Forklift Operator 2nd Shift - 2:00pm-10:30pm - $23.68 +per hour

CH Guenther • Lenexa, KS

47d • $24

About The Position

This is a key position within our manufacturing facility which produces quality food products for our customers. Responsible for receiving, unloading, and storing raw materials in their proper location. Additional $1.50 per hour shift differential for hours worked between 6PM-6AM. Must be flexible for overtime and weekend work.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of experience operating a forklift in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Must have the ability to obtain forklift certification.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carryout instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to effectively train others.
• Must be able to read work documents in English.
• Strong focus on safety
• Good understanding of plant quality requirements
• Good working knowledge of GMP's
• Good attendance and work history
• Strong team mentality

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience operating a forklift in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Unload, load, inspect, and relocate raw materials upon receipt in Shipping and Receiving.
• Pulling raw materials and delivering them to production personnel as appropriate.
• Relocating finished goods to warehouse racks.
• Picking, staging, and inspecting outbound loads and loading trailers.
• Duties may also include performing raw material returns.
• Inspecting incoming trailers to ensure trailer integrity and temperature meets requirements.
• Cleaning and sanitizing the work area.
• Documenting all transactions to ensure inventory accuracy.
• Frequent work in the freezer for up to several hours at a time.
• Receive bulk ingredient, packaging, and raw material items.
• Assist in conducting cycle counts on raw materials and finished goods.
• Document relevant shipping and receiving information.
• Store and retrieve raw materials and finished good.
• Maintain cleanliness of work area.
• Perform other duties by assisting in Shipping and Receiving department.
• Report unsafe conditions and work-related accidents to Team Leader, Manufacturing Manager or Safety Manager immediately.
• Evaluating hazards, verification of measures and procedures that should be taken to achieve a safe work environment.
• Ensuring daily adherence to the Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) and Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) Regulations
• All other duties assigned.

Benefits

• We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefit programs that include medical, dental, vision, flexible savings account, health savings account, 401K matching savings plan, employee assistance program, wellness programs, life insurance, AD&D insurance, disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, student loan counseling, employee referral program, paid time off, and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees