What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shipping - Forklift Operator position at Trinidad Benham?
Shipping - Forklift Operator
Department : Packaging Operations
Employment Type : Full Time
Location : Sterling, CO
Compensation : $17.00 - $19.50 / hour
Description
There's a reason Trinidad Benham is recognized as a leader in our industry. Trinidad Benham Corp has been in business for over 100 years, and we know a thing or two about providing stable employment and growth.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
Forklift operators move our product-whether loading or unloading it for transportation, wrapping it for shipment, or moving it around the facility. They must be safety-minded and pay close attention to detail.
- Safely and efficiently operate a forklift and perform required daily inspection
- Read and understand Bills of Lading and pick sheets
- Load and unload products to / from semi-trucks
- Filling out scale tickets, ensuring that load and ticket match
- Ensure that the correct trailer is in the door for the scheduled load
- Ensure tags match the paperwork and product listed
- Arrange the warehouse by moving products to make room for incoming loads
- Enruring the number of totes unloaded matches the recorded amount
- Printing required to pick tickers and assign orders to be pulled for shipment; ensure correct loading of trucks through proper weight distribution
- Check product to be shipped for accuracy per customer orders
- Maintain clean and organized isles and rack storage, consolidate partial pallets when needed
- Coordinate with the Shipping Supervisor regarding product rotation and space allocation. Ensure first in, first out (FIFO) stock rotation is followed
- Performing periodic quality control checks to ensure the product is staged and shipped according to customer requirements
- Communicate with management and maintenance personnel on a timely basis to facilitate maintenance and repairs.
- Comply with company safety policies and maintain a clean and orderly work area.
- Comply with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF) procedures, including timely and accurate documentation of required SQF forms.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Shipping Supervisor, Lead, or Plant Manager.
EXTRAS
Employee-owned
Advancement Opportunities
Weekly pay
Insurance coverage that includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance and flexible spending accounts
401(k) with employer match
Paid holidays and competitive vacation / sick pay plans
Tuition assistance program
Employee stock ownership program (ESOP)
Salary : $17 - $20
