Warehouse I- Forklift Operator- Day Shift

Dole Packaged Foods•McDonough, GA

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the shift supervisor, The Forklift Operator is responsible for operating forklift truck to load and unload material, product, bins, and pallets. This position will be responsible to move needed items to and from storage areas, production lines and loading docks, into trucks or storage facilities. When assigned at the Palletizer, the Forklift Operator is responsible for insuring the product flows in and out of the robots, pallet magazine loading, correct labeling of pallets, etc. Responsibilities The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned. Responsible to comply with all Quality and Food Safety Management standards and/or systems to ensure continual improvement and effectiveness of the Food Safety Management Systems Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) set by the company Familiarize self with various staging and drop locations Prior to operating forklift, perform operation and safety check, including battery, brakes, lift controls, etc. Move controls, devices and levers to drive forklift to transfer materials between unloading, processing, loading, and storage areas. Locate, pull and transport full or empty bins, pallets of finished product, packaging supplies, and/or equipment to specified areas. Shrink wrap pallets to prepare for shipping Transport raw and processed product to production workstations Load or unload materials off or on to pallets Maintain and update records of inventory and activity logs. Monitor material usage on work floor and supply production lines with raw materials Keep production lines supplied with raw materials Keeps palletizer area running smoothly Accurately records any quality control paperwork to insure correct labeling of pallets Complete certified forklift safety training as required. Abide by Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), Work Rules, Safety Rules, and Attendance Rules Wears all personal protective equipment (PPE) as required, including but not limited to all or some of the following: protective shoes, glasses, ear plugs, bump cap or hard hat, Immediately report any accidents Immediately report any malfunctions of processing equipment Immediately report any safety hazard Follow verbal and written directions Maintain a clean and safe work area. Follow company policies Follow safety procedures Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job. Perform other duties that are reasonably associated with the above essential functions of the job, as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum tow years previous experience operating a forklift (standup and sit-down lifts)
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbal and written
Ability to comprehend written and oral instructions in English
Ability to interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to apply concepts of basic mathematics
Must be able to maintain regular and acceptable attendance
Ability to work any shift, any day of the week, as assigned and overtime as needed
Ability to pass a pre-employment, post offer drug screen and background check
Must be able to stand, walk, sit for 8+ hours/shift
Must be able to constantly climb onto and off a riding forklift
Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.
Must be able to bend/stoop/squat/twist/kneel and turn throughout workday, for varying lengths of time
Must be able to reach with hands and arms below shoulder level to above shoulder level
Must be able to work in industrial plant environment/freezers in order to sage and pull product
Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Forklift Certification not required, but preferred. Will re-certify once hired.

Responsibilities

Comply with all Quality and Food Safety Management standards and/or systems
Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP)
Familiarize self with various staging and drop locations
Perform operation and safety check of forklift
Move controls, devices and levers to drive forklift to transfer materials
Locate, pull and transport full or empty bins, pallets of finished product, packaging supplies, and/or equipment to specified areas
Shrink wrap pallets to prepare for shipping
Transport raw and processed product to production workstations
Load or unload materials off or on to pallets
Maintain and update records of inventory and activity logs
Monitor material usage on work floor and supply production lines with raw materials
Keeps palletizer area running smoothly
Accurately records any quality control paperwork to insure correct labeling of pallets
Complete certified forklift safety training as required
Abide by Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), Work Rules, Safety Rules, and Attendance Rules
Wear all personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
Immediately report any accidents
Immediately report any malfunctions of processing equipment
Immediately report any safety hazard
Follow verbal and written directions
Maintain a clean and safe work area
Follow company policies
Follow safety procedures
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job
Perform other duties that are reasonably associated with the above essential functions of the job, as assigned.