Reach Truck Operator

KUNA MEAT CO GROUP•Dupo, IL

59d•$19 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

Job Title : Reach Truck Operator FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly) Pay Range: $19.00 - $22.00 Department: Warehouse Reports To: Warehouse Supervisor Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Locates proper slot on storage racks, set pallets in place with forklift or hand stack items, enter product data and location into appropriate unit. Locates and performs count check of incoming freight in the staging area and transport to freezer with forklift/pallet jack. Replenishes pick slots with outgoing stock items according to next day’s work orders. Rotates date-sensitive stock to the front of the rack and/or remove outdated out-of-date inventory according to company policy. Disperses over-stocked items to available slots for temporary storage. Removes empty pallets, cardboard packing, and strapping to the proper area or receptacles. Inspects empty pallets for damage, stack and move pallets with pallet jack or forklift to the proper storage area. Follows all preferred work methods, safety policies and procedures per company guidelines. Ensures the work area is safe and reports any unsafe conditions and/or acts immediately. Obtain supplies required to perform the work and prepare for operations. Puts on all required Personal Protective Equipment and Safety Gear. Meets required productivity and accuracy standards. Works from receiving sheets, computer print-out, established procedures and practices, written and/or verbal instructions. Inspects items for damage, perform temperature and quality checks and take appropriate action as needed. Performs general housekeeping duties in work area as needed. Complete vehicle inspection checklist. Secures all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork at the end of the shift. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Must be able to be certified on all equipment used on shift by Kuna Foodservice.
Must be at least 18 years of ages.
Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
Must have sufficient reasoning capabilities to solve practical problems (Ex.: Is product commercially acceptable? Is this the product the customer ordered?)
Must be able to hear commands given via pick-to-voice application.
Must have basic math skills.
Must be able to work in a variety of temperatures. (From -10 to 55+ degrees)
Must be able to work overtime, as required.
High school diploma or GED, or equivalent years of experience.
Basic math skills

Nice To Haves

One year warehouse experience
Previous forklift certification

Responsibilities

Locates proper slot on storage racks, set pallets in place with forklift or hand stack items, enter product data and location into appropriate unit.
Locates and performs count check of incoming freight in the staging area and transport to freezer with forklift/pallet jack.
Replenishes pick slots with outgoing stock items according to next day’s work orders.
Rotates date-sensitive stock to the front of the rack and/or remove outdated out-of-date inventory according to company policy.
Disperses over-stocked items to available slots for temporary storage.
Removes empty pallets, cardboard packing, and strapping to the proper area or receptacles.
Inspects empty pallets for damage, stack and move pallets with pallet jack or forklift to the proper storage area.
Follows all preferred work methods, safety policies and procedures per company guidelines.
Ensures the work area is safe and reports any unsafe conditions and/or acts immediately.
Obtain supplies required to perform the work and prepare for operations.
Puts on all required Personal Protective Equipment and Safety Gear.
Meets required productivity and accuracy standards.
Works from receiving sheets, computer print-out, established procedures and practices, written and/or verbal instructions.
Inspects items for damage, perform temperature and quality checks and take appropriate action as needed.
Performs general housekeeping duties in work area as needed.
Complete vehicle inspection checklist.
Secures all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.
Performs other related duties as assigned.