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Forklift Operator

UDA - United Dairymen of Arizona•Tempe, AZ
•$23 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The Forklift Operator safely and efficiently operates forklifts and related equipment to support warehouse activities, including loading and unloading shipments, staging product, and maintaining accurate inbound and outbound documentation. The role works with team members and warehouse leads to move, store, and organize products across multiple warehouse locations while maintaining a clean, orderly work environment and following safety, quality, GMP, SOP, and HACCP standards. The position is based at Alameda in Tempe, Arizona, is full-time, and is scheduled Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The job details also list the shift as “ANY”; the qualifications mention the ability to work 12-hour shifts, primarily night shift. The operator may move between the Alameda and 1013 warehouses, perform assigned Plant Forklift Operator coverage, and use the AS400 and ETQ systems. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

  • At least one year of previous experience; forklift or other heavy machinery operating experience is preferred.
  • Ability to safely drive and operate a forklift.
  • Ability to work 12-hour shifts, primarily night shift, as stated in the qualifications.
  • Ability to read, hear, speak, understand, and carry out verbal and written instructions in English.
  • Ability to work with minimal direction and independently at times.
  • Effective time-management skills.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and frequently with warehouse coworkers.
  • High school diploma or educational equivalent.
  • Ability to sit and drive a forklift for prolonged periods.
  • Ability to stoop, bend, reach, lift, and carry items weighing up to 55 pounds.
  • Ability to pull down vertically on a chain multiple times during a shift to open dock doors.
  • Ability to climb on and off a forklift multiple times during a shift.
  • Ability to safely operate equipment and visually observe surroundings.
  • Ability to hear and speak.

Nice To Haves

  • Fork truck certification.

Responsibilities

  • Perform Plant Forklift Operator duties as assigned.
  • Work and communicate with team members, the Warehouse Team Lead, and Lead Operator to accomplish goals.
  • Inspect forklifts and other job-specific equipment daily and perform minor maintenance.
  • Perform weekly preventive maintenance on forklifts, scissor lifts, and pallet jacks as assigned.
  • Restack pallets, pull outbound loads, stage products, and prepare related paperwork.
  • Put away new production and record it accurately.
  • Check in and load drivers and trucks accurately, verifying load number, schedule, truck weight, pallet numbers, and bag counts.
  • Stack and store products in appropriate areas, including drive-in racking at the Alameda warehouse.
  • Move products from staging or storage areas into trailers or other shipping containers.
  • Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and undamaged, and inspect trailers using an iPad.
  • Verify that pallets are clean before loading and clean them as necessary.
  • Coordinate needed trailer moves with the Plant Forklift Operator.
  • Move between the Alameda and 1013 warehouses as necessary.
  • Cover the Plant Forklift position for absences or vacations as needed.
  • Access forms and perform day-to-day system functions, including in AS400 and ETQ.
  • Clean racks according to rotation.
  • Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area.
  • Follow SOPs and HACCP guidelines, comply with UDA quality, safety, and GMP policies and procedures, and report nonconformities.
  • Perform other duties as required.

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