What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Operator - Plant Warehouse position at Heartland Food Products Group?
Heartland Food Products Group is a global leader in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, producing low-calorie sweeteners, coffee, coffee creamers and liquid water enhancers. We manufacture and market Splenda, the #1 brand in the low calorie sweetener category and the most recognized in the world.
We make coffee, tea and water taste better and help people live happier, healthier and longer lives by making it easy to reduce sugar.
We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package. Come grow with us!
Scope :
The Forklift Operator will be responsible for receiving, storing and distributing material, tools, equipment and products within the warehouse, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of all job functions.
Essential Duties and Key Responsibilities :
- Must be proficient in all Forklift Operating SOP's for assigned Warehouse area
- Utilize industrial power equipment to raise and lower materials to storage locations
- Deliver materials from storage / staging locations to the specified department or shipping dock
- Able to take on multiple tasks while executing daily operations safely and professionally
- Demonstrates safety and conducts him / herself in accordance with all safety guidelines at all times; including accurate completion of all pre-shift equipment checks
- Inspect product load for accuracy and safely move it around the warehouse or facility to ensure timely and complete delivery
- Manually or mechanically load or unload materials from pallets, skids, platforms, lifting devices, or other transport vehicles
- Perform routine maintenance on vehicles or auxiliary equipment, such as cleaning, lubricating, recharging batteries, fueling, or replacing liquefied-gas tank
- Wrap and placard materials accurately and appropriately prior to moving them to a storage area
- Weigh materials or products and record weight or other production data on tags or labels
- Operate or tend automatic stacking, loading, packaging, or cutting machines
- All other duties as assigned
Qualifications :
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