Forklift Operator - 1st & 2nd Shift

Trinidad Benham•La Vergne, TN

159d•Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Operator supports Production Operations by moving materials throughout the facility and grounds, including dumping, moving, picking, loading, and unloading assets while operating a forklift with little or no supervision. The role requires stand-up forklift operation; sit-down forklift experience is preferred. Work includes transporting products, staging and checking pallets, maintaining storage areas, completing documentation, and following safety and quality procedures.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Forklift certification required.
Ability and experience to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Ability to work effectively with employees at all levels, independently and in a team environment.
Ability to perform more complex problems.
Ability to communicate questions, problems, and reports effectively to coworkers, supervisory personnel, and management.
Flexibility to accommodate unscheduled changes in duties and work overtime as needed.
Positive attitude and ability to work well with all levels of personnel.

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of related manufacturing experience preferred.
Valid state-issued driver's license preferred.
Sit-down forklift experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate gas or electric sit-down and stand-up forklifts in the warehouse.
Operate other powered equipment when required and trained, including transports that may be complex, heavy, or oversized.
Perform daily machine inspections and follow established safety procedures.
Read and understand Bills of Lading and Pick Sheets.
Move products to work areas according to production schedules and daily pick-up sheets.
Stack products in storage areas and load and unload shipments to and from trailers.
Upload full and partial pallets, wrap pallets as necessary, stage products for loading, and check pallets against orders for accuracy.
Maintain clean and organized aisles and rack storage; consolidate partial pallets when needed.
Label, sort, wrap, and tie inventory products.
Load products into containers by hand.
Complete required paperwork according to company standards.
Communicate promptly with management and maintenance personnel to facilitate maintenance and repairs.
Follow company safety policies and maintain a clean and orderly work area.
Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) procedures, including timely and accurate completion of required SQF forms.
Maintain regular attendance and punctuality.
Perform tasks with little or no supervision and other duties assigned by management.