Forklift Operator

T.G. Lee Dairy•Orange City, FL

12d

About The Position

T.G. Lee Dairy has an immediate opening for a fast-paced and motivated forklift operator to operate industrial trucks powered by gasoline, liquefied gas, or electricity and equipped with lifting devices. The equipment is used to push, pull, lift, stack, tier, and move products, equipment, and materials in a warehouse, storage yard, or facility. The role involves handling product and materials throughout the facility, supporting production and distribution, maintaining accurate documentation, and following safety, food safety, quality, sanitation, and regulatory requirements. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Warehouse, production, or general work experience preferred.
Forklift certification and/or license may be required during employment.
Able to work effectively in a team environment.
Able to write legible entries for record keeping.
Able to use company computer systems.
Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Able to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing.
Able to follow directions.
Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent.
Warehouse, production, or general work experience.

Responsibilities

Load and unload products in trailers.
Distribute pallets from the palletizer to distribution trailers and staging areas.
Stage materials for production.
Move products and materials within the facility, including the plant and/or cooler.
Receive materials for warehouse storage.
Supply packaging materials, cartons, and hulls to the production line as needed.
Maintain pallet supply for the palletizer.
Rotate packaging and ingredients using FIFO (First In – First Out).
Complete paperwork clearly, legibly, accurately, and with all required information.
Document required information in accordance with SOPs.
Assist in identifying process improvement opportunities using a continuous improvement mindset.
Immediately report food safety and food quality issues to management.
Maintain safe working conditions and comply with state and federal health and safety regulations.
Follow DFA good manufacturing practices and corporate regulatory, food safety, quality, and sanitation requirements.