Packaging Forklift Operator

Job Details

Job Location

Savage Plant - Savage, MD

Position Type

Full Time

Salary Range

$19.00 - $19.00 Hourly

Description

Key Responsibilities:

Put away all raw ingredients and packaging supplies in the appropriate storage locations.

Pick and transfer raw ingredients and packaging supplies from warehouse storage to operation departments as requested.

Ensure proper rotation of raw ingredients, first expired - first out.

Return ingredients and packaging supplies back to proper storage locations after usage.

Transfer finished goods to rack locations and/or shipping docks.

Pick, follow first in - first out, and ship finished goods via shuttles or direct to the customer in accordance with all quality and regulatory requirements.

Maintain cleanliness of warehouse to include dry, frozen, and cooler storage, and all receiving and shipping docks as well as the finished goods cooler.

Maintain strong working relations with warehouse and operations leads.

Monitor the accuracy of inventory locations and tags.

Effectively communicate inventory discrepancies and other issues to the lead and manager as appropriate.

Practice safe forklift operating procedures

Maintain food safety practices.

Monitor for safe load capacity on storage racks.

Monitor safe storage procedures to eliminate workplace hazards.

Other duties as required. Qualifications

Required Qualifications/Education/Skills

Forklift certification Personal Qualities/Characteristics

Strong communication skills

Self-motivated

Good organizational skills and detail-oriented

Basic math and reading skills. Physical Demands

Ability to lift 40 lbs.

Ability to stand and walk up to 2/3 of working time.

Ability to work in cold environments (Cooler, Freezer) Job Environment

Different climates - Such as dry storage, Cooler, Freezer

Manufacturing environment-conditions can be wet and cold.

CORE VALUES

Kettle Cuisine takes the utmost pride in its people, products, and reputation. Each employee is expected to understand and live our Core Values every day.

Honor Food - We create and produce the best tasting, safest, all-natural recipes that strive for perfection in every batch, from bench to kettle.

Honor Each Other - We seek to develop trusting, respectful, and mutually rewarding relationships with all our team members and business partners.

Honor Development - We recognize and nurture each other's talents, strengths, and interests in order to further strengthen and grow our team.

Honor Innovation - We continually strive for creative and sustainable ways to achieve excellence.