Forklift Operator (Weekday, Overnight)

Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, the Forklift Operator is responsible for ensuring that product is moved within our warehouse in a safe and efficient manner by forklift operation and physically loading/unloading our trucks. Forklift Operator is also responsible for proper inventory being maintained, good housekeeping, and ensuring that warehouse standards are being adhered to.

Areas that play to your strengths

All the responsibilities we'll trust you with:

• · Ensure effective and safe use of all equipment and PPE (personal protective equipment) as needed

  · Complete pre-trip inspections and maintain energy source for designated equipment

  · Safely operate powered industrial equipment (i.e. forklift, electric pallet jack) to move finished products through the warehouse or onto trucks for distribution to customers

  · Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following standards and procedures provided by the company or any regulatory entities

  · Perform safety inspections and audits, as required

• · Operate, changeover, clean, troubleshoot, and complete basic maintenance on palletizing

  equipment

  · Use of electronic equipment to ensure accurate tracking of inventory within the facility

  · Ensure quality by maintaining records, logs and forms, including any forms required by the company and any other regulatory entity (i.e., Pre trip inspection sheets)

  · Deliver results while putting the customer first (internal and external)

  · Work as a team within the facility to prevent line stoppages and continuously look for effective and efficient methods

  · Build strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners

  · Follow standard work policies and procedures

  · Perform other duties as assigned

EXPERIENCE

Your areas of knowledge and expertise

that matter most for this role:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Forklift operations experience is a must
• Ability to regularly lift, move, and place up to 25 pounds of inventory as needed. 
• Experience working in a warehouse environment a plus
• English; additional languages an advantage

• Travel 0-10%
• Permanent
• Benefits eligible