Forklift Operator - Day Shift Carrollton

Trident Seafoods Corporation•Carrollton, GA

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About The Position

Trident Seafoods is hiring a Forklift Operator to drive gasoline-, liquefied-gas-, or electric-powered industrial trucks equipped with lifting devices to move products, equipment, and materials. The operator handles loads across designated areas, supplies workers with materials, weighs and records products, and performs basic truck upkeep. The position may include work in a subzero freezer area, with company-provided personal protective equipment. The operator must follow plant food-safety practices and Trident’s environmental and safety policies and procedures.

Requirements

One year of college or technical-school certificate; or three to six months of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be forklift certified or able to become certified; must qualify for lift-truck certification within two weeks of assignment to the job function.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, and to compute rates, ratios, and percentages and interpret bar graphs.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including standing, walking, handling and reaching, climbing or balancing, and moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Operate levers and pedals to drive the truck and control its lifting apparatus.
Position forks or other lifting devices around or beneath loads and transport them to designated areas.
Unload and stack materials by raising and lowering the lifting device.
Inventory materials on the work floor and supply workers with materials as needed.
Weigh materials or products and record weights on tags, labels, or production schedules.
Load and unload materials onto or off pallets, skids, or lifting devices.
Lubricate the truck, recharge or change batteries, fill the fuel tank, or replace the liquefied-gas tank.
Follow plant food-safety policies and industry best practices.
Complete required environmental and safety training and perform work according to applicable procedures and instructions.
Notify designated personnel of environmental or safety incidents and undocumented risks.
Perform other similar or related duties as requested or assigned.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
Optional HRA/HSA
Telemedicine
Employee assistance and wellness programs
Long-term disability
Basic life and AD&D insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off; initial full-time benefit is 20 days per year, adjusted commensurate with relevant experience
10 paid holidays each year
Paid parental leave
Commuter and transit programs
Full-time employees may be eligible for discretionary or performance-based incentives