Forklift Operator Job Description

Summary

A Forklift Operator will be responsible for the daily warehousing activities. Forklift Operator will implement production, productivity, quality, and customer service standards and achieve the appropriate level of volume within time limits. Additionally, Forklift Operator should be able to ensure that daily operations meet and exceed daily performance

expectations and to increase the company’s overall productivity and efficiency. All applicants must be willing to work in temperatures at or below zero as the job duties require.

Essential Functions

Major responsibilities, physical requirements, and core competencies of the position are listed below. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time; This description reflects associate’s assignment of essential functions, it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

This position will

Achieve high levels of customer satisfaction through receiving, identifying, dispatching, and assuring quality of goods

Organize and maintain inventory and storage area utilizing FIFO, GMPs, and FlexiBake Software

Operates lift trucks or hand trucks to convey, move or hoist materials to proper departments or areas.

Operates the stretch wrap banders and bailing equipment.

Unpacks, examines, and routes incoming shipments, rejects damaged items, records shortages, and corresponds with shipper to rectify damages and shortages according tocompany practices.

Performs all computer functions necessary to track various aspects of goods.

Supports the shipment of goods produced and final inspection of goods for our customers based on company practices.

Reports defective materials or questionable conditions to Management including Procurement, QA, Production, and Packing managers.

Responsible for keeping an adequate supply of shipping materials on hand at all times.

Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.

Physical Functions require

Operation of various forklifts including hand trucks, bendi, stand, and sit styles

Physical ability to move around the facility in a warehouse/manufacturing setting

Ability to bend, stoop, and twist with repetitive motion that demands the use of fingers, hands, wrists, arms, and legs

Standing for long periods of time (8-10 hours)

Frequent movement of large ingredients that weigh 50+ pounds

Position minimum requirements:

Experience:

Previous experience as a forklift operator in a bakery warehouse with a firm understanding of allergen handling and GMPs

Forklift Certification Required

Demonstrates basic math and counting skills·        

Comfort with communicating in English written and verbal

Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office tools including outlook

Personality:

Strong communication and relationship building skills

Teamwork-oriented, dedicated to support the team

Ability to work within a collaborative and ambiguous environment

Demonstrated time-management and multi-tasking skills

Strong analytical and problem- solving skills with proven ability to organize tasks by priority

Hours and Compensation:

Position: Full-Time

Must have open availability including nights, weekends, and holidays overtime and non-traditional hours may be

required