Forklift Operator for Wise Foods

Job Description

As a Forklift Operator, you are responsible for operating a forklift to move, locate, relocate, stack, load, and count merchandise. The operator is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle. The Receiving Forklift Operator will also unload cartons, raw materials, and seasonings from incoming trailers. They will also load necessary items for production to fulfil their schedules.

Areas of Responsibilities:

LOAD AND UNLOAD TRAILERS:

Unloading freight on and off pallets

Inspecting pallets for Vendor compliance, count, and damages

Loading pallets into trailers

Attention to detail

Knowledge of BOLs and paperwork

High-energy individual with a strong work ethic

Self-motivated with ability to work with limited to no supervision

Independent decision maker, as needed, to accomplish tasks

Strong organizational and prioritizing skills

Occasional weekend work

Ability to learn and operate a baler

Supplying packaging film, labels, and raw materials for production

Maintaining inventory and ordering of material, as needed

OTHER DUTIES:

Wear seatbelt while on lift

Inspect forklift before the start of each shift

Housekeeping and sweeping of storage areas

Weekend Cleaning of packaging production areas, if applicable to your department

Ability to work overtime, as needed

JOB REQUIRES THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT OR TOOLS:

Hairnet

Beard guard, if needed

Earplugs

Cloth or latex gloves

Knife

Paint Brush

Forklift Operation

Education and Experience:

Required:

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENT

About Wise:

Wise Foods Inc. (or AC Food and Snacks) is a leading producer of salty snacks with a long heritage. Founded in 1921, Wise is a brand of tradition and authenticity that consumers have come to know and trust over the last 100 years. We market our products under some of the most recognizable brand names in the salty snack industry, including Wise, Cheez Doodles, New York Deli, Bravos, Deep River and Carolina Country Snacks. We are fully owned by Arca Continental, the second largest Coca-Cola bottler in Latin America and one of the largest in the world. We invite you to explore growing your career with Wise!

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