Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift (Friday - Sunday) - Receiving

The Marzetti Company•Horse Cave, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Marzetti Company is seeking a 2nd Shift Forklift Operator for their Receiving department. This position operates from Friday to Sunday with a pay rate of $27.00/hr in a climate-controlled facility. The role involves receiving, shipping, transferring, and storing raw materials, packaging materials, and finished products safely and efficiently using powered industrial trucks. Key responsibilities include maintaining the quality of perishable items, managing warehouse inventories, and supplying production areas with necessary materials to ensure continuous production.

Requirements

Must be able to successfully obtain industrial truck and lift operating certification and safely maintain per company and OSHA standards.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively – verbally & written – to Team Members, Management, Customers and Vendors.
Basic mechanical aptitude, working knowledge of computer and scanning inventory systems and good math skills are required.
Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in operating hi-lo, stand-up fork truck, power jack and shrink wrap equipment in a manufacturing facility.
Ability to read & interpret written & verbal direction while working in a safe, effective & productive manner within a fast-paced environment.
Minimum of High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

Practices integrity, respect, accountability, continuous improvement and positive interactions with all Team Members and visitors.
Ensures receipt of raw materials, packaging materials and finished products.
Replenishes supplies of packaging and raw materials to production areas as needed.
Unloads inbound materials and inspects containers for damage and documents accurately.
Stores all bulk warehoused items safely and accurately in designated areas.
Returns production materials to appropriate warehouse racks after use.
Wraps and prepares finished product pallets for shipping.
Rotates raw and packaging materials upon receipt and when returning to storage after use.
Ensures all raw materials containers are properly labeled, stored appropriately and inventoried in system accurately.
Identifies products to be shipped, verifies label and codes, loads appropriate amount onto trucks to be shipped.
Enters information for inventory of products corresponding to amount received and shipped accurately and timely using computer equipment.
Determines labeling requirements and ensures accuracy.
Seals trailers for shipment after product loaded and final verification process completed.
Effectively and thoroughly trains new and current employees on proper procedures and functions of position.
Fills in for other Warehousers when necessary.
Regular Attendance is required in accordance with Company attendance policy and procedures.
Performs other duties/responsibilities as assigned by Management