Night Forklift Operator

Job Title : Forklift Operator

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Pay Range: $24.00 - $25.00

Department: Night Warehouse

Reports To: Night Warehouse Manager

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Locates proper slot on storage racks, set pallets in place with forklift or hand stack items, enter product data and location into appropriate unit. Locates and performs count check of incoming freight in the staging area and transport to freezer with forklift/pallet jack.
• Replenishes pick slots with outgoing stock items according to next day's work orders. Rotates date-sensitive stock to the front of the rack and/or remove outdated out-of-date inventory according to company policy.
• Disperses over-stocked items to available slots for temporary storage.
• Removes empty pallets, cardboard packing, and strapping to the proper area or receptacles.
• Inspects empty pallets for damage, stack and move pallets with pallet jack or forklift to the proper storage area.
• Follows all preferred work methods, safety policies and procedures per company guidelines.
• Ensures the work area is safe and reports any unsafe conditions and/or acts immediately.
• Obtain supplies required to perform the work and prepare for operations.
• Puts on all required Personal Protective Equipment and Safety Gear.
• Meets required productivity and accuracy standards.
• Works from receiving sheets, computer print-out, established procedures and practices, written and/or verbal instructions. Inspects items for damage, perform temperature and quality checks and take appropriate action as needed.
• Performs general housekeeping duties in work area as needed.
• Complete vehicle inspection checklist.
• Secures all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
• Must be able to be certified on all equipment used on shift by Kuna Foodservice.
• Must be at least 18 years of ages.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
• Must have sufficient reasoning capabilities to solve practical problems (Ex.: Is product commercially acceptable? Is this the product the customer ordered?)
• Must be able to hear commands given via pick-to-voice application.
• Must have basic math skills.
• Must be able to work in a variety of temperatures. (From -10 to 55+ degrees)
• Must be able to work overtime, as required.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment:

This position works in a warehouse setting, with routine exposure to extreme temperatures ( to -10 degrees) during the workday. This role routinely uses standard warehouse equipment such as riding forklift, stand up forklift, hand truck, pallet jacks, box cutters, and pick-to-voice equipment. This role may use standard office equipment, such as, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Physical Demands:

Continuously during the workday:
• Grasps and/or manipulates objects by quickly moving on hand, a hand and arm together or two hands
• Listen and respond to voice commands - Wear headset
• Lift / Push Carry 51 to 100 lbs
• Bend / Stoop / Twist / Kneel
• Balance / Ride on Stand-up pallet jack

Frequently during the work day:
• Lift / Push / Carry 0 to 50 lbs
• Reach / Lift above the shoulder 0 to 50 lbs
• Input data on hand-held device

Required Education and Experience:
• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent years of experience.
• Basic math skills

Preferred Education and Experience:
• One year warehouse experience
• Previous forklift certification

Benefits:
• 401k with 6% match
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short and Long term disability
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee discount
• Employee assistance program