Forklift Operator - Night Shift

Ferrero•Florence, KY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Operator performs general warehouse duties, including: shipping/receiving, packaging orders, processing orders, and stocking and re-shelving merchandise within the Supply Chain Department.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
3+ years of experience
6+ months experience in a similar setting
Ability to comprehend and communicate in English
Basic math skills and ability to use a calculator
General Knowledge of computers
Excellent attendance record
Forklift Certification required

Responsibilities

Operating forklift in order to move pallets of product from the production staging areas to the warehouse locations and/or from warehouse to loading a truck for shipment
Operating forklift to deliver pallets of product into production lines; transporting semi and finished product to and from warehouse storage
Operates handheld computer in the event that the RF system malfunctions
Manages shipping and receiving of raw material and finished product
Conducting material audits and checking each pallet for correct labeling, commodity code, pallet tag number, and pallet integrity before transporting to the intended process
Inspect material handling equipment and wooden pallets for damage and cleanliness prior to use and store
Utilizing scanning equipment and computers for finished goods, understanding shelf life and lot codes and following FEFO (first expired/first out) rotation for WIP products
Work at finished goods palletizer
Load trucks direct from the line with finished goods
Recognizes, addresses, and escalates all quality issues; communicates issues and problems to Supervisor and rest of team
Follows safety regulations and maintains compliance of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
Comply with all applicable food laws, regulations, and food safety requirements
Perform related duties as assigned or required