FORKLIFT

Dole Foods•Soledad, CA

55d

About The Position

Drive and operate forklift, safely. Prior experience in loading and unloading of trailers. Must pass company written and practical forklift operator test. Ability to complete trailer inspections for outbound and inbound deliveries. Ability to verify and document incoming deliveries to ensure accuracy. Competency in operation of dock door controls, ramp, and safely secure trailers in docks with appropriate locks. Inspect and document arriving loads for seal integrity, possible contaminants, damage & temperature. Load & unload vans and flatbeds. Issue and return packaging & raw products to production while following FIFO rules. Use company trace and tracking forms & scanners to maintaining traceback of materials issued and returned. Able to work around equipment and machinery § Employee must adhere to all policies, practices, and SOP's related to producing Safe Quality Food (SQF) § Other duties may be assigned at the discretion of management.

Requirements

Must pass company written and practical forklift operator test.
Able to work around equipment and machinery
Work is performed in an exterior environment exposed to elements of cold and heat but may also work inside plant where environment is cold with an average temperature of 34 degrees F. Concentrated chlorine and concealed ammonia is present. Work surfaces and floors are wet. Employees are required to wear approved shoes and protective equipment.
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs unassisted up to ½ of the workday, and 20 lbs overhead as job demands.
Sitting in forklift for major portion of workday.
Walking, standing on a concrete floor, reaching, bending, stooping, and repetitive hand movements may be required.
Ability to work overtime including weekends as required.
Forklift Driving - 1-2 years

Responsibilities

Drive and operate forklift, safely.
Loading and unloading of trailers.
Complete trailer inspections for outbound and inbound deliveries.
Verify and document incoming deliveries to ensure accuracy.
Operate dock door controls, ramp, and safely secure trailers in docks with appropriate locks.
Inspect and document arriving loads for seal integrity, possible contaminants, damage & temperature.
Load & unload vans and flatbeds.
Issue and return packaging & raw products to production while following FIFO rules.
Use company trace and tracking forms & scanners to maintaining traceback of materials issued and returned.
Adhere to all policies, practices, and SOP's related to producing Safe Quality Food (SQF)