Utility - Forklift Operator 1st Shift

Russell Stover•Abilene, KS

5d•Onsite

About The Position

At Russell Stover, we are seeking a Forklift Operator to play a key role in ensuring the efficient movement of materials and finished products throughout our facility. This role involves transporting materials to work areas, moving finished goods to storage, and returning unused materials to their designated locations. The operator will also be responsible for tasks such as placing pallet tops, banding and shrink-wrapping skids, moving trash bales, and loading trash trailers. Utilizing scanning equipment to accurately track inventory movement and ensure proper placement in storage is crucial. Maintaining accurate counts and entering data into the system is essential. Additional duties may include maintaining the printer for the shrink wrapper, managing ribbons and labels, assisting with loading and unloading trucks, and supporting plant management with additional tasks as needed.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to speak, read, and write English fluently, with or without an accommodation.
Must be able to operate and maintain a forklift.
Strong numerical skills with the ability to perform basic math calculations accurately.
Able to perform quality control checks.
Ability to work overtime.
Must be able to pass forklift certification training (within the first week).
Ottawa certification (may be required).

Nice To Haves

2 or more years’ experience operating a forklift.
Experience operating a handheld scanner.
A passion for learning.

Responsibilities

Operating machinery in a safe and proficient manner according to standards, guidelines, and instructions.
Unloading and loading trailers.
Using handheld scanners to receive orders and put away products into storage locations.
Verifying and maintaining inventory.
Performing routine inventory counts to ensure accuracy and maintain proper stock levels.
Issuing products to the production lines.
Consolidating product as needed.
Keeping the area clean and organized to be audit ready.
Adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) to ensure product quality and maintain compliance with food safety standards.
Completing and following FSQA training and programs to comply with regulatory requirements, ensure consumer safety, and support the plant’s food safety and quality objectives.
Promptly reporting and taking appropriate action on any observed or potential food safety hazards, process deviations, or non-conformities by notifying the designated plant supervisor, in accordance with your role and responsibilities.
Actively contributing to the continuous improvement of the company’s Food Safety Culture through engagement and actions aligned with your role.