Forklift Operator

Zausner Foods Corporation • Visalia, CA

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About The Position

This full-time position operates sit-down forklifts, pallet jacks, and electric hand trucks to collect or deliver materials, parts, or products within or between departments, buildings, and trucks. The operator follows standard work methods and safe work habits to support efficient and safe production. The role works in a manufacturing environment and supports the food safety management system by communicating food safety issues to the Quality Department. There are no supervisory responsibilities. The position is on the second shift, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.; days and hours may vary by shift and department. Overtime and weekend work are required at times, and vacation coverage may be needed. No travel is required.

Requirements

• Forklift certification.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and comprehend English.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Ability to meet the physical demands described, including frequent pushing, pulling, and lifting or carrying up to 70 pounds.
• Ability to work the stated shift schedule, with overtime and weekend work required at times and vacation coverage as needed.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Clean driving record.
• One year of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to do the job.
• Experience working in a food manufacturing environment.
• Basic mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Pick product and record appropriate information on pick tickets in dry goods or refrigerated warehouses.
• Place finished goods in proper rack locations or blast cells.
• Complete and properly identify orders; record product by label, lot code, and slotting location on product transfer sheets.
• Stage completed orders and stack product onto pallets using proper pallet patterns.
• Load orders onto trailers.
• Rotate stock and maintain accurate inventory.
• Unload finished goods transferred into the warehouse from trailers.
• Pick and transfer product to and from racking for the project room.
• Inventory and consolidate product as needed.
• Maintain a clean work area.
• Inspect and perform preventive maintenance on assigned equipment, clean equipment, and refer defects or repairs to a supervisor.
• Perform duties in conformance with applicable safety and security standards.
• Serve on employee committees as assigned.
• Support the food safety management system and communicate food safety issues to the Quality Department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed