Warehouse I- Forklift Operator- Night Shift

Dole Foods • Mcdonough, GA

376d

About The Position

Reporting to the shift supervisor, The Forklift Operator is responsible for operating forklift truck to load and unload material, product, bins, and pallets. This position will be responsible to move needed items to and from storage areas, production lines and loading docks, into trucks or storage facilities. When assigned at the Palletizer, the Forklift Operator is responsible for insuring the product flows in and out of the robots, pallet magazine loading, correct labeling of pallets, etc.

Requirements

• Minimum two years previous experience operating a forklift (standup and sit-down lifts)
• Forklift Certification not required, but preferred. Will re-certify once hired.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbal and written
• Ability to comprehend written and oral instructions in English
• Ability to interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to apply concepts of basic mathematics
• Must be able to maintain regular and acceptable attendance
• Ability to work any shift, any day of the week, as assigned and overtime as needed
• Ability to pass a pre-employment, post offer drug screen and background check

Responsibilities

• Comply with all Quality and Food Safety Management standards and/or systems to ensure continual improvement and effectiveness of the Food Safety Management Systems
• Follow all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's) and Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) set by the company
• Familiarize self with various staging and drop locations
• Perform operation and safety check on forklift prior to operation
• Drive forklift to transfer materials between unloading, processing, loading, and storage areas
• Locate, pull and transport full or empty bins, pallets of finished product, packaging supplies, and/or equipment to specified areas
• Shrink wrap pallets to prepare for shipping
• Transport raw and processed product to production workstations
• Load or unload materials off or on to pallets
• Maintain and update records of inventory and activity logs
• Monitor material usage on work floor and supply production lines with raw materials
• Keep production lines supplied with raw materials
• Keep palletizer area running smoothly
• Accurately record any quality control paperwork to ensure correct labeling of pallets
• Complete certified forklift safety training as required
• Abide by Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), Work Rules, Safety Rules, and Attendance Rules
• Wear all personal protective equipment (PPE) as required
• Immediately report any accidents, malfunctions of processing equipment, or safety hazards
• Follow verbal and written directions
• Maintain a clean and safe work area
• Follow company policies and safety procedures
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job
• Perform other duties that are reasonably associated with the above essential functions of the job, as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Rental and Leasing Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees