What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Operator - 1st shift position at CJ Logistics?
Position Overview:
The Forklift Operator is responsible for safely operating forklifts to ensure order fulfillment. Additional responsibilities include loading, unloading, picking, putting away, and consolidating products using a forklift.
Pay: $17.90/hour
Schedule: 1st Shift (Mon-Fri 5AM - 1:30 PM)
Position Responsibilities:
- Primary responsibility is to safely operate a forklift
- Ability to work in a cold environment
- Physical fitness and strength
- Basic math and computer skills
- Knowledge of safety procedures and protocols in a cold storage environment
- Experience operating warehouse equipment
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Strong work ethic and reliability
- Excellent communication skills
- Receiving and Inspecting Goods:
- Unloading trucks and checking incoming shipments for accuracy.
- Inspecting goods for damage or signs of spoilage, ensuring they meet quality standards.
- Verifying that products are stored at the appropriate temperatures during transit.
- Storing Goods in Temperature-Controlled Areas:
- Organizing and placing items in cold storage areas (freezers or refrigerators) according to established guidelines
- Ensuring proper stacking and organization to prevent damage, contamination, or spoilage
- Monitoring storage temperatures regularly to ensure products are stored in optimal conditions.
- Experience in a Blast zone Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Allergen Training
- HACCP Training as Required
- GMP training
- 1 year, experience operating ride-on pallet jacks & forklifts
- Experience working with scan gun systems
- Must be able to read and understand internal communication
- Must be able to work a full day in cold temperature
- Detailed Orientated
- Ability to read labels and associated documents
Skills Required for Certification:
- Guided Training - up to 40 hours
- Forklift Operation Training
- Forklift Certification
- Functional Process Training
- Battery and Propane Safety Training
- Battery or Propane Certification
- Current CJ Safety & Compliance Training
Work Environment: This job operates in a warehouse environment.
CJ Logistics About Statement:
CJ Logistics delivers integrated and multimodal logistics services, connecting every corner of the world via air, sea and land. As a lead logistics partner (LLP), third-party logistics provider (3PL) and supply chain consultant, we help customers leverage supply chain management as a competitive advantage, reducing total system costs, transforming business processes, improving service and facilitating growth and change. With a focus on social responsibility and sustainability through growth with customers and communities, we prioritize the wellbeing of the end consumer, our customers and our employees. CJ Logistics is responsible for the North America region, specializing in solutions for regulated industries such as food and beverage, consumer-packaged goods, healthcare and medical supplies, and tire and automotive.
CJ Logistics is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We prohibit discrimination and or/harassment of any type, including but not limited to discrimination and or harassment based upon race, religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, pregnancy or relation medical conditions, childbirth, breastfeeding, parental status, veteran and/or military statue, disability (physical or mental) medical condition, genetic information or characteristics, political affiliation, domestic violence survivor status, marital status, or other characteristics prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Additionally, CJ Logistics participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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