Forklift Operator

Trinidad Benham • Mineola, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Operator is primarily responsible for accurately processing orders per schedule, transporting and staging product, and loading and unloading product and supplies in a safe, efficient and timely manner.

Requirements

• HS Diploma or GED.
• 1 + years recent experience operating Sit Down and Stand-Up reach forklifts in a warehouse environment.
• Must be able to meet daily production requirements.
• Experience and ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Read and comprehend required paperwork.
• Writing skills sufficient to complete required paperwork.
• Ability to perform basic math skills.
• Must display a positive attitude and work well with all levels of personnel.
• Ability to work well with all levels of employees whether individually or in a team environment.
• Effectively communicate questions, problems and reports to co-workers, supervisory and management personnel.
• Flexibility to accommodate unscheduled changes in duties and work overtime as needed.

Nice To Haves

• 1+ years operating Sit Down and Stand Up reach forklifts picking and pulling orders, loading and unloading trucks in a fast paced warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

• Safely and efficiently operate forklifts (sit down and stand-up reach) according to training and company safety policies.
• Read and understand Bills of Lading and Pick Sheets.
• Using daily pick sheets, accurately and efficiently pick full pallets and case quantities to build full pallets, ensuring first in first out method is followed, shrink wrap pallets when necessary, stage product for loading, check pallets for accuracy to order.
• Safely load and unload product and other supplies to/from trucks using appropriate forklifts.
• Obtains samples of incoming bulk product according to Quality Control Guidelines.
• Places product in appropriate storage areas.
• Shrinkwrap finished good pallets and transport/store into appropriate locations.
• Maintain clean and organized aisles and rack storage, consolidate partial pallets when needed.
• Ensure products, including partial pallets, are organized according to facility standards.
• Inventory product as needed, label, sort, wrap and tie product.
• Hand load product onto containers.
• Comply with company safety policies and maintain clean and orderly work area.
• Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) procedures.
• Accurately complete required paperwork in accordance with company standards.
• Additional duties as assigned by lead person and/or manager.

Benefits

• Insurance coverage that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance and flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid holidays and competitive vacation/sick pay plans
• Tuition assistance program

What This Job Offers

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