Forklift Operator Forklift Operator

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA • Kaukauna, WI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At Nestlé USA, the goal is to delight and deliver for consumers with a rich portfolio of beloved brands. Joining Nestlé means becoming part of an inclusive workplace that inspires innovation, encourages strategic thinking and creativity, and celebrates achievements. Employees are empowered to challenge the status quo, embrace risk-taking, and pioneer new ideas in a supportive and collaborative environment that encourages bold ambitions and continuous learning. Nestlé is recognized as one of “The World’s Most Admired Food Companies” in Fortune magazine, providing quality brands like DiGiorno, Toll House, Coffee mate, JACKS, TOMBSTONE, and CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN. The Warehouse Operator/Forklift Operator position's primary function is to maximize the selection and loading process of Nestlé products by ensuring accurate orders, meeting set target rates per hour, and maintaining product integrity and quality standards throughout the loading process. The role also involves using various inventory and tracking systems and recognizing waste to adjust execution accordingly. This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Requirements

• Ability to effectively document product fills with accuracy.
• Maintain a safe operating record for powered industrial equipment.
• Ability to always practice safe working habits.
• Initiative: Self-starter, gets involved quickly, takes on difficult tasks with enthusiasm. Take action to achieve goals beyond what is required.
• Energy: Maintains high activity/productivity level. Operates with sense of urgency, efficiency, effectiveness and determination over extended periods of time.
• Stress Tolerance: Maintains stable and professional performance under pressure or opposition.
• Detail: Strives to understand the details. Balances, analyzes and takes appropriate action. Solid planning, detail oriented and organization skills.
• Communication: Presents ideas effectively, actively listens, and works across functional boundaries with the ability to effectively communicate with co-workers and third-party carriers. Ability to influence others.
• Teamwork: Can work in group or alone; oriented towards the good of the whole. Contain ability to build rapport and good working relationships with co-workers.
• Manage job professionally and with a high level of organization.
• Ability to effectively deal with change and adversity in the work place, and work in a fast paced environment.
• Demonstrate ability to deliver consistent results while building organization capabilities.
• Ability to respond to change with positive attitude, offer suggestions for improvements to increase effectiveness of change, support new initiatives, and maintain an open mind.
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have reliable transportation to and from work
• Successful completion of post offer background checks and drug screen
• Willing to work assigned schedule that may include weekends, Holidays and required over-time as specific to role
• Must possess basic math and computer skills
• Ability to work safely
• Ability to read, write, understand and speak English
• Ability to lift 40lbs repetitively.
• Ability to stand for 6-8 hours per shift
• Must be able to work in a freezer/refrigerated environment

Nice To Haves

• Experience using warehouse equipment preferred, such as forklift, rider pallet jacks, bomber, etc.
• 2 or more years of warehouse experience preferred; Freezer/refrigerated environment a plus

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a powered industrial truck (forklift) during work stream processes of order selecting and loading. Complete and maintain internal forklift certification process.
• Accurately and efficiently load finished products onto delivery trucks while also maintaining accurate quality inspection forms.
• Prepare all required documentation to maintain the highest quality finished product for our customers
• Maintain performance expectations with respect to key performance metrics and identify opportunities to improve distribution center operations
• Must be able to recognize waste (wasted labor, time, moves, product, etc.) within the distribution center, adjust accordingly and aid with developing action plans to drive continues improvement.
• Learn inventory and tracking systems, including: EWM (Wave Control, Replenishment, Stock Moves, Inventory adjustments) and SAP (Dock & Yard, Transportation Planning, D-note creation, etc.).
• Communicate directly with co-workers on issues, openly share ideas with others, encourage performance in others, give feedback when needed, and train new employees when applicable. Effective communication with Workflow Coordinators and Operations Supervisors to maintain product flow and prevent distribution disruptions.
• Conduct activities in a safe manner, follow corporate safety guidelines and requirements, use personal protective equipment and proactively address any unsafe conditions observed. Maintain housekeeping and safety compliance, inspection ready always.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees