Forklift/Receiving Operator, W&D (Full-time) - Day Shift

Nestlé • Ronkonkoma, NY

105d • $18 - $22

About The Position

The Forklift Operator/ Receiving Clerk will perform a variety of tasks including unloading, and receiving of all incoming materials, preparing items for movement/storage and operating electric powered industrial truck equipment to move products or materials.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Must be certified to operate lift equipment. Certification will be met through completion of internal training
• Regularly lifting 0-40 pounds and occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 70 pounds with assistance.
• Regularly stand, pull, squat, walk, kneel, reach, climb and/or balance for 8 to 10 hours daily.
• Close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to adjust focus, talk and effectively hear and listen while being exposed to various levels of traffic from material handling equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred experience in forklift operation and powered industrial equipment in manufacturing or warehousing.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting safety rules, manuals, and basic correspondence.
• Strong basic math skills and command of the English language.
• Ability to collaborate in teams and adapt effectively to changes in work tasks, processes, or environments.

Responsibilities

• Load & Unload and stack materials by using power industrial equipment (i.e. Stand up Reach Forklift, Center control Rider pallet jack, pallet inverter, turret, cherry picker, scissor lift, pallet jack etc.) that may require being lifted in the air up to 40 feet
• Pick products according to order, either manually or with electronic scanning devices
• Record warehouse transactions in inventory tracking software and complete necessary documentation.
• Follow safety procedures and standard guidelines for assigned tasks.
• Check incoming shipments against documentation, counts items, and reports damaged items.
• Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), conducts MHE inspections for food safety, and participate in daily shift meetings to address goals and resolve issues.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 401k with Company match
• healthcare coverage
• performance-based incentives
• competitive total rewards package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: High school or GED