ITO CANS

CANPACK Group•Olyphant, PA

About The Position

The Industrial Forklift Operator unloads and loads inbound and outbound products and moves, locates, relocates, stacks, and counts products throughout the warehouse. The role also supports production supply, order preparation, inventory accuracy, warehouse housekeeping, stock takes, and maintenance of company systems and standards. The operator must follow assigned instructions and comply with plant GMP, BRC, ISO, safety, and FIFO requirements.

Requirements

At least 2 years of forklift experience; experience with propane, gas, or diesel forklifts is preferred.
Ability to operate a forklift.
Ability to read and write English.
Ability to perform basic math functions.
Basic working knowledge of computer systems, Microsoft Office, and SAP.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team; flexibility and interest in growing with the organization.
Ability to perform the physical activities described, including frequent lifting and pushing/pulling of up to 25 pounds, and occasional climbing, bending, reaching, crawling, squatting, and kneeling.
Vision abilities including near, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception; ability to understand conversational speech; and sense of touch.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment according to safety guidelines and mobility to cover an expansive manufacturing environment.
Ability to work in an environment that can become very hot depending on the weather.

Nice To Haves

Engineering or technical degree.
Forklift experience with propane, gas, or diesel equipment.

Responsibilities

Inspect forklifts and other handling equipment before work, record pre-use checks, and report faults or breakdowns to the Forklift Lead.
Check delivered quantities and condition of goods and accurately record information on receiving forms.
Unload incoming goods, packaging, raw materials, and other items, then stack them in assigned locations using a forklift.
Complete distribution orders according to quality standards and instructions; secure and correctly label pallets for transit.
Load goods and materials onto trucks using a forklift and in accordance with work security regulations and instructions.
Move stock and goods throughout the warehouse according to instructions.
Use SAP RFID scanning equipment correctly and coordinate to ensure RF monitors are in good working order.
Transport materials to production in accordance with FIFO procedures.
Operate a low-lift pallet truck when needed for loading, including sea containers.
Clean forklifts and other handling equipment in accordance with ISO and BRC standards.
Perform general warehouse duties, including housekeeping in the warehouse and surrounding grounds, when forklift work is not required.
Select or sort packaging materials and assist with stock takes as required.
Assist with implementing and maintaining CP systems, including performing internal audits as required.
Safely exchange forklift gas cylinders, refill fuel tanks, or replace and recharge batteries, as applicable.
Adhere to all plant GMP and BRC requirements and perform other reasonable duties corresponding with the role.