Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift

Saputo Inc.•Caledonia, WI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Operator performs warehouse receiving, storage, replenishment, picking, loading, and unloading activities. The role inspects inbound and outbound trailers to ensure they are secured and meet temperature, food safety, and quality requirements. Using Radio Frequency scanners, the operator handles product accurately and completes paperwork, coordinating with shift supervisors, quality control, and inventory control to resolve discrepancies. The operator receives product from purchase orders and internal stock transfers, verifying case counts, code dates, pallet counts, and product condition, and recording transit damage. The role is responsible for outbound shipment quality, weight distribution, and compliance; putting received product into storage; replenishing pick locations; and picking full pallets for customer orders. Daily powered industrial truck inspections, safe equipment operation, reporting hazards, and following Good Manufacturing Practices and applicable food safety, quality, and regulatory requirements are also essential. The position is based in a warehouse environment with noise, cold temperatures, and ongoing movement around material handling equipment. The schedule is 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM, with the ability to work weekends and holidays and overtime on a daily and/or weekly basis. Pay is $27.14, plus a $2.00 shift differential for hours worked from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM.

Requirements

Read and communicate effectively in English.
Work the assigned schedule, including weekends and holidays.
Have basic math knowledge and a demonstrated work history.
Work confidently in a fast-paced environment.
Meet the physical demands of the position, including standing, walking, bending, stooping, climbing, and frequently lifting up to 75 pounds unassisted.
Work in cold environments and around moving equipment.
Have good visual acuity, including the ability to distinguish colors, and the ability to meet the specified vision requirements.
Operate material handling equipment.
Perform fine manipulation and hand-dexterity tasks, including gripping and squeezing; handling or feeling objects, tools, or controls; and reaching with hands and arms.
Work overtime on a daily and/or weekly basis.

Responsibilities

Inspect inbound and outbound trailers, ensuring they are secured and meet temperature, food safety, and quality requirements.
Load and unload product using Radio Frequency scanners; maintain accurate and complete paperwork and coordinate with shift supervisor, quality control, and inventory control to address discrepancies or issues.
Receive product from purchase orders and intra-company stock transfers, verifying case counts, code dates, pallet counts, and condition, and recording transit damage.
Ensure outbound shipments meet quality, weight-distribution, accuracy, and compliance requirements.
Put received product into storage locations, replenish pick locations, and pick full pallets for customer orders.
Complete daily Powered Industrial Truck inspections, operate equipment safely, and report concerns to maintenance personnel or the shift supervisor.
Follow Good Manufacturing Practices, Saputo food safety and quality programs, and regulatory requirements.
Promptly report potential quality, food safety, and workplace safety hazards to management.
Attend and participate in required training, shift meetings, and committees.
Wear personal protective equipment and follow established procedures.