Forklift Operator - Day Shift (3 Day/12 Hour)

SOUTHERN CHAMPION TRAY LLC•Chattanooga, TN

3h•Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Operator picks up and stores products in the manufacturing area and supplies materials as needed to meet production goals. The position supports transfers of finished and unfinished inventory, including loading and unloading trailers and wrapping pallets. The operator also helps maintain accurate pallet inventory and orderly, clean, and safe work areas in accordance with Food Safety and 5S systems. All team members are expected to act in accordance with Southern Champion Tray’s shared Core Values and operating principles: Trustworthy, Servant-Hearted, Relational, and Resourceful.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, one to three months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Basic computer skills and the ability to use software.
Ability to read and understand documents and letters and write legibly in English.
Ability to understand and speak clearly, communicate, and understand directions in English as needed.

Responsibilities

Move products from machines or labor operations and place them in designated areas.
Supply gluers with blanks, the bundle machine with boxes, and other machines as directed.
Follow instructions and notify the supervisor of issues that could result in lost production time.
Adapt to new procedures and innovations that improve operational efficiency and safety.
Use machine downtime, excluding approved breaks, to perform other assigned tasks or help maintain a clean work environment.
Load and unload trailers after ensuring they are properly locked and chocked.
Check pallets for labeling and count issues, and correct or hold receiving discrepancies for the Supervisor.
Restack pallets that have fallen.
Report equipment mechanical problems and safety hazards related to assigned duties.
Unload vendor deliveries and shipments, inspect their quality, quantity, and condition, and record findings on paperwork.
Complete daily forklift checklists and routine equipment maintenance, including cleaning.
Maintain order in warehouse storage areas.
Prepare and/or transfer inbound shipments to designated locations.
Use RF Smart to transport pallets throughout the plant, create virtual locations corresponding to physical locations, and modify and maintain pallet inventory.
Communicate effectively with other team members.
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for the task and work area.
Keep production downtime to a minimum.
Maintain a clean work environment in accordance with Food Safety and 5S systems.
Follow safety policies, rules, regulations, technical instructions, and guidelines; use situational awareness to identify unsafe behaviors and conditions.
Assist with duties in other areas or departments when asked.