1st Shift Forklift Operator

Position Summary The Forklift Operator will be responsible for performing various duties in the warehouse in a fast-paced lean environment, including but not limited to:

• Receiving and put-away of all inbound receipts.
• Loading and shipping all outbound pallets.
• Picking and loading pallets for shuttle to the Ohio Kitchen.
• Monitoring inventory levels of all items in designated Pick Line support locations, and refilling before inventory is depleted.
• Drop, move, and put-away quality impacted pallets as directed by Tech Services.
• Monitor the temperature of all areas of the warehouse and immediately notify a Supervisor if temperatures are out of tolerance.
• Responsible to keep the warehouse clean, neat, and organized.
• All moved products must be scanned timely and accurately so inventory records are always current and accurate.
• Monitor the temperature of all areas of the warehouse and immediately notify a Supervisor if temperatures are out of tolerance.
• Responsible to keep the warehouse clean, neat, and organized.

Schedule : Wednesday - Sunday from 7:00am - 3:00pm Pay : $18.75/hour Offer of employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug screen and background check, where permitted by law. Position responsibilities include, but not limited to

• Be available to work overtime if business volumes change.
• Efficiently sort, handle, load and unload palletized and non-palletized freight using appropriate motorized and manual equipment, including pallet jack, forklift and by hand as needed.
• Utilize mobile handheld devices for scanning product.
• Safely climb in and out of trailers.
• Lift freight and other objects of various shapes, sizes, and weights (up to 50 lbs. frequently)
• Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies (e.g., pallets, straps, rope.)
• Safely walk and stand for extended periods of time on a loading dock that has the potential to be below freezing and may become slippery.
• Safely reach, bend, climb, push, pull, twist, squat and kneel as necessary to perform the job duties.
• Verify and complete required documentation and reports.
• Adhere to company safety policies
• Must treat all co-workers with respect and be professional at all times.
• Safely work in cold weather conditions.

Required skills and experience

• Stand-up and sit-down forklift, electric and manual pallet jack experience.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to speak/read/write in English fluently.
• Good basic math skills.

Preferred skills and experience

• High School Diploma or GED

Physical requirements

• Regularly required to use hands to feel, grab, or operate objects, tools, and controls while reaching with hands and arms
• Frequently required to stand, communicate, and listen
• Occasionally required to walk, stoop, kneel or crouch
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Visual perception to perform job including peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Able to perform repetitive movements
• Able to work in variable temperatures (cold/hot)

Company Overview Mom’s Meals is a home-delivered meal service providing fully prepared, refrigerated meal solutions direct to homes nationwide since 1999. We provide seniors, patients recovering post-discharge and those managing a chronic condition with tailored nutrition solutions to manage their specific needs. If you are passionate about the well-being of others and have a strong sense of community, Mom’s Meals could be the place for you! We are a family operated business looking for fun, compassionate, and friendly people who want to make a difference in the lives of others. EEO Mom’s Meals complies with all applicable federal and state non-discrimination laws. All qualified applicants shall receive consideration for employment without regards to race, religion, national origin, ancestry, color, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or military status.