Operator, Forklift

LASSONDE PAPPAS AND CO INC • Upper Deerfield Township, NJ

15h • Onsite

About The Position

Operate forklift

Requirements

• Ability to turn head to look right/left as well as up and down.
• Ability to steer using steering wheel.
• Ability to move right arm/hand forward and backwards to move the gear that moves forks up and down.
• Ability to apply pressure on gas and brake pedals using right and left legs/feet.
• Ability to get on and off the forklift several times per day (fueling, do paperwork).
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• High school diploma or GED
• Forklift Driver Training
• Forklift Driver certification
• Ability to high stack bins.
• Must have good communication skills.
• Ability to work any shift.
• A demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement.
• Personally invested in the success of the business.
• Motivated, focused and accountable for results
• Follow plant GMP’s at all times, ensure work area is secure and monitor and document fruit receiving CCP.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum one year experience in the fruit industry preferred.
• Experience with forklifts and bin dumpers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Load & offload trucks sorting bins and staging for production.
• Inspect fruit quality and fill out CCP # 1 paperwork.
• Fruit rotation 1st in 1st out.
• Document arriving & departing trucks or loads.
• Move incoming materials to proper location or storage area.
• Label bins & rows -date received & verity.
• Conduct inventory on products and plant supplies.
• Introduce the raw material into the process and orderly disposition of empty fruit bins.
• Maintain a safe and courteous driving attitude.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees