Forklift Operator, D Shift

Saputo Inc.•Delhi, NY

About The Position

This position is primarily responsible for safely loading and unloading finished goods according to customer orders, specifications, and requirements. The role maintains accurate inventory using first-in/first-out (FIFO) practices to maximize product code dates and rotation. It operates material-handling equipment and warehouse management systems, and supports shipping, receiving, product rework, and repack operations in a 24/7 manufacturing facility. The operator follows standard operating procedures, occupational health and safety procedures, GMPs, food safety requirements, and applicable dairy food regulations. The role also supports audits, cross-trains with other departments, maintains environmental and housekeeping controls, and works professionally with coworkers and internal and external customers. Shift assignments may include rotating, day, swing, or night shifts and weekends; workdays and shifts may change to cover absences, downtime, or audits.

Requirements

Good math skills.
Good attendance.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to follow standard operating procedures in detail without deviation.
Ability to obtain and maintain Powered Industrial Truck certification; training is provided.
Successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.
Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with noise and changing hot, wet, cold, and humid temperatures.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, climb stairs, and maneuver around manufacturing equipment throughout the shift.
Ability to work with chemicals, wear personal protective equipment, and follow approved chemical-handling procedures.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds independently throughout the shift and/or move up to 100 pounds with assistance.
Shift flexibility, including possible rotating, day, swing, or night shifts and weekend work.

Nice To Haves

Experience in warehouse operations.
Experience operating a lift truck.
Good computer software skills; SAP experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Safely load and unload finished goods and trailers in accordance with customer orders, specifications, and requirements.
Load refrigerated trailers according to customer specifications and perform pre- and post-load trailer inspections.
Maintain accurate inventory and follow FIFO practices and procedures.
Operate lift trucks, pallet jacks, electric battery-handling equipment, warehouse management software, inventory scanning tools, and applicable stretch-wrapping and palletizing equipment safely and efficiently.
Complete equipment safety pre-operational inspections.
Accurately and neatly complete warehouse shipping and receiving records and documents.
Perform product rework and repack operations to fulfill customer orders.
Maintain department environmental and housekeeping controls.
Support internal and external audits.
Follow standard operating procedures, occupational health and safety procedures, GMPs, food safety requirements, and applicable federal, state, and local dairy food regulations.
Communicate effectively with internal and external customers and work professionally with coworkers and other department personnel.
Cross-train with other departments.
Adhere to the Saputo code of ethics and apply Saputo values.
Perform other duties as required by management.