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 product throughout the warehouse. The role also includes general warehouse duties when forklift operation is not needed, including housekeeping, sorting packaging materials, and assisting with stock take. This position is identified as C Crew, working 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. The operator must follow plant GMP and BRC requirements and applicable safety, quality, inventory, and handling procedures.

Requirements

At least 2 years of forklift experience; propane, gas, or diesel experience 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 work in a hot environment, depending on the weather.
Ability to meet the position’s physical requirements, including frequent lifting and pushing/pulling of up to 25 pounds; frequent standing, walking, and sitting; occasional manual manipulation, reaching, climbing, crawling, squatting or kneeling, and bending.
Vision abilities including near, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception; conversational hearing and sense of touch; ability to wear required PPE; and mobility to cover an expansive manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Engineering or Technical Degree.
Forklift experience with propane, gas, or diesel equipment.

Responsibilities

Inspect the forklift and other handling equipment before work, record pre-use checks in the designated system or logbook, and report faults or breakdowns to the Forklift Lead.
Check delivered quantities and goods condition, recording information accurately on receiving forms.
Unload incoming goods, packaging, and raw materials and place them in assigned locations using a forklift.
Complete orders for distribution according to quality standards and instructions.
Secure and correctly label product pallets for transit.
Load goods and materials onto trucks for transportation in accordance with security regulations and instructions.
Move stock throughout the warehouse according to instructions.
Use SAP RFID scanning equipment 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 operation is not required.
Select and sort packaging materials when required and assist with stock take.
Assist with implementation and maintenance of CP systems, including internal audits as required.
Safely exchange forklift gas cylinders, refill fuel tanks, or replace and recharge batteries, as applicable.
Adhere to plant GMP and BRC requirements.
Perform other duties reasonably corresponding to the role.