Warehouse Forklift Operator -2nd Shift

Furmano's•Northumberland, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Furmano Foods is hiring a full-time Forklift Operator for its second shift at its Northumberland, Pennsylvania location. The role involves operating a forklift and moving materials, completing quality-control projects, sorting and repairing pallets, hand-loading containers, and maintaining a clean work area in compliance with BRC requirements. The operator is expected to work independently, adapt to changing assignments, communicate effectively across departments, support coworkers, and prepare the work area for the next shift. Food safety is every employee’s responsibility, and issues must be reported promptly to an area supervisor or manager. The scheduled shift is typically 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., with a 20-minute paid lunch. Workdays are typically Monday through Friday, but may vary by season; Saturday work is often required and may be mandatory based on operational needs, particularly from September through December. Twelve-hour shifts may be required during busy periods. Specific training takes place on first shift, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., for up to 17 days. This is a physically demanding position. Requirements include frequent to continuous standing and walking, occasional-to-frequent lifting with the ability to lift 100 pounds, and operating equipment such as a forklift, britestacker, and depalletizer. Other physical activities vary by assignment.

Requirements

Ability to work without direct supervision.
Adaptability and flexibility to change focus quickly and often.
Good time-management skills.
Willingness to help others.
Ability to learn and adapt to various positions.
Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
Ability to drive a forklift.
Full peripheral vision and depth perception.
Basic math skills, such as calculating how many pallets are needed to complete an order.
Ability to lift 100 pounds.
Ability to commute to or relocate to Northumberland, PA 17857.

Responsibilities

Drive a forklift to move materials.
Perform quality-control projects, including sorting, cleaning, and stripping.
Repair and sort pallets; flip pallets with or without assistance.
Hand-load containers.
Complete assigned cleaning projects to maintain BRC compliance.
Maintain a positive teamwork atmosphere by acting, communicating, and helping coworkers.
Set the next shift up for success.
Communicate effectively across departments.
Complete other jobs assigned by the supervisor.
Maintain a clean work environment throughout the shift and leave the area clean, stocked, or prepared for the following shift.
Bring food-safety issues to the immediate attention of the area supervisor or manager.