What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Operator Level 1 2nd Shift West position at Fair Oaks Foods LLC?
Job Title Forklift Operator
FLSA Status Non-Exempt
Department Shipping & Receiving
Reports to Title Shipping and Receiving Supervisor
Position Summary
The Forklift Operator will operate an industrial forklift/ reach truck to accomplish various materials handling assignments. Performs a combination of tasks including but not limited to receiving, filling, shipping, and inspecting orders accurately and in a timely manner; efficiently and safely loads, unloads, and conveys materials. Various levels of skill are indicated below.
Responsibilities
- Identifies and transports requested materials to and from various locations including machines, loading docks, trucks, and storage areas.
- Obtains production schedule and/or shipping orders and then identifies, verifies, and transports requested raw materials, equipment, or processing materials accordingly.
- Applies to the understanding of machine loading capacity and loading schedule, ensuring prompt and efficient delivery of required items.
- Uses protective materials and strapping equipment to protect and secure loads; once delivered, removes strapping and wrapping, then safely disposes of waste materials in designated containers or areas.
- Reports any problems with materials or transportation to the supervisor.
- Performs other related duties as requested.
Qualifications
Level One Qualifications:
- Demonstrated ability to safely operate reach trucks, and other equipment as required,
- Perform physical inventory requests
- Printing and labeling SAP Tags Properly
- Proficient at RF Scan gun
- Material Transfers in SAP
- Freezer put away in SAP
- Cover Pack-off
- Basic proficiency in SAP
- Basic math, language, and reading skill
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
Work is performed in a manufacturing and office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Must be able to lift 40lb wooden skid or pallet and have the ability to maintain single task focus and situational awareness.
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Fair Oaks Foods assures equal employment opportunity in all its hiring and employment policies and practices, which include all aspects of employment, such as recruiting, hiring, promotions, transfers, demotions, layoffs or terminations, compensation, benefits, training, company-sponsored education, social and recreational programs or events, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. These policies and practices are administered without regard to “legally protected categories” such as: race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation or sexual orientation, pregnancy status or medical conditions related to childbirth, and/or any other factor protected by law.
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