2400 Outside Production Forklift Operator - Day Shift

Mt. Olive Pickle Company, INC.•Mt Olive, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Outside Production Forklift Operator safely operates a forklift in the tank yard to unload and transport raw materials, load outgoing trucks, move materials through production processes, and handle empty containers. The role also operates and checks production equipment, weighs raw materials as required, follows safety rules and company policies, and assists with other Outside Production or Cutting department duties as needed. The position includes cleaning assigned work areas and equipment, participating in training and employee activities, and carrying out written or verbal instructions from the Supervisor. On occasion, the operator may use a tractor, but only if trained and cleared to do so. Work is performed outside, with seasonal temperature variation and intermittent wetness. The environment may include diesel and propane forklift fumes, brine, hot pepper, stagnant water, oil, grease, rust, dust, and irritating machinery noise. Protective equipment is available as needed.

Requirements

Certified forklift operator.
Ability to read and write in English.
Basic understanding of addition, subtraction, and multiplication tables.
Ability to perform the physical activities described, 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.
Ability to hear and communicate detailed spoken instructions.

Nice To Haves

High school graduation with additional training preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate a forklift to unload incoming trucks carrying raw materials in plastic boxes, cardboard, baskets, barrels, or other containers; manually push, lift, unload, or dump some materials as needed.
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, grading, and processing areas.
Operate a forklift to dump raw materials into hoppers.
Operate graders, washers, bulk unloaders, hydrocoolers, and other equipment; check that equipment is functioning properly, materials are graded or washed properly, and product is not lost on the ground.
Transport and stack empty plastic boxes and identify and separate bad boxes.
Weigh raw materials using forklift scales as required.
Follow safety rules and company policies.
Operate a tractor to haul product on occasion, only when trained and cleared to do so.
Assist with other Outside Production or Cutting department duties as needed.
Clean assigned work areas and equipment, including unloading and tankyard areas, graders, hydrocoolers, and washers; pick up trash, sweep, and occasionally wash equipment.
Participate in training, employee meetings, committees, project teams, and related activities as appropriate.
Follow written and verbal instructions and perform other duties as directed by the Supervisor.