates, pallet counts, and product condition, and records transit damage. Responsibilities also include ensuring the quality, weight distribution, accuracy, and compliance of outbound shipments; putting received product away in storage; replenishing pick locations; and picking full pallets for customer orders.

The position requires daily inspection of powered industrial trucks, reporting equipment concerns and potential safety or quality hazards, and following Good Manufacturing Practices, food safety and quality programs, and regulatory requirements. The operator attends required training, shift meetings, and committees. The schedule is 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, with the ability to work weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.

Requirements

• Read and communicate effectively in English.
• Work the assigned schedule, including weekends and holidays.
• Have basic math knowledge.
• Have a demonstrated work history.
• Work confidently in a fast-paced environment.
• Meet the physical demands of the position, including standing, walking, bending, stooping, and climbing.
• Lift up to 75 pounds unassisted frequently throughout the shift.
• Work in cold environments and around moving equipment.
• Have good visual acuity and the ability to distinguish colors.
• Operate material handling equipment.
• Work overtime on a daily and/or weekly basis.
• Wear personal protective equipment and follow established procedures.
• Have fine manipulation and hand dexterity, including the ability to grip, squeeze, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
• Meet vision requirements including close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

• Inspect inbound and outbound trailers, ensuring they are secured and meet temperature, food safety, and quality requirements.
• Load and unload products using Radio Frequency scanners.
• Maintain accurate and complete paperwork and collaborate with shift supervisors, quality control, and inventory control to resolve discrepancies.
• Receive products from purchase orders and intra-company stock transfers; verify case counts, code dates, pallet counts, and product condition, and document transit damage.
• Ensure outbound shipments meet quality, weight-distribution, accuracy, and compliance requirements.
• Put received product away in storage locations, replenish pick locations, and pick full pallets for customer orders.
• Complete daily powered industrial truck inspections and report operational concerns to maintenance personnel or the shift supervisor.
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices, food safety and quality programs, and regulatory requirements.
• Promptly report potential quality, food safety, and workplace safety hazards to management.
• Attend and participate in required training, shift meetings, and committees.

Benefits

• Development opportunities that enhance career fulfillment.
• Meaningful compensation and benefits to help care for family.
• Opportunities to contribute to the community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo products.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed