Forklift Operator

Job Description

Job Description

The responsibilites of the Forklife Operator is to safely operate powered material handling equipment as required by assigned department.

*This position will require the employee to work overtime as needed. Overtime is scheduled based upon individual job responsibilities and the needs of the department.

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**MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES

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• Must follow Jel Sert safety procedures, GMP requirements and work instructions.

• Pick and load product onto trailers as specified on bill of lading paperwork.

• Unload and stage product and/or materials from trailers as specified on bill of lading paperwork.

• Set up and remove production materials from production lines.

• Transport finished product from production lines.

• Report any safety and quality issues to shift supervisor and/or lead.

• Perform other work as required such as performing accurate cycle counts.

• May be required to perform preventative maintenance on assigned equipment.

• Work independently with minimal supervision.

• Keep work area(s) clean and free of safety hazards.

**FOOD SAFETY/QUALITY RESPONSIBILITIES:

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Follow applicable work procedures and instructions; final inspection of product and trucks (Distribution Center) and monitor quality control points (QCP's).

Backup Redundant

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**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

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• Ability to operate forklift and other similar powered industrial equipment in a safe and efficient manner while causing minimal damage to finished product and materials.

• Ability to successfully complete forklift certification training and exam.

• Good oral and written English skills.

• Complete understanding of GMP and Jel Sert safety procedures and policies.

• Must be able to correctly follow warehouse management system procedures and utilize related equipment such as scanners.

• Previous experience in powered industrial equipment preferred, but not required.

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**WORKING CONDITIONS

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• Manufacturing/Distribution and fast paced environment.

• A full range of motion is required (reaching and lifting), lifting up to 50 lbs. alone.

• Standing or sitting for the duration of a shift (8 or more hours).

• Continuous work.

• Possible exposures to various odors and dust.

• Ability to work independently.

• Mandatory overtime during the week and/or weekend required as necessary.

You should be proficient in:

• Forklift Licensed