Forklift Operator Union

Refresco Careers • Wharton, NJ

9d

About The Position

The Forklift Operator reports to the department Manager and is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of powered industrial trucks in a fast-paced production plant. The role includes loading and unloading raw materials and finished goods, transporting materials to designated areas, supplying production lines, and removing finished goods from production lines. The operator uses forklift-mounted vehicle units and SAP to validate quantities and perform warehouse transactions, and must obtain and maintain in-house forklift certification. The position also requires compliance with health, safety, food quality, food safety, GMP, and PPE requirements.

Requirements

• High school certification or equivalent (GED).
• Experience operating a forklift is required.
• Must be forklift certified by an approved Refresco trainer.
• Ability to read and write job instructions in the acceptable language(s) specified for the location.
• Ability to perform basic computer functions.
• Ability to demonstrate basic operation of powered industrial trucks.

Nice To Haves

• Three or more years of work experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Familiarity with warehouse management software for tracking inventory and logistics.
• Basic computer skills for operating production software and logging data.
• Ability to analyze data and process parameters to optimize production.
• Problem-solving skills to identify and resolve operational issues.
• Participation in safety audits and inspections to support a safe working environment.

Responsibilities

• Follow health and safety policies, procedures, Good Manufacturing Practices, and required PPE rules in warehouse and production areas.
• Follow food quality and food safety guidelines and applicable Refresco, customer, and governing-body standards.
• Load and unload incoming trucks and transport raw materials to designated areas.
• Validate quantities using Blind Count Sheets or SAP transactions on the forklift computer.
• Use SAP through forklift-mounted Vehicle Mounted Units to perform warehouse functions.
• Operate powered industrial trucks in a high-paced environment.
• Supply raw materials to production lines and remove finished goods from production lines as needed.
• Perform pre-trip forklift inspections and follow battery-changing or propane-tank-changing safety procedures.
• Perform other driving activities as directed by leadership.
• Clean and maintain work areas throughout the shift.
• Represent the company positively.
• May perform production machine operation duties.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Pet insurance
• Legal benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• 12 paid holidays, vacation, and paid time off
• Well-being benefits
• Discount and Total Reward programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED