What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Operator position at Tri-Rinse?
Opportunities for career growth with our Operator Progression Program!
Tri Rinse is an award-winning, St. Louis-based provider of agricultural services including seed box management, container management, industrial cleaning, and formulation/packaging.
Our biggest asset is our people. It is their integrity, resourcefulness, and customer-first mentality that fuel our reputation as true problem-solvers for our industry. Encouraged by a culture of collaboration, we share the liability and passion necessary to truly innovate.
What's in it for you?
- Family owned since 1981 and growing!
- Team-oriented Culture
- Recognition and Reward for team member contributions
- Great health benefits at a low monthly cost to you and with minimal out of pocket expenses
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
- Profit Bonus
- 401(k) match
- Paid Vacation Days and Holidays
- Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance
We are currently seeking highly motivated Warehouse Team Members for our Ackley, IA location. Duties include operating a sit-down forklift to receive incoming truckloads, load outgoing truckloads, and move raw materials, parts and finished goods throughout the plant in a safe and timely manner. Attention to detail for accuracy in completing paperwork including Bills of Loading and Bills of Materials.
What will you be doing?
- Safely operate, inspect, and perform routine maintenance on a propane-powered sit down forklift and report any safety or mechanical problems.
- Coordinate miscellaneous trailer movement as needed.
- Examine and accurately pull work orders from finished goods inventory for shipment, verify against Bill of Loading, and complete shipping paperwork.
- Transfer finished goods to holding and/or loading areas.
- Inventory material and record counts on required forms - report shortages, discrepancies, or damages to Supervisor.
- Knowledge of and compliance with all department and safety SOPs, policies, and procedures.
- Maintain a safe work environment and wear required PPE at all times.
- Ensure work and storage areas are kept clean and organized, as well as safe start-up and shut down of any equipment used.
- Other duties as assigned.
What makes you the right fit for the job?
- You have a high school diploma or equivalent education.
- You can operate various material handling equipment, but sit-down forklift experience is a must!
- You are a team player, including effective communication.
- You are a self starter and can be trusted to operate with limited supervision.
- You have great attention to detail to maintain accurate records and manage the order of products and materials.
- You have knowledge of shipping and receiving processes.
- You are a safety champion - your team trusts you to use safe practices at all times!
- You can grasp and operate within a plant layout, including racks, production floor, and staging areas.
- You can easily convert weight/units for inventory counting.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
Industrial warehouse environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $20
