Forklift Operator

Peterson Farms • DeLand, FL

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Operator is responsible for conveying materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or other designated areas. This role involves sorting and placing materials, assembling customer orders, and maintaining inventory records. The operator will utilize the Warehouse Management System (WMS) to track production, shipping, receiving, and inventory data, and will also be responsible for shipping finished products and receiving raw materials, ensuring all related documentation is completed accurately and in accordance with standard operating procedures. Additionally, the role includes performing trailer inspections, monitoring job tasks for food safety and quality, and weighing or counting items for distribution. The operator may also drive a vehicle to transport stored items or pick up items for shipment, prepare samples for mailing, and follow all safety and security procedures.

Requirements

• Willing to operate various types of forklifts.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or six to twelve months related experience and/or training.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as production schedules, inventory reports, sales forecasts, safety rules, motor carrier regulations, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Proficient typing and computer skills including knowledge of Internet software; Inventory software; Order processing systems; Spreadsheet software (MS Excel), Word Processing software (MS Word) and Email software (Office 365).
• Knowledge of and competence in the use of Warehouse Management System software and hardware, including handheld scanning devices.
• Must attain within seven (7) working days of initial hire or placement in this position and maintain a current and valid forklift and pallet jack operator's license.
• Regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to stand and walk.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• Forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conveys materials and items from receiving or production areas to storage or to other designated areas.
• Sorts and places materials or items on racks, shelves, or in bins according to predetermined sequence.
• Sorts and stores perishable goods in refrigerated rooms or freezers.
• Responds to requests for materials, tools, or other stock items and distributes items to production workers or assembly line.
• Assembles customer orders from stock and places orders on pallets or shelves or conveys orders to packing station or shipping department.
• Marks materials with identifying information and records amounts of materials or items received or distributed.
• Properly utilizes the Warehouse Management System (WMS) to reflect production, shipping, receiving and inventory data.
• Ships finished product and completes any and all related documentation in accordance with approved Finished Product Shipping Standard Operating Procedures.
• Receives raw materials and completes any and all related documentation in accordance with approved Raw Materials Receiving Standard Operating Procedures.
• Completes all Trailer Inspections and any and all related documentation in a thorough, accurate and timely manner.
• Monitors job tasks to ensure food safety and quality and promptly reports any concerns or issues to supervisor and/or Quality Assurance Department.
• Weighs or counts items for distribution within plant to ensure conformance to company standards.
• Arranges stock materials in specified sequence for assembly by other workers.
• Drives vehicle to transport stored items from warehouse to plant or to pick up items from several locations for shipment.
• Prepares samples or other parcels for mailing.
• Follows policies and procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.
• Observes safety and security procedures and reports potentially unsafe conditions.
• Maintains inventory records and performs cycle counts as necessary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED