What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Operator/Warehouse Worker - 2nd Shift position at Thrive Foods?
JOB SUMMARY
As a Forklift Operator you will be responsible for operating the forklift to move, locate, relocate, stack and count merchandise in a safe and efficient manner. You will also be responsible for performing other various warehouse activities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Operate a forklift to move, locate relocate, stack and count merchandise
- Adhere to standard work methods and practice safe work habits to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to perform physical and mental work requirements of position. Perform basic math and demonstrate an ability to communicate orally or in written form effectively with co-workers and departments, including the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. This person must be able to perform as part of a team.
PRODUCT SAFETY AND QUALITY:
- Place high priority on food safety, quality, and sanitation by understanding and executing Thrive Freeze Dry’s food safety, quality, and sanitation policies and procedures.
- Hold self and others accountable to Thrive Freeze Dry’s food safety, quality, and sanitation guidelines and policies by communicating any food safety or quality incident, observation, or opportunity to your leadership team or teammates.
- Adheres to and ensures Product Safety and Quality standards are followed.
- Adheres to and ensures GMP’s regarding food contact packaging as it pertains to the employee.
- Adheres to and ensures Thrive’s food safety, product defense standards and quality objectives complies with all SQF system requirements.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: rare lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; rare stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and frequent fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires the following percentages of time committed to physical activity: 20% or more sitting, 70% or more walking, and 70% or more standing. The job is performed under frequent temperature variations and in a food manufacturing production environment. Unrestricted visual and audio abilities are required for the safety of all employees. The ability to lift to 60 lbs. is required.
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Thrive Freeze Dry. is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.
