Shipping Forklift Operator

YAKIMA CHIEF HOPS INC•Sunnyside, WA

5d•$20 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to transport product and organize the warehouses for product transfer and shipment. This role involves operating equipment such as forklifts and heat guns, preparing products for transfer and shipping, and documenting daily processes. The operator will also be responsible for ensuring label quality, submitting production and inventory information, and conferring with supervisors and team members to assess progress and discuss changes. A key aspect of the role is to continuously look for ways to improve process efficiency and adhere to Lean Manufacturing Principles. Maintaining a sanitary and safe work environment, following all safety requirements, and observing company policies, SOPs, QPs, EPs, HACCP, and cGMP are critical. The position also requires examining documents, materials, and products to ensure conformance to standards and specifications.

Requirements

Minimum of six months related experience with demonstrated aptitude to learn on-the-job.
Familiarity with plant equipment operation and SOPs.
Possess a strong work ethic to positively contribute to the company’s mission, vision, values and environmental policies and quality policies.
Must have a positive attitude, support co-workers to obtain desired objectives, and assist others in their contributions.
Ability to sit/stand/walk for extended periods of time and access stairs and ladders.
Ability to bend, stoop, squat occasionally to frequently.
Ability to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (in required areas) for extended periods of time.
Ability to lift (up to 50 lbs), carry (up to 44 lbs) occasionally to frequently within normal limits.
Must be able to learn ERP systems to perform data entry & print reports.
Attentive to the task and own surroundings.
Excellent mathematical, communication and computer skills, be strongly detail oriented and be able to easily multi-task.
Should be able to independently initiate, prioritize, and perform or solve work problems and ultimately achieve work objectives and meet deadlines.
Must be able to effectively communicate in written and verbal form with co-workers, supervisor and management.
Written skills are necessary to properly fill out paperwork.
Must be able to work independently and as a team member.
Follow written (Standard Operating Procedures -SOP’s, company memos & emails) and verbal Instructions.

Nice To Haves

High School diploma, GED or equivalent, preferred but not required.
Preferably bilingual.
Food handler’s card preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Operate the following equipment: Forklift – Toyota, Heat Gun Wrapper – 3M
Prepare products for transfer and shipping.
Assist with events with the department and the company.
Document Daily Process (Pallet of LBS by variety).
Ensure the quality of labels and replace them if necessary.
Submit the following information to the Inventory Clerk, including but not limited to: Production rates and progress, Material inventories, Materials used
Notify supervisor on the production in shipment.
Confer with department supervisor and team members to assess progress and discuss needed changes.
Continuously look for ways to improve process efficiency and notify immediate supervisor of observations and recommendations.
Meet with department supervisor and team members to assess progress and discuss needed changes.
Work in conjunction with Lean Manufacturing Principles in the Pellet Plant and warehouses.
Maintain sanitary and safe work environment.
Follow safety requirements.
May actively participate on company’s Safety Committee.
Ensure that company safety policies as well as federal, state and local safety and environmental regulations are observed.
Must have a complete understanding of company’s policies, SOPs, QPs, EPs, HACCP and cGMP that pertain to their department to ensure quality, safety, efficiency and sustainability.
Must adhere to all company policies.
Examine documents, materials, and products and monitor work processes to assess completeness, accuracy and conformance to standards and specifications.
Follow all SOPs in a given area.
Perform all other duties as assigned by Manager and/or designee.