Forklift Operator

Sara Lee Frozen Bakery,LLC • Tarboro, NC

9d • $19 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for operating powered trucks following safety guidelines. The role involves transporting finished goods pallets, raw materials, and WIP to various locations within the plant and warehouse. Key duties include conducting SQF required inspections, performing stock rotation, physical inventory, and cycle counts. The operator will also be responsible for daily warehouse sanitation tasks and basic GMPs. Additional tasks may include cross-training on other machines or in other areas, and working with support groups to ensure production lines start on time and minimize downtime. The role requires flexibility, strong communication and computer skills, and the ability to work in varying environmental conditions.

Requirements

• Current or previous fork lift license and experience operating industrial trucks.
• Climbs ladder to sifter platforms.
• Must be mechanically inclined.
• Knowledge of SQF & SAP.
• Experience in using sanitation chemicals.
• Practice good safety habits and have a good safety record.
• Practice good manufacturing practices (GMPs).
• Have and maintain good attendance.
• Practice good housekeeping at all times.
• Must be able to work with support groups to make sure lines are ready to start on time and minimized downtime.
• Must be willing to know product specifications and how to maintain correct specifications and lines speeds.
• Must be willing to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must be willing to be flexible.
• Have strong communication skills and strong computer skills.
• Must be willing to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be willing to work in a production environment requiring high visibility vest, safety glasses, hair/beard net, hearing protection, and rubber boots with safety toe.
• Must be willing to climb up and down stairs to enter/exit the production area.
• Walks over boot scrubbers prior to entering work areas.
• Must be willing to withstand cold and hot environments.
• Must be willing to work 8-12 hour shifts - standing.

Nice To Haves

• Spotter experience a plus but not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Transport finished good pallets to Americold and scan the LP’s to Americold in the RFSmart scan gun.
• Bring WIP to the production lines as well as fruit to the warehouse when needed.
• Conduct all SQF required inspections.
• Transport raw materials to the production lines and other areas of the plant.
• Responsible for stock rotation, physical inventory, and cycle counts needed.
• Responsible for daily warehouse sanitation tasks and basic GMP's.
• Operate powered trucks following safety guidelines.
• Perform additional tasks as needed to include, but not limited to cross training on other machines and or in other areas.
• Sweep and clean area during and after shift.

What This Job Offers

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