Repack Forklift Operator 2nd shift

OPC Arbre Farms•Walkerville, MI

About The Position

The Repack Forklift Operator runs scales and moves finished product to the freezer while keeping production lines supplied with pallets and packaging. The position requires a company-issued forklift license, which must be maintained, and completion of applicable department and area training. The operator is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work area and following food safety and GMP policies. This is a full-time, permanent position. The scheduled hours are 4:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m., Monday through Friday, with some Saturdays. The role reports to the Repack Supervisor. Employees may enroll in company benefit plans after 60 days and receive 40 hours of vacation time after 90 days. OPC is a family-owned agricultural company headquartered in the Pacific Northwest. It operates or controls more than 140,000 irrigated acres and has processing plants in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Michigan. The company describes its approach as focused on innovation, quality, customer service, and sustainable agricultural practices, with products offered from “Seed to Fork.”

Requirements

Above-average safety skills.
Excellent attendance skills.
Ability to read, write, and speak English.
Ability to work well with others.
Ability to distinguish between grades of pallets.
General knowledge of forklift operation and safety measures.
Experience driving a forklift.
Must possess or be able to obtain a valid forklift license.
Ability to lift up to 60 pounds.
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for prolonged periods and enter and exit the Hi-lo cab multiple times during the workday.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve the needs of customers and all stakeholders.
Follow food safety and GMP policies.
Open and load product on the hopper.
Label trash bins appropriately, such as waste, plastic, or cardboard.
Ensure the correct tote and pallet type is used for each customer.
Record the number of pallets used daily.
Communicate clearly with the freezer driver supplying ingredients to production lines.
Ensure labels and weights are correct on finished-product pallets.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Immediately report all accidents, including near misses, to the supervisor.
Remain aware of the physical environment, forklift traffic, coworkers, and hazards.
Know the locations of equipment emergency stops (E-Stops).
Supply bulk and bagger lines with pallets, boxes, liners, and bagger film.
Understand and review the daily schedule and line leaders.
Know pallet stacking patterns for bagger and bulk lines.
Wrap and tag finished product from bulk and bagger lines.
Confirm pallet labels match carton labels, including quality information, and record finished pallet labels on repack finished-product sheets as applied.
Put away unfinished packaging materials at the end of the shift, cover and wrap the pallets, and return them to their proper storage locations.
Check ingredient totes supplied by the freezer against the daily Repack order worksheet.
Communicate concerns or discrepancies to the floor supervisor, QA, or Repack manager before use.
Place totes on hoppers, with responsibility for up to 15 hoppers.
Remove empty containers from hoppers and move them to the recycle area.
Remove finished totes from the blend line.
Use a scanner.
Follow other job-related instructions and perform other job-related duties requested by the supervisor.