What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Driver position at Okanagan Specialty Fruits?
POSITION SUMMARY
Okanagan Specialty Fruits Inc. (OSF) is seeking a dynamic, growth-focused Forklift Operator.
The incumbent is responsible for carrying out daily warehouse tasks and duties with accuracy and efficiency in a fast-paced food processing facility. This position assists the operations team to maximize efficiency.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Consistent daily operation of a forklift
- Load outgoing trucks ensuring outgoing product is not damaged prior to and during loading
- Unload incoming trucks while ensuring incoming materials are not damaged
- Efficiently feed the processing lines with raw material.
- Deliver materials to appropriate production areas as needed
- Relocate finished products from end of production line to proper staging area
- Locate, relocate, stack, and count inventory
- Demonstrate accuracy while picking/fulfilling orders
- Assist processing areas as needed
- DIR operations
DESIRED KEY COMPETENCIES:
- 1-5 years of experience working in a warehouse setting or in logistics; experience in operating material handling equipment preferred
- Ability to read, write and to follow instructions, and work independently with little guidance
- Proficient written and verbal communication
- Ability to operate computers and relevant warehouse management computer software
- High attention to detail and the ability to work quickly and methodically.
- Strong work ethic and organizational skills
- Ability to work in a safe manner and adhere to all local/state and federal safety guidelines
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including overtime and weekends
- The ability to remain positive and adapt to change
- Food Safety Standard knowledge (BRCGS Global Food Safety Standard preferred
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid Washington State Driver’s License
- Forklift Certification or ability to achieve and maintain
Physical and Environmental Demands
- The ability to safely lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
- The ability to stand, walk, reach, and move for long periods of time.
- The ability to stand, walk, ascend, and descend stairs
- The ability to work in varying working climates, i.e., temperatures may vary from very hot to very cold, wet/damp.
- Exposure to loud noises.
- The requirement of the use of safety equipment when operating machinery that may include but will not be limited to protective clothing, eye safety glasses, hearing protectors, and safety shoes
