Forklift Operator Union- Monday-Friday (Multiple Shifts)

Refresco•Miller Township, IN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Operator operates powered industrial trucks in a fast-paced production plant and performs warehouse functions, including loading and unloading trucks, moving raw materials to designated areas, and supplying production lines. The role uses forklift-mounted Vehicle Mounted Units (VMUs) to access SAP for warehouse transactions and inventory tasks. The operator conducts pre-trip inspections, follows forklift battery or propane tank changing procedures, maintains clean work areas, and may also operate production machinery. The position requires compliance with health, safety, food-quality, and food-safety standards, including GMPs and required PPE. Work takes place in a supervised production environment with moving equipment, significant noise, and temperatures that may be very hot or relatively cold. Weekday work is scheduled, but weekends, afternoons, evenings, overnight shifts, holidays, and overtime may be required as needed. No travel is anticipated.

Requirements

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 powered industrial truck operation.
Forklift certification by an approved Refresco trainer.
High school certification or equivalent (GED).
Excellent hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity for precise equipment control.
Ability to work under pressure from deadlines, production quotas, accuracy requirements, or similar demands.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including frequent standing or sitting, lifting and carrying, and forklift driving.

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 ability to quickly identify and resolve operational issues.

Responsibilities

Follow health and safety policies, procedures, GMPs, and PPE requirements in warehouse and production areas, including wearing seatbelts while operating forklifts.
Follow food-quality and food-safety guidelines and applicable Refresco, customer, and governing-body standards, such as SQF.
Load and unload raw materials from incoming trucks and transport them to designated areas.
Validate quantities using Blind Count Sheets or SAP transactions on the forklift computer.
Use SAP through forklift-mounted Vehicle Mounted Units (VMUs).
Perform truck loading and unloading and other warehouse functions in SAP using the forklift VMU.
Operate powered industrial trucks in a high-paced environment and maintain in-house forklift certification.
Supply raw materials to production lines as required.
Perform pre-trip forklift inspections and follow forklift battery or propane tank changing procedures and safety requirements.
Perform other driving activities as directed by leadership.
Clean and maintain work areas throughout the shift.
Represent the company positively.
Perform production machine operation duties when needed.
Participate in safety audits and inspections to help ensure a safe working environment.