Forklift Operators Day and Night Shift

Description

We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real .

Position Summary

Reporting to the production supervisor, the production forklift driver will be responsible for assisting in daily production needs to include general labor activities as well.

Position Responsibilities

• Ability to recognize safety hazards
• Ability to learn computer skills
• Drive forklifts with past experience
• Work in a fast-paced environment
• Fill out required paperwork on a daily basis, good verbal and written communication skills
• Lift up to 55 pounds routinely
• Learn at a fast pace and keep up with any and all changes that occur in the plan
• Must have basic math skills

Position Requirements

• Forklift experience, license not required
• Follow safe forklift driving rules and regulations
• Work in a changing environment
• Work outdoors/indoors, in hot/cold, noisy, and dusty environments
• Enter and back out of tight spaces
• Must be able to work some weekends as needed and up to a 12-hour shift
• Ability to work in other departments and do other tasks as needed
• Physical Demands
  • Twist and turn frequently while working
  • Stand and work for prolonged periods
  • Work from heights while wearing a safety harness
  • Ability to work in changing weather conditions – heat/cold
  • Routinely lift and stack 55+/- pound bags and boxes
  • Understand and follow instructions
  • Understand and follow all Food Safety & Sanitation rules
  • Please list all forklift experience in application to be considered for this position

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

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