Operations Forklift Operator (2nd Shift)

Suja Life•Oceanside, CA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Operator plays a crucial role in various operations departments, including HPP/Bottling and Packaging/Packout. Responsibilities range from storing and supplying juice bins, organizing materials, and loading trailers to documenting pallet counts and transferring supplies using RF Smart systems. This role requires tech-savviness, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to safety and efficiency.

Requirements

GED/Diploma
Forklift certified
1-2 years of forklift operation experience
Proficiency with computers and handheld devices
Experience with RF Smart systems
Data entry experience in NetSuite
Ability to follow company policies, guidelines, and work instructions
Flexibility in performing various functions depending on the area of operation
Experience assisting supervision, management, leads, and operators as needed
Skilled in paperwork documentation
Experience as a machine operator
Active Forklift Certification is required
Excel Knowledge
Ability to communicate, read, listen, and understand English
Ability to stand and walk for the full duration of the shift
Must be able to frequently lift/move hoses, equipment, and chemical containers weighing up to 50 lbs.
Ability to push/pull up to 100 lbs. with continuous motion
Must be able to bend, kneel, squat, climb stairs/ladders, and reach overhead regularly
Must have sufficient hand strength and manual dexterity to operate sanitation tools and machinery
Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical
This position requires forklift certification, operation, and adherence to strict safety protocols to maintain certification and prevent accidents and injuries.

Nice To Haves

Preferably bi-lingual (English/Spanish)
Leadership training
Bilingual is a plus

Responsibilities

Promptly store bins of juice after they are filled and discharged from the filler.
Ensure the HPP process is continuously supplied with juice, keeping bin dumpers stocked.
Organize bins of juice to prevent any mixing.
Transport materials using NetSuite via computer, phone, or handheld devices.
Organize pallets and materials, manage dunnage, and load trailers.
Locate and deliver empty bins as needed.
Move completed pallets onto the shrink wrap machine.
Accurately document pallet counts for both packaging and pack-out in real time.
Organize areas within Packaging/Packout, return unused materials to their designated areas, and transfer them back through the NetSuite/RF Smart system.
Bring supplies for pack-out/packaging as needed and systematically transfer these supplies using NetSuite/RF Smart applications.
Enter transfers accurately and in real-time using NetSuite or RF Smart systems.
Effectively use electronic devices for tracking purposes.
Operate equipment safely, quickly, and efficiently.
Report any safety concerns or issues promptly.
Report any misuse of equipment by other operators.
Properly document and report any work-related accidents or incidents.
Ensure conveyors do not become backed up while fillers are running.
Complete dunnage tasks daily and load trailers with the correct dunnage.
Retrieve necessary materials and return unused materials to their designated areas.
Supply HPP operations with bins of juice for bin dumpers.
Organize the HPP floor to maintain efficient workflow.
Prevent mixing different types or sizes of juices.
Provide empty bins as needed for B1 and B2 bottling processes.
Maintain organization and cleanliness in Building 2.
Keep all areas organized and ensure pathways are clear.
Assist with placing bins on bin dumpers and organizing rework materials.
Wrap pallets securely to prevent shifting during transport without causing damage to the products.
Adhere to SOP, SSOP, GMP, and HACCP guidelines when in the plant.
Understand and follow verbal and written instructions related to safety, equipment operation, and daily work assignments.
Regular and reliable attendance.
Basic knowledge of forklift maintenance, routine inspections, and precise loading/unloading of materials.