What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forklift Operator position at U.S. Waffle Company?
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
o Responsible for building a well-trained team which is passionate about safety, quality, efficiency, and company success
o Report to work as scheduled every day, and demonstrate GREAT attendance
o Observe standards for breaks, and lunches based on posted time-clock policy
o Treat all coworkers with dignity and respect
o Provide and accept constructive feedback
o Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; supports everyone's efforts to succeed; maintains a positive attitude; generates ideas and suggestions that improve the team’s performance, the efficiency of the process or the quality of the products
o Observe all expectations for quality, and safety
o Meet or exceed company expectations for production performance to maximize sales
o Knowledge of SQF, GMP’s, SOP’s, and HACCP, and other food process sanitation requirements.
o Must have forklift experience
o Report any/all food safety or food quality issues immediately to supervision or QA.
o Perform related duties as assigned by production lead or other leadership
o Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures
o Assist production lead with changeovers as required (including moving materials, equipment, etc).
o Able to lift 50 to 70 lbs. Able to work extended hours, available for overtime and weekend work as required.
o Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor / manager.
o Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures
o Move product to storage locations.
o Efficiently stack and store the product in the appropriate areas.
o Efficiently move product from staging and/or storage areas into trailers.
o Move, stack, and stage product and materials using a forklift, electric pallet jacks, or other power equipment.
o Utilize PLEX and mobile scanners to accurately maintain inventory and complete orders
o Maintain the facility’s equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion.
o Daily, inspect and perform minor maintenance on the forklift or other equipment.
o Operate all equipment in a safe and efficient manner following prescribed work methods.
o Keep appropriate records and report to guarantee that tight inventory control and security are maintained. Assist in physical inventories. Ensure proper stock rotation
o Properly utilize labor resources to improve efficiency, minimize labor expense and reduce waste
o Rework all product as needed, do not waste product
o Notify production lead of any waste issues and/or machine malfunctions
o Clean up line continuously throughout shift
o Able to work extended hours, available for overtime and weekend work as required.
o Ability to troubleshoot any issues in the mixing operation.
o Provide outstanding customer service to our partners
o Implement actions as needed to prevent food safety and food quality issues
o Coordinate with QA to ensure excellent quality is being produced
o Ensure customer specifications are being met through evaluation and immediate reaction
o Monitor and ensure that all GMP’s, SOP’s, and HACCP are met at all times
o Ensure Production Floor is SQF ready EVERYDAY
o Follow all safety and OSHA polices and report any issues or violations immediately to a supervisor.
o Prevent cross-contamination by following all policies and procedures.
Other Responsibilities and Skills Needed:
· Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; responds well to questions.
· Bi-lingual preferred but not required
· Teamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; supports everyone's efforts to succeed; maintains a positive attitude; generates ideas and suggestions that improve the team’s performance, the efficiency of the process or the quality of the products
· Ethics - Treats people from own and other cultures with respect; works with honesty and integrity; upholds organizational values
· Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; is consistently at work and on time
· Decision-making – Able to handle problems and think through to solutions. Knows when to act independently and when to involve the management team
· Attention to Detail – Makes sure correct materials are being used in your process area; confirm that product is being packed according to customer requirements
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
· Must be willing to work weekends when needed
· Basic mathematical skills
*This position is responsible for ensuring that food safety is not compromised while meeting the requirements of the SQF Food Safety Code for Manufacturing and are responsible to report food safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.
Physical and Safety Requirements:
· Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
· Complies with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s) and all other food safety requirements
· Complies with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE’s) requirements
· Reports any food safety problems or potentially unsafe practices/conditions to lead or supervisor
· Constant walking and standing on hard concrete service
· Frequent bending, stooping, squatting, pushing, lifting and climbing
· Position will require working in very hot and cold conditions
· Other conditions include flour dust, wet floors, occasional smoke and fumes if product burns
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 36 – 48 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
Experience:
- Forklift: 6 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Liberty, SC 29657 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Liberty, SC 29657: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15
