Forklift operator 2nd

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. PLEASE DETAIL RELEVANT WORK HISTORY WHEN APPLYING.

SCHEDULE Monday-Friday 4 : 30PM-12 : 30AM

SUMMARY Responsible for operating sit-down industrial lift truck (forklift) and or electric ride-on or walk behind hand jacks to perform a variety of lifting and moving tasks within potato packing and shipping warehouses.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Learn and perform specific safety and operational procedures for each type of forklift used in the warehouse, including daily inspection, changing of batteries and / or propane tanks, and troubleshooting of maintenance issues.
• Report any damage of truck before loading or unloading.
• Learn P.O. # system utilized in the potato packing shed as well as the inventory system and utilizing scan guns to obtain inventory.
• Follow the Good Manufacturing Practices utilized in the potato packing shed.
• Depending upon area assigned on a daily basis, tasks could include but are not limited to :
• Moving finished pallets away from packing lines / tote dumper
• Re-supplying empty pallets to packing lines / keeping bins filled
• Supplying packing lines with potatoes by either emptying totes or bin boxes into hopper(s).
• Moving full bin boxes away from washer and / or sizer, and re-supplying empty boxes / tote dumper.
• Bins must be removed in all weather conditions.
• Assist with unloading incoming product, assuring that product is properly labeled, safely stacked, and stored in designated area.
• Assist with loading / unloading outgoing / incoming trucks, which includes assuring that each outgoing pallet is properly labeled, picking / stacking and scanning orders, and properly placing pallets on truck in manner that they will ride securely.
• Report damaged pallets, product, or packaging.
• Coordinate dumping of product into bin boxes and monitor counts. Separate and scan labeled items.
• Supply packing lines with empty bags and other packaging supplies.
• Properly place product in rack. Train others how to do so. Ensure broken pallets are not put in rack.
• Follow product usage guide.
• Alert supervisor of possible old inventory. When identified, move to front to make more visible.
• Assist during planting and harvest seasons with loading and unloading bulk field trucks, moving seed and harvested product, monitoring and mapping storage for product and seed.
• Assist with keeping coolers, bays, dock areas and main packing floor areas neat and sanitary : removing broken pallets and bin boxes, emptying garbage barrels and boxes, sweeping and keeping garbage build-up to a minimum.
• Keep product within coolers rotated on first-in, first-out basis.
• Ensure overhead doors are closed.
• Must read and understand written instructions on what needs to be done as well as write legibly.
• Possess good written and verbal communication skills.
• Must have flexibility in schedule as well as traveling (Working at other company properties)

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Help perform general plant cleaning and sanitation as well as outside areas.
• Identify good vs. bad pallets and bins.
• If trained and qualified, assist with jockeying trucks around facility.
• If trained and qualified, utilize snowplow to assist with facility snow removal.
• Perform other tasks as requested during slower times including assisting where necessary in all aspects of the potato packing process.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

POSITION STANDARDS

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

• No Jewelry
• No Visible Piercings
• Restrained Hair
• No Food or Gum
• Steel Toe Shoes
• Visible ID Badge
• Unsoiled / Untorn Clothing
• No Drinks other than Plain Water
• Smoking ONLY in designated areas
• No Polished / False Fingernails

Safety

Employees must follow standard operating procedures to ensure a safe working environment

Physical Requirements / Range of Motion

• Walking
• Sitting
• Standing
• Reaching
• Kneeling
• Climbing
• Bending
• Squatting
• Lift 60lbs without assistance
• Lift 60 to 100 lbs with assistance
• Push or Pull up to 100lbs

Working Conditions Outside of Office

• Hot or Cold Temperatures
• A variety of dusts may be present
• Chemicals may be Present
• Walking surfaces may be uneven

Cleaning Duties

• Sweep
• Dust
• Wipe Down Machinery
• Keep Work Areas Neat
• Wash Equipment & Bins with Pressure Washer & Disinfectant

Last updated : 2024-11-14

Salary : $19