Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift

Red Gold•Elwood, IN

31d

About The Position

RESPONSIBILITIES Loading/Unloading/Transferring Materials Operates forklift truck according to required safety standards Moves materials to/from warehouse(s)/production line/packaging line, etc. Unloads/loads shuttles Picks orders Stages orders Removes used item(s) such as pallets, tier sheets, trash bins from production/packaging/warehouse areas Documentation Completes required paperwork (e.g., tally sheets, slot change, shuttle transfer, etc.) Scans materials (via barcode tags) in and out of inventory Records receipt/loading of materials on driver paperwork (BOL) Completes "Forklift Operator's Daily Checklist" to indicate forklift/equipment is in proper working order Other Assists production/packaging line operators by removing plastic and/or straps from pallets etc. when needed Performs routine maintenance (not handled by Maintenance Company) such as filling propane tank, checking valves, etc. Maintains clean work area by picking up trash, sweeping floor, wiping down equipment etc. as needed

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent experience
Minimum 2 years' prior forklift experience
Must be able to successfully use basic math and writing skills necessary to accurately fill out required paperwork
Should have working knowledge of warehouse operations or be trainable
Must be capable of operating a lift truck in a safe and efficient manner by abiding by plant and company rules for shipping and warehousing
Must be able to pass forklift training period through written and driving tests as well as on-the-job work efforts.
Demonstrated observation skills
Good communication skills
Accurate
Detail oriented
Multi-task oriented
Proactive
Must be able to drive a standard forklift with both hands and both feet
Must have stamina and be able to move quickly
Must be able to lift 80 pounds (pallets when necessary)
Must be safety conscious.

Responsibilities

Operates forklift truck according to required safety standards
Moves materials to/from warehouse(s)/production line/packaging line, etc.
Unloads/loads shuttles
Picks orders
Stages orders
Removes used item(s) such as pallets, tier sheets, trash bins from production/packaging/warehouse areas
Completes required paperwork (e.g., tally sheets, slot change, shuttle transfer, etc.)
Scans materials (via barcode tags) in and out of inventory
Records receipt/loading of materials on driver paperwork (BOL)
Completes "Forklift Operator's Daily Checklist" to indicate forklift/equipment is in proper working order
Assists production/packaging line operators by removing plastic and/or straps from pallets etc. when needed
Performs routine maintenance (not handled by Maintenance Company) such as filling propane tank, checking valves, etc.
Maintains clean work area by picking up trash, sweeping floor, wiping down equipment etc. as needed
Responsible for monitoring, record keeping and taking appropriate actions for specific Food Safety Plan and Food Quality Plan and pre requisite program requirements.
Responsible to report food safety and quality issues to management.