Forklift Operator US
About The Position
The Forklift Operator works in a fast-paced production plant, moving raw materials from incoming trucks to designated areas and supplying production lines as needed. The role involves operating powered industrial trucks, completing warehouse functions and SAP transactions through forklift-mounted Vehicle Mounted Units (VMUs), verifying quantities, and performing pre-trip inspections. The operator follows health, safety, food quality, food safety, GMP, and PPE requirements, and maintains clean work areas. Production machine operation duties may also be assigned. The position works in a structured and supervised environment with moving equipment, variable temperatures, and noise requiring hearing protection. Weekday, weekend, afternoon, evening, overnight, and holiday work may be required; overtime is scheduled as needed. No travel is anticipated. The role requires physical activity, including forklift driving, walking, lifting and carrying, and excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity. There is pronounced pressure from deadlines, production quotas, and accuracy demands.
Requirements
- Ability to read and write job instructions in the acceptable language(s) specified for the location.
- Basic computer skills and ability to perform basic computer functions.
- Ability to demonstrate basic operation of powered industrial trucks.
- Forklift certification from an approved Refresco trainer.
- High school certification or equivalent GED.
- Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for precise equipment control.
Nice To Haves
- Three or more years of work experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Familiarity with warehouse management software for tracking inventory and logistics.
- Ability to analyze data and process parameters to optimize production.
Responsibilities
- Follow health and safety policies and procedures, GMPs, required PPE rules, and food quality and food safety guidelines.
- Load and unload raw materials from incoming trucks and transport them to designated areas.
- Validate quantities using Blind Count Sheets or SAP transactions.
- Use forklift-mounted VMUs and SAP to complete truck loading and unloading and other warehouse functions.
- Operate powered industrial trucks in a high-paced environment.
- Supply raw materials to production lines as required.
- Perform pre-trip forklift inspections and follow safety procedures for changing forklift batteries or propane tanks.
- Perform other driving activities as directed by leadership.
- Clean and maintain work areas throughout the shift.
- Represent the company positively.
- Perform production machine operation duties as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
