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1st Shift Forklift Operator

Mom's Meals•Ankeny, IA
•Onsite
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About The Position

The Forklift Operator will be responsible for performing various duties in the warehouse in a fast-paced lean environment. This includes receiving and put-away of all inbound receipts, shipping, and replenishment (stocking) of products to pick locations via forklift or by cart moves. The role also involves maintaining inventory accuracy, monitoring cooler/freezer temperatures, and keeping the warehouse area organized. The position requires the ability to work a variety of shifts, including days, evenings, nights, and weekends, due to varying freight volumes. Responsibilities include efficiently sorting, handling, loading, and unloading palletized and non-palletized freight using appropriate equipment, utilizing mobile handheld devices for tracking shipments, safely climbing in and out of trailers, lifting objects up to 50 lbs. frequently, securing freight inside trailers, and performing tasks such as reaching, bending, climbing, pushing, pulling, twisting, squatting, and kneeling as necessary. Verification and completion of required documentation and adherence to company safety policies are also key aspects of the role. Frequent contact with co-workers and supervisors is expected in this fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment. The role also requires working safely in cold weather conditions.

Requirements

  • Must have both stand-up and sit-down forklift experience
  • RF scan gun experience
  • Available to work a variety of shifts including days, evening, nights and weekends due to varying freight volumes
  • Must be able to operate stand up forklifts primarily as these will be used the majority of the time
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Must be able to speak/read/write in English fluently
  • Good basic math skills

Nice To Haves

  • High School Diploma or GED

Responsibilities

  • Receiving and put-away of all inbound receipts
  • Shipping and replenishment (stocking) of products to pick locations via forklift or by cart moves
  • Maintain inventory accuracy
  • Monitor coolers/freezer temperatures
  • Keeping warehouse area organized
  • Efficiently sort, handle, load and unload palletized and non-palletized freight using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including pallet jack, forklift and by hand as needed
  • Utilize mobile handheld devices for tracking shipments
  • Safely climb in and out of trailers
  • Lift freight and other objects of various shapes, sizes and weights (up to 50 lbs. frequently)
  • Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies (e.g. pallets, straps, rope)
  • Safety walk and stand for extended periods of time on a loading dock that has potential to be below freezing and may become slippery
  • Safely reach, bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat and kneel as necessary to perform the job duties
  • Verify and complete required documentation and reports
  • Adhere to company safety policies

Benefits

  • EEO compliance

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Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Education Level

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Number of Employees

501-1,000 employees

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