Forklift Operator

UDA - United Dairymen of Arizona•Tempe, AZ

1d•$18 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of forklifts and related equipment to support daily warehouse activities, including loading and unloading shipments, staging product, and ensuring accurate inbound and outbound documentation. This role works closely with team members and warehouse leads to move, store, and organize product across multiple warehouse locations while maintaining a clean and orderly work environment. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, communicates effectively, and is committed to upholding all safety, quality, and GMP standards.

Requirements

Ability to safely drive and operate forklift
Must be able to work 12-hour shifts (primarily night shift)
Requires ability to read, hear, speak, and comprehend and carry out verbal and written instruction in English
Requires ability to work with minimal direction and by self at times.
Requires ability to manage time effectively
Requires ability to communicate clearly with warehouse co-workers frequently
Must have at least one year of previous experience, preferably operating a forklift or other heavy machinery
High School Diploma or Educational Equivalent

Nice To Haves

Fork truck certification

Responsibilities

Perform Plant Forklift Operator duties as assigned.
Communicate and work closely with team members, Warehouse Team lead, and Lead Operator to accomplish goals.
On a daily basis, inspect and perform minor maintenance on forklift or other job specific equipment.
Perform weekly forklift, scissor lift and pallet jack PM’s as assigned.
Re-stack pallets, pull outbound loads, stage and prepare paperwork accordingly.
Put away new production and record accurately.
Accurately check in and load driver/truck including verification of load number, schedule, truck weight, pallet numbers, bags counts, etc.
Efficiently stack and store product in the appropriate areas including the drive in racking at Alameda warehouse
Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage areas into trailers or other shipping containers.
Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage and perform trailer inspections on iPad
Verify cleanliness of pallets to be loaded and clean as necessary.
Communicate with Plant Forklift Operator to coordinate any needed trailer moves.
Move between the Alameda and 1013 warehouses as necessary.
Fill in for the Plant Forklift position as needed to cover absences, vacations
Ability to access forms and perform all system functions associated with day to day job duties including but not limited to the AS400 and ETQ systems.
Perform cleaning of racks according to rotation.
Maintain a clean, neat and orderly work area.
Adhere to all SOP’s and HACCP guidelines.
Adhere to all UDA quality, safety, and GMP policies and procedures, reporting any nonconformity.
Other duties as required.