Forklift Operator 3rd Shift
About The Position
This position is responsible for safely and efficiently operating forklifts and other powered industrial equipment to support loading, unloading, and staging inbound and outbound shipments within Crown Bakeries' shipping and production facility. The Forklift Operator helps ensure products are accurately staged, loaded, and moved in compliance with food safety, GMP, and workplace safety standards. Duties are performed in alignment with Crown Bakeries' Vision, Mission, and Values. The role operates in a production plant, shipping area, and office environment. Employees are occasionally exposed to noise, dust, fumes, and odors. The role routinely uses standard office equipment.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate sit-down counterbalance forklifts, reach trucks, pallet jacks, and other powered industrial equipment to load, unload, and stage inbound and outbound shipments.
- Load outbound trailers according to bills of lading (BOLs), load plans, and Shipping Supervisor direction, and verify product counts against shipping documents.
- Unload inbound deliveries of raw materials, packaging, and supplies, and transport materials to designated storage areas according to FIFO rotation and Materials Manager direction.
- Stage finished goods in designated dock areas, ensuring products are organized, labeled, and ready for loading according to the shipping schedule.
- Verify product quantities, lot codes, and labels against shipping documents, and promptly report discrepancies, damage, or shortages to the Shipping Supervisor.
- Conduct pre-shift and post-shift forklift inspections, complete inspection checklists, and report equipment defects, damage, or safety concerns.
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe dock, staging, and equipment operating areas, keeping aisles and dock doors clear and accessible.
- Follow food safety, GMP, Food Defense, HACCP, quality, OSHA, and company safety policies, including requirements for speed, pedestrian right-of-way, load capacity, and PPE.
- Communicate with the Shipping Supervisor, Shipping Clerks, and carrier drivers about shipment status, staging needs, and loading or unloading issues.
- Assist with shipping-area inventory and cycle counts as directed.
- Support general warehouse and shipping tasks, including palletizing, wrapping, and labeling products.
- Assist with onboarding and training new Shipping Associates on forklift safety and dock procedures as directed.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Shipping Supervisor or Manager.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
