Forklift Operator (7am - 4pm) $20.70/hr

Idahoan Foods•Idaho Falls, ID

42d•Onsite

About The Position

At Idahoan Foods, we bring people and families together by providing high quality, convenient food that delights and nourishes lives. As a top 20 household penetration CPG brand, when you join our table, you’re joining a team that aims high and values collaboration, continuous improvement, sustainable sourcing and innovation, active engagement in the community, and doing the right thing. We understand that it’s our team members that serve as the foundation of our ambitious future and we’re committed to knowing you, growing you, and celebrating you. The primary responsibility of the Forklift Operator is to efficiently and effectively move products and material to and from the processing/packaging lines and trucks for transfer between plants. Take great care moving material inbound or outbound on trucks using the Company Mobility system, additionally report any issue with the functionality of the Forklift. Increased to $21.45/hr. upon successful completion of training and skills validation. Current open shift is our Swing shift that runs from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

Requirements

Previous experience working around processing equipment preferred.
Will be required to be Forklift Certified.
Must have effective oral communication skills to communicate with supervisor and co-workers.
Must have the ability to read and write and accurately complete paperwork.
This position requires self-confidence and maturity to make decisions to solve problems with minimal direction.
Must be a team player, react to change productively, be flexible, and accept change.
Good decision-making skills with the ability to think ahead.

Responsibilities

Responsible for keeping the warehouse organized to utilize first in first out (FIFO).
Excellent driving skills – operate forklift attachments effectively.
Must be able to multi-task, effectively and efficiently.
Maintain license for operating the forklift which includes the use of Mobility (company barcode system.
Document the inspection of all trailers before loading.
Ensure product is loaded in good condition, counts are correct, and trailer is not overloaded.
Maintain correct inventory (help cycle count warehouse). Is required to have a working knowledge of item #’s and weights.
Maintain warehouse, keep area clean, orderly, and maintain correct locations and Id of all items in the warehouse.
Must comply with all safety regulations, attend safety meetings and follow all plant and safety rules.
Follows all good manufacturing practices as set by the company policy.
Supply packaging lines with WIP and materials.
Move production totes from the staging area to the warehouse.
All other duties as assigned.