Forklift Operator

Kraft Heinz • Garland, TX

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the supervisor, this person is responsible for the inventory of all packaging supplies (including cycle counting). The operator is responsible for transferring supplies from the warehouse into and out of consumption areas. This person will also operate equipment and provide relief for positions in Skillets. The role involves delivering and verifying needed raw/pack supplies daily, performing daily cycle counts and periodic raw/pack inventories, and accurately reporting inventory transactions in Kraft’s Warehouse Management System (SAP). The operator will interact with Assets and Quality personnel regarding packaging changes and holds, and with the receiving department for incoming and outgoing supplies. This position requires the ability to learn and execute strict inventory control procedures and operate under Kraft Heinz Safety Values, adhering to all safety and environmental policies, procedures, and compliance programs to work toward an injury-free environment. Responsibilities also include relieving line operators as needed, removing and disposing of trash from the production area, assisting in size and product changeovers, and assisting in sanitation as needed. The role requires adherence to all GMPs and safety policies such as Lockout/Tagout (LO/TO) and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and compliance with safety policy, accident prevention, and compliance programs. Cross-training on other jobs in the department is expected. The individual must be self-motivated, able to work in a team environment, and possess good communication skills. They are responsible for reviewing work areas for potential losses and loss control opportunities and for reporting hazards, injuries/illnesses, and other losses to supervisors.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Computer literacy with Word, Excel, Outlook, SAP, and Matrics.
• Ability to read and interpret documents related to scheduling, delivery and inventory of materials, work instructions, forecasts and other work-related documents.
• Ability to write simple correspondence and effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees.
• Ability to write clearly and legibly and communicate information to other employees.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Forklift certification.
• Must be self-motivated and be able to work in a team environment.
• Good communication is essential.

Nice To Haves

• Mechanical skills a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and verify all needed Raw/Pack supplies daily.
• Perform daily cycle counts and periodic Raw/ Pack inventories.
• Accurately reports inventory transactions in Kraft’s Warehouse Management System (SAP).
• Interact with Assets and Quality personnel regarding packaging changes, packaging holds, etc.
• Interact with receiving department in receiving incoming packaging supplies and outgoing obsolete supplies or supplies shipped to other locations.
• Move materials using forklifts (certification ), lift-a-lofts and handjacks .
• Ability to learn and execute strict inventory control procedures.
• Operate under the Kraft Heinz Safety Values.
• Adhere to all safety and environmental policies, procedures and compliance programs.
• Work toward achieving an injury free environment.
• Relieve line operators as needed .
• Responsible for removing trash from the production area and disposing it in the designated areas.
• May be to assist in size and product changeovers on the line .
• May be to assist in sanitation on all pieces of equipment as needed .
• Adhere to all GMP’s and safety policies such as LO/TO and Personal Protective Equipment.
• Responsible for compliance with the safety policy and accident prevention and compliance programs.
• Cross-train on other jobs in the department.
• Review work areas for potential losses and loss control opportunities and for reporting hazards, injuries/illnesses, and other losses to supervisors.

Benefits

• Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs.
• Events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
• Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
• Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Recognition, Training
• Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
• Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

What This Job Offers

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