Forklift Driver (Salinas, CA)

Description

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

This position is responsible for driving/operating a forklift inside of the production plant. Able to work in a fast paced and under pressure environment. Operates forklifts to stack and retrieve supplies and materials. Works under immediate supervision. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. 

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adheres to all safety policies and procedures
• Obeys all Cal/OSHA guidelines and regulations
• Ensures equipment is in safe operating condition.
• Fill out pre-start up forklift inspection form- Report any issues to your immediate supervisor
• Enforce and actively participate in general housekeeping duties and debris removal in order to reduce the risk of potential accidents and hazardous conditions.
• Maintain neat, orderly and safe stacks of stocks in the warehouse.
• Responsibilities include transporting merchandise across warehouse and also to outside locations.
• Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags.
• Shrink-wrapped an average of 55 pallets per day.
• Monitored the area for pedestrian and vehicular traffic while operating forklift.
• Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confirmed areas.
• Coordinate with other lift truck drivers and production personnel to process orders efficiently.
• Maintains clear and open communication with management.
• Examined product boxes for quality and accuracy.
• Move pallets of merchandise using electric
• Placed overstocked items in temporary storage.
• General warehouse duties as needed.
• Learn and understand the various loading configurations, and patterns of product / commodities
• Knowledge of all product boxes
• Maintain daily log
• Maintain workstations stocked with proper materials (rolls, boxes etc)

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position.  This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• 2-year experience
• Forklift certification preferred

EDUCATION/LICENSES/CERTIFICATION/FORMAL TRAINING:

• High School Diploma
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.
• Forklift Certification a plus.
• Must complete GreenGate Fresh Forklift Training and Certification course.

ESSENTIAL ABILITIES:

• Punctual
• Ability to read, write and understand forklift instructions and safety materials
• Sense of urgency and self-motivation; ability to work independently
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Attendance is key.
• Initiative       
• Team player

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• May be required to occasionally lift up to 40 lbs
• Hand dexterity and strength.
• Ability to work in both indoor warehouse environment as well as outdoors regardless of weather.
• Excellent Vision

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment and in a production type facility
• Must be able to work flexible hours in a cold environment (33 Deg F / 1 Deg C).  
• May involve exposure to exhaust fumes and/or other chemical fumes such as Chlorine.

GreenGate Fresh does not tolerate discrimination of any type and offers equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, natural origin, age, disability or medical condition, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or any other considerations made unlawful by Federal, State or local laws.  We believe in providing eligible and qualified employees with opportunities to advance.  GreenGate Fresh is an at-will employer.