Forklift Operator (1st Shift)

Bay State Milling Company•Bolingbrook, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for operating a forklift and performing various warehouse duties to ensure efficient and safe operations. The position requires adherence to safety standards, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Key responsibilities include managing incoming and outgoing shipments, inspecting materials, operating warehouse equipment, and maintaining a clean and organized work environment. The role also involves ensuring food safety and security by following company policies and reporting any concerns.

Requirements

Proficient in English speaking, reading, and writing
Ability to perform basic mathematic computations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Ability to accurately record lot numbers onto shipping documents or enter into computer system

Responsibilities

Maintain a high standard of safety throughout operations.
Understand and follow all company Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).
Follow all standard operating procedures (SOP’S) for the work area.
Understand and comply with the company Allergen Policy and procedures.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to follow directions both written and verbal.
Scan and track incoming and outgoing orders.
Unloading of inbound shipments.
Ensure incoming material contents match manifest documents/BOL’s.
Inspect receivables for defects, damages, or missing items.
Receiving and sampling inbound raw materials as directed by Bay State Milling policy.
Receiving bulk trailers/containers and completing tests on the product as directed by Bay State Milling policy.
Unload, stack, move, and place products in designated warehouse locations.
Move and transfer products between various sections of the warehouse as needed.
Picking orders from inventory utilizing pick tickets and scanning programs.
Packaging and preparing packages for express shipments (UPS, etc.).
Performing truck/trailer inspections and completing the associated paperwork.
Loading outbound shipments.
Double-check items to verify the accuracy of outgoing orders.
Notify Warehouse Lead/Supervisor/Manager of all safety, food safety, and quality concerns.
Follow forklift rules and policies as described by Company Policy.
Safety and operational inspection of forklifts and other equipment used in the operation of the warehouse.
Daily, weekly, monthly sanitation responsibilities in the warehouse.
Perform other duties or tasks as assigned.