High Bay Freezer Forklift Operator (Crew B) Caldwell, ID
About The Position
This position operates material handling equipment safely to move, locate, stack, and count merchandise. The operator moves cased product and totes to and from Packaging, monitors daily shipping activities, prepares trucks and railcars for shipment, and moves railcars safely and efficiently using a trackmobile. The role also includes cycle counting, inventory reconciliation, and data audits. The operator uses a forklift and conducts daily equipment inspections. They use computers and programs, including the Data Collection System (DCS), to communicate, document, and track shift information and create spreadsheets. They complete documents and reports accurately and on time, follow Company policies, plant procedures, and the Collective Bargaining Agreement, and may assist in training other plant personnel. The position maintains Company standards for safety, quality, food safety, sanitation, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). It requires following safety rules to avoid injury, applying appropriate food-safety sanitation and cleaning procedures to processing equipment and tools, communicating with team members and support groups, and handling additional management-assigned accountabilities to meet operational standards. The role is located at the GF Idaho Warehouse in Caldwell, Idaho, and is full-time. The stated shift is 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; overtime is common and may be required. The employee must be able to work around and consume products containing soy, wheat, and dairy. No relocation assistance is offered.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- At least one year of forklift operating experience.
- Push-pull forklift experience.
- At least one year of related experience and/or training.
- Ability to work around and consume products containing soy, wheat, and dairy.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate material handling equipment to move, locate, stack, and count merchandise.
- Move cased product and totes to and from Packaging.
- Monitor daily shipping activities and prepare trucks and railcars for shipment.
- Move railcars safely and efficiently using the trackmobile.
- Conduct cycle counts, reconcile inventory, and audit data.
- Operate a forklift and conduct daily forklift equipment inspections.
- Use computers and programs, including DCS, to communicate, document, and track shift information and create spreadsheets.
- Complete documents and reports accurately and in a timely manner.
- Comply with Company policies, plant procedures, and the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
- Assist with training other plant personnel when needed.
- Maintain Company standards for safety, quality, food safety, sanitation, and GMPs.
- Follow safety rules and regulations to avoid injury to self and others.
- Follow food-safety sanitation and cleaning procedures for processing equipment and tools.
- Communicate with team members and support groups in a participative management style that supports operational goals.
- Handle additional accountabilities required by management to meet operational standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
