Forklift Driver Level II

Job Description

Palmer Candy is looking for a day shift Forklift Team Member in our Warehouse at our Hwy 75 location.

Hours are 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday – Thursday, with overtime hours scheduled frequently during busy season on Friday and Saturday.

Job Title: Dock Forklift Operator

Reports to: Warehouse Manager

Job Summary:

This position will work with a team of forklift operators in receiving, shipping, and general warehouse organizational tasks.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Operate forklift and electric/manual pallet jack

Safely load and unload products from trailers

Scan receiving and shipping orders into WMS system using an RF scanner

Assist in the arrangement of stock in the warehouse and delivery of items to appropriate departments and/or locations

Check equipment to ensure health and safety regulations are met

Maintain a clean working environment

Perform simple maintenance and housekeeping tasks

Regular Attendance

Other duties as assigned by supervisors and/or management

Required Skills/Abilities

Must be able to perform basic mathematical calculations

Strong attention to detail, time management skills, and problem-solving skills

Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Ability to communicate effectively across all functions within the plant and the ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships with individuals at all levels

Ability to work overtime as needed or required

Ability to maintain acceptable standards of conduct

Ability to verbally communicate proficiently in English to effectively engage with internal teams. Must be proficient in reading and understanding English-language manuals, equipment, instructions, and other documents relevant to the role.

Education and experience:

5+ years forklift experience

WMS and scanner experience strongly preferred

Experience working with push-back racking preferred

Experience working with food products and familiarity with lot codes and expiration dates, FIFO rotation, etc.

Physical Requirements:

Lift up to 55 pounds occasionally and 5 – 30 pounds frequently.

Sitting/standing for long periods of time with the ability to quickly move on and off a forklift

Repetitive motion and fast paced movement

Continual use of hands and feet to handle, control or feel objects/gears

Continual lifting or carrying

Continual jarring movements from the loading and unloading of trailers

Possible exposure to minor burns or cuts

Temperatures of warehouse may varyThis job description is only a summary of the typical job functions, not a full or inclusive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, duties, and physical requirements

Full-time