Forklift Operator VBC - Shipping & Receiving (1st Shift)

Simmons Foods•Van Buren, AR

About The Position

The Forklift Operator transfers products using an industrial forklift, hand lift, or pallet jack in compliance with safety procedures and company and USDA requirements. The role moves and stores products and materials between departments, buildings, and grounds; delivers materials to work areas; stacks materials; and loads and unloads shipments and trucks. The operator ensures products and equipment are handled safely and remain undamaged, and keeps the dock and work areas clean, organized, and safe. The position includes routine equipment servicing, such as changing or charging batteries and checking tires, as well as visually inspecting equipment before operation and reporting mechanical problems, damage, defective materials, or questionable conditions to a supervisor. The operator assists with inventory and accurate recording of numbers and codes, and completes and delivers daily and weekly reports to the floor supervisor. The employee participates in team development, communication, meetings, and implementation of team concepts and company policies, and supports Simmons' established operating systems. Other duties may be assigned in support of business objectives. The role requires moving or lifting supplies weighing up to 50 pounds from floor to shoulder level and the ability to obtain and maintain forklift and pallet jack licenses. Standard waterproof gloves, hearing protection, chemical-resistant apron and gloves, face shield, and reinforced-toe footwear are specified as personal protective equipment. Poultry or food-processing experience is preferred; a high school diploma or GED is preferred. Minimum education is listed as N/A.

Requirements

Must be able to obtain and maintain a forklift license and pallet jack license.
Must be able to move or lift supplies weighing up to 50 pounds from floor to shoulder level.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a poultry or food-processing organization is preferred.
High school diploma or GED is preferred.

Responsibilities

Transfer and move products using an industrial forklift, hand lift, or pallet jack while following safety procedures and company and USDA requirements.
Operate electronic or hand-operated pallet jacks between departments, buildings, and grounds, and collect and deliver materials safely.
Deliver materials to work areas as directed by the production supervisor; stack materials in storage areas; and load and unload shipments and trucks, including stacking and consolidating partial pallets.
Ensure products and equipment are undamaged and handled safely.
Perform routine equipment servicing, including changing and charging batteries and checking tires; identify and report mechanical problems or damage for inspection and repair.
Detect and report defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor.
Maintain work areas, equipment, and the dock area in a clean, orderly, and organized condition and follow safety regulations.
Perform visual safety inspections of machinery before operation.
Assist with inventory and accurately record numbers and codes.
Complete and deliver daily and weekly reports to the floor supervisor.
Participate in team development, communication, meetings, and implementation of team concepts, programs, and policies; coordinate work and support team cohesion.
Maintain familiarity with Simmons' established operating systems and communicate concerns and improvement ideas.
Perform other duties as necessary in support of business objectives.