Forklift Operator (1st Shift)

Bay State Milling Company•Bolingbrook, IL

4h•Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Operator is responsible for maintaining a high standard of safety and adhering to all company Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and the Allergen Policy. Key duties include scanning and tracking incoming and outgoing orders, unloading and inspecting inbound shipments, receiving and sampling raw materials, and performing tests on bulk products. The role also involves moving and transferring products within the warehouse, picking orders using pick tickets and scanning programs, packaging for express shipments, and conducting truck/trailer inspections. The operator is expected to load outbound shipments, verify order accuracy, and notify management of any safety, food safety, or quality concerns. Daily, weekly, and monthly sanitation responsibilities are also part of the role, along with operating forklifts and other equipment according to company policy. The company is committed to producing defect-free products, and all employees must be trained on and adhere to GMPs, be aware of the work environment, and prevent product adulteration.

Requirements

Proficient in English speaking, reading, and writing
Ability to perform basic mathematic computations, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Ability to accurately record lot numbers onto shipping documents or enter into computer system

Responsibilities

Maintain a high standard of safety throughout operations.
Must understand and follow all company Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s).
Follow all standard operating procedures (SOP’S) for the work area.
Must understand and comply with the company Allergen Policy and procedures.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to follow directions both written and verbal.
Scan and track incoming and outgoing orders.
Unloading of inbound shipments.
Ensure incoming material contents match manifest documents/BOL’s.
Inspect receivables for defects, damages, or missing items.
Receiving and sampling inbound raw materials as directed by Bay State Milling policy.
Receiving bulk trailers/containers and completing tests on the product as directed by Bay State Milling policy.
Unload, stack, move, and place products in designated warehouse locations.
Move and transfer products between various sections of the warehouse as needed.
Picking orders from inventory utilizing pick tickets and scanning programs.
Packaging and preparing packages for express shipments (UPS, etc.).
Performing truck/trailer inspections and completing the associated paperwork.
Loading outbound shipments.
Double-check items to verify the accuracy of outgoing orders.
Notify Warehouse Lead/Supervisor/Manager of all safety, food safety, and quality concerns.
Follow forklift rules and policies as described by Company Policy.
Safety and operational inspection of forklifts and other equipment used in the operation of the warehouse.
Daily, weekly, monthly sanitation responsibilities in the warehouse.
Perform other duties or tasks as assigned.