Forklift Operator 7p-7a

Genpak LLC•Carthage, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Operator is responsible for operating forklifts in compliance with OSHA requirements to distribute product to customers, unload trailers, and store product in designated warehouse locations. This role also involves taking product from the Sealing Line and placing it in the correct warehouse location. A commitment to SQF, GMP, and Food Safety is essential. The position reports to the Warehouse Manager.

Requirements

Must be able to complete trailer inspections reports for all assigned loads per plant sanitation standards.
Operate PIT equipment per OSHA specifications, including daily inspections, 50-pound dock plate secured, trailer wheels are chocked, etc.
Complete all assigned load sheets (Shipping orders) accurately and neatly via. use of Barcode scanners.
Accurately pull correct product (including color) and case count requested.
Ensure all product pulled had appropriate "labels" prior to loading in trailer.
Cases are stacked in trailer per trailer configuration requirements and trailer is full.
Accurately Document all product pulled, including bay locations, and loaded onto trailer.
Document all variations from original shipping order on load sheets to ensure accuracy in Oracle.
Notify Warehouse Manager/ Assistant of any "damaged" cases.
Perform Bay Consolidations per Warehouse requirements to include: Reorganization of similar product into one location, Restacking of product within a bay due to leaning or falling product, To correct Oracle inventory system data.
Participate on Annual Physical Inventory Process each year.
Assist truck drivers to include: Trailer location, Location of truck driver's restrooms and vending area, Paperwork pickup.
Perform Housekeeping functions (including your assigned aisle) necessary to keep Warehouse neat and organized on daily basis.
Must be able to meet daily departmental goals that have been assigned by Supervisor or Management.
Operate forklift in a safe and efficient manner around others in departments in a fast-paced work environment.
Operate scanners through the various job tasks in the department such as: shipping, s-line, receiving, and product consolidation.
Must be able to load and unload various size trailers while meeting departmental goals.
Must be affiliated with all aspects of the Warehouse including shipping, receiving, and s-line and able to work in any area when needed.
Must perform daily condition checks on forklifts and turn in.
Report all food safety issues to Supervisor/Manager.
Leads and trains new hires.
Stationary standing: 75% of the shift.
Walking: 50% of the shift.
Touching/Handling Product: 100% of the shift.
Sitting: 50% of the shift.
Using Controls/Tools: 10% of the shift.
Reaching-(Hand & Arm): 75% of the shift.
Shifting/Twisting/Rotating core: 75% of the shift.
Climb or Balances: 5% of the shift.
Stoop, Kneel, Crouch or Crawl: 10% of the shift.
Talk or hear: 100% of the shift.
Smell: 5% of the shift.
Ability to lift 25 pounds/Max.
Employees may wear corrective lenses (with protective safety over glasses) PPE or use our Safety Prescription Program.
Must have close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Compliance with all facility rules and regulations.
Report any unsafe practices and/or conditions to their Supervisor.
Maintain floor safety discipline by interceding with fellow employees, who may engage in rule violations and/or unsafe, unhealthy activities.
Communicate to Management those employees who persist in violations of safety rules and/or procedures.
Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)/properly and reporting any defective PPE.
Report all near misses, accidents, injuries, including Muscular Skeletal symptoms or disorders.
Good math, reading, and writing skills.
Some computer skills.

Nice To Haves

Quality control experience in a manufacturing setting is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Complete trailer inspection reports for all assigned loads per plant sanitation standards.
Operate PIT equipment per OSHA specifications, including daily inspections, securing dock plates, and chocking trailer wheels.
Accurately complete all assigned load sheets (Shipping orders) using Barcode scanners, including pulling the correct product and case count, ensuring product has appropriate labels, stacking cases correctly in the trailer, and documenting all product pulled and loaded.
Document all variations from the original shipping order on load sheets to ensure accuracy in Oracle.
Notify Warehouse Manager/Assistant of any damaged cases.
Perform Bay Consolidations, including reorganizing similar product into one location, restacking product within a bay, and correcting Oracle inventory system data.
Participate in the Annual Physical Inventory Process.
Assist truck drivers with trailer location, directions to restrooms and vending areas, and paperwork pickup.
Perform daily housekeeping functions to keep the Warehouse neat and organized, including assigned aisles.
Meet daily departmental goals assigned by Supervisor or Management.
Operate a forklift in a safe and efficient manner around others in a fast-paced work environment.
Operate scanners for various job tasks such as shipping, s-line, receiving, and product consolidation.
Load and unload various size trailers while meeting departmental goals.
Be affiliated with all aspects of the Warehouse, including shipping, receiving, and s-line, and able to work in any area when needed.
Perform daily condition checks on forklifts and submit reports.
Report all food safety issues to Supervisor/Manager.
Lead and train new hires.