Forklift Operator

Trinidad Benham•Mineola, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Operator in Shipping and Receiving is responsible for safely and efficiently picking and pulling orders, loading trucks, and unloading and processing incoming bulk rail and hopper trucks. The role involves operating forklifts, handling and storing product, maintaining inventory organization using first-in, first-out practices, and completing required paperwork. The operator also supports Shipping and Receiving operations as needed and follows company safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and Safe Quality Food (SQF) procedures. The position is based in a frequently non-climate-controlled environment with frequent exposure to dust, loud noise, and moving machinery. The work requires frequent standing, walking, climbing, bending, reaching, pushing and pulling, kneeling, and crouching; lifting, carrying, or moving items weighing up to 100 pounds without assistance; and frequently working at heights over four feet while wearing fall protection. Required protective equipment includes hearing protection, safety glasses, a hair net, and food-safety-related items.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least one year of recent experience operating a sit-down forklift in a warehouse environment.
Ability to meet daily production requirements.
Experience and ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Ability to read and comprehend required paperwork.
Writing skills sufficient to complete required paperwork.
Ability to perform basic math.
Positive attitude and ability to work well with all levels of personnel.
Ability to work well with employees individually and in a team environment.
Ability to communicate questions, problems, and reports effectively to coworkers, supervisory personnel, and management.
Flexibility to accommodate unscheduled changes in duties and work overtime as needed.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience operating sit-down and stand-up reach forklifts in a fast-paced warehouse environment.

Responsibilities

Safely and efficiently operate forklifts in accordance with training and company safety policies.
Read and understand Bills of Lading and pick sheets.
Use daily pick sheets to pick full pallets and case quantities, build full pallets, follow first-in, first-out procedures, shrink-wrap pallets as needed, stage products for loading, and check pallet accuracy against orders.
Safely load and unload products and supplies to and from trucks using appropriate forklifts.
Obtain samples of incoming bulk product in accordance with Quality Control Guidelines and place product in appropriate storage areas.
Shrink-wrap finished-goods pallets and transport and store them in appropriate locations.
Maintain clean, organized aisles and rack storage; consolidate partial pallets as needed and organize products according to first-in, first-out inventory practices.
Unload product from railcars and hopper trucks efficiently while minimizing waste.
Obtain samples from railcars and hopper trucks.
Position railcars in unloading spots using the hand jack system.
Weigh, tag, and store or stack product bins at heights using a forklift.
Clean empty railcars and follow proper confined-space procedures when sampling and cleaning.
Verify empty bins are clean before unloading product into them.
Clean pits and other unloading areas according to SQF guidelines.
Properly mix product for soup mix and weigh and tag product salvage.
Complete required paperwork accurately and in accordance with company standards.
Back up the Shipping and Receiving department by picking and pulling orders and loading and unloading trucks.
Comply with company safety policies and maintain a clean and orderly work area.
Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) procedures.
Perform additional duties as assigned by the lead person and/or manager.