Forklift Operator, Dairy Cold Room - Day Shift

Shamrock Foods•Phoenix, AZ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Operator role in the Dairy Cold Room is responsible for safely operating assigned equipment and replenishing slot locations while adhering to all required work safe practices. This includes compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices, wearing appropriate PPE, and following safety procedures for confined spaces, chemical handling, and fall restraints. The position requires immediate reporting of equipment malfunctions, safety issues, accidents, or injuries. The operator will communicate with Order Selectors for replenishment needs, maintain a clean and functional work area, and ensure proper stock rotation. Responsibilities also include managing shrink-wrap, processing damaged cases, verifying bulk quantities, and removing/replacing pallets. Punctuality, reliability, and adherence to company policies are essential.

Requirements

Must have successfully completed forklift training program before operating any forklift.
High school diploma or GED preferred; or up to one-month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the food service industry a plus.

Responsibilities

Safely operates assigned equipment and replenishes slot locations.
Follow all required work safe practices, including Good Manufacturing Practices, wearing of all required PPE, confined space safety, safe chemical handling, and fall restraints.
Report all malfunctions on equipment, and safety issues and/or unsafe practices immediately.
Obey all signs and lock out / tag out devices.
Report any accidents or injuries immediately.
Communicate with Order Selectors to fill needed replenishments.
Maintains a safe and functional work area (assigned aisles), including locating fallen cases, back into the proper slot, pulling of boards, removing of debris, and processing damaged cases.
Cuts shrink-wrap from replenished pallets of product and reports all spills.
Replenishes slot locations using the directed task pool generated by the Allpoints inventory software system, ensuring single stacking in slots.
Recognizes proper rotation of stock and immediately reports discrepancies to a Supervisor or inventory control.
Verifies bulk to be correct and expedites to dock door as specified by dock Captain or Supervisor.
Removes empty pallets from pick slots, stacks, sorts and takes pallets to designated area.
Replaces broken pallets, fix tipped pallets, when necessary throughout the warehouse.
Comes to work prepared and reports to assigned work area in a timely manner.
Comply with company policies.
Regular and reliable attendance.
Other duties as assigned.