Forklift Operator Weekend Shift

Basic American Foods • Idaho Falls, ID

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of a forklift used to load trucks, and transport product and other materials to and from the warehouse by performing the following duties. This position may require rotating day/swing shift. Must be able to work night and weekends.

Requirements

• Must be able to work rotating shift work.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• The employee in this position must have a valid driver's license and must be able to successfully complete the forklift driver certification training program.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with push/pull attachment using slip sheets highly preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Moves levers and presses pedals to drive forklift and control movement of lifting apparatus.
• Positions forks, lifting platform, or other lifting device under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials, and transports load to designated area.
• Unloads, loads, and stacks material by raising and lowering lifting device.
• Inventories materials on work floor and supplies workers with materials as needed.
• Loads and unloads materials onto or off of pallets or slip sheets into and out of trucks and into railcars.
• Recharges batteries or replaces liquefied gas tank.
• Follows safe work practices and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees