Forklift Operator

Job Description

Summary:

The Forklift Operator position is responsible for pulling product from the operating line and staging in North Warehouse. Requires advanced knowledge of operating palletizer equipment. The operator will also assist the Production Technician as needed. This includes monitoring formulations and processing procedures to ensure production adheres to designed quality standards and using correct procedures as prescribed by the company to required standards.

Primary Duties:

Forklift Operations

Pull production lines and stage loads accordingly to customer needs.

Remove finished packaged items from the line and separate rejected items.

Restocking of film, slip-sheets, ingredients, pallets and empty bags.

Observe and operate palletizer operations to ensure quality and conformity of filled or packaged products to standards. Adjust machine components and machine tension and pressure, as needed

Stop or reset palletizer when malfunctions occur, clear palletizer jams and report malfunctions to a supervisor.

Inspect and remove defective products and packaging material as needed.

Clean, and make minor adjustment or repairs to palletizer, such as opening valves or setting guides conveyor belts.

Count and record finished and rejected packaged items to assist production technician if needed on shortages.

Fifo product in South warehouse racks.

Store and organize overrun in North warehouse D section.

Changing germ totes and staging process.

Fill out all required daily documentation.

Other Responsibilities

May assist in relieving production technicians on breaks.

May assist in loading/unloading trucks.

Stock and sort product for packaging or filling machine operation and replenish packaging supplies.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent experience

Demonstrates effective Communication Skills – written and verbal

Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to troubleshoot production problems

Proficiency with computers and in Microsoft Office

Willing and able to work with wheat products i.e. no wheat /gluten sensitivity

Full-time