Forklift Operator (Second Shift) 1

Seneca Foods•Ripon, WI

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Seneca Foods is seeking a Forklift Operator for its facility in Ripon, Wisconsin. The role operates powered industrial trucks to load and unload materials and deliveries to the plant, and moves products and supplies between storage areas, machines, loading docks, rail cars, trucks, and storage facilities. The position includes handling inventory, checking product and shipping information, and following vehicle operating procedures. Seneca Foods offers medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 401(k), paid time off, and additional benefits. The company states that it provides equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodations for qualified employees and applicants with disabilities.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent.
Ability to pass the Seneca Forklift certification test.
Ability to stack and unstack pallets of product in rows up to five pallets high.
Willingness and ability to work and function in a team environment.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Unload, load, transfer, and stack or handle finished goods and supplies from trucks and other locations.
Interpret shipping orders or receiving reports to determine which items are to be loaded or unloaded.
Check products for quality and proper shipping information.
Inspect the vehicle daily before operation and correct low fluid levels.
Operate the lift truck in compliance with operating procedures.
Track, enter, change, and update inventory data.
Ensure proper weight distribution on rail cars and trucks.
Perform other duties as assigned.