2400 Outside Production Forklift Operator - Day Shift

Mt Olive Pickle Company•Mt Olive, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Outside Production Forklift Operator safely operates a forklift in the tank yard to unload and transport raw materials. The role also involves manually handling some incoming materials, operating production equipment, loading outgoing trucks, maintaining the work area, and assisting with other Outside Production or Cutting department duties as needed. The position works outdoors and may involve exposure to seasonal temperature variations, wet conditions, machinery noise, fumes, and various production materials and substances.

Requirements

Certified forklift operator.
Ability to read and write in English.
Basic understanding of addition, subtraction, and multiplication tables.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the position, including climbing, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping.
Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.
Visual acuity sufficient to operate motor vehicles or heavy equipment.

Nice To Haves

High school graduation with additional training is preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate a forklift to unload incoming trucks carrying containers of raw materials, including cucumbers, cauliflower, pepperoncini, okra, onions, and brine stock.
Manually push, lift, or unload raw materials packed in baskets or barrels and dump them into bins.
Operate a forklift to load outgoing trucks with brine stock, pallets, bins, and other materials.
Transport raw materials to and from graders, washers, the hydrocooler, bulk unloader, tanks, and grading or processing areas.
Operate a forklift to dump raw materials into hoppers.
Operate graders, washers, bulk unloaders, hydrocoolers, and other equipment; check that equipment operates properly, materials are graded or washed properly, and materials are not lost on the ground.
Transport and stack empty plastic boxes and remove damaged plastic boxes from use.
Weigh raw materials using forklift scales as required.
Follow safety rules and company policies.
Operate a tractor to haul product on occasion, if trained and cleared to do so.
Assist with other Outside Production or Cutting department duties as needed.
Clean assigned work areas, including unloading and tank yard areas, graders, hydrocoolers, and washers, by picking up trash, sweeping, and occasionally washing equipment.
Participate in training, employee meetings, committees, and project teams as appropriate.
Follow written and verbal instructions and perform other duties as directed by the Supervisor.