Forklift Operator (GH)

Genpak•Carthage, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Operate Forklifts per OSHA requirements to distribute products to customers per orders, unload trailers of product and put product in correct locations. Operate Forklifts per OSHA requirements to take product from Sealing Line and put in correct location in the Warehouse. Be committed to SQF, GMP and Food Safety.

Requirements

Powered Industrial Truck Certificate (in house training and licensing)
Basic math skills
Ability to demonstrate and apply logic when performing responsibilities.
Basic knowledge of quality standards
Demonstrates an understanding that safety is a value and is not to be compromised.
Basic understanding of the operation and equipment to identify hazards.
Is mindful of actions and those around them to ensure that incidents do not occur.
Proactively identifies and reports unsafe actions or conditions to the supervisor.
Sitting constantly
Able to stand and walk on a cement floor surface occasionally
Use of hands, fingers, arms, and shoulders constantly
Reaching frequently
Lifting to a maximum of 30 lbs.
Rotating or twisting constantly
Visual acuity

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in manufacturing, distribution or other industrial setting preferred.
Comparable experience in a warehouse driving a Powered Industrial Truck

Responsibilities

Complete trailer inspections reports for all assigned loads per plant sanitation standards.
Operate forklift equipment and other power industrial trucks per OSHA specifications, including daily inspections, 50-pound dock plate secured, and trailer wheels are choked.
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.
Stack cases in trailer per trailer configuration requirements and ensure the 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 Supervisor or Warehouse 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 daily.
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.
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 turn in.
Report all food safety concerns or issues to the Supervisor/Manager.
Comply with all company policies and procedures, including: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) requirements, Standard Work Practices or Processes (SWP) requirements, General Safety Rule requirements.
Participate in all required communication and training meetings.
Support all LEAN and Continuous Improvement initiatives, including but not limited to 5S (Sort, set, shine, standardize and sustain) Standard Work and Eliminate Waste.
Additional responsibilities as assigned.