Forklift Operator

Sunny Sky Products prides itself on our commitment and dedication to creating, manufacturing and delivering top quality products in the beverage industry. We have generated an extensive product portfolio that includes frozen dispensed beverages, cold dispensed, hot dispensed and beverage enhancers. We are seeking a Warehouse Associate/Forklift Operator. This individual must have good mobility and visual acuity. The person is responsible for operating an industrial truck and maneuvering pallets of products, inspecting product coming off the line, packing the product, and stacking the product on a pallet. They will also maintain a clean workplace and assist with sanitizing operations. The employee must ensure the product is labeled correctly, packaged correctly and passes visual quality checks in accordance with the Production and Quality standards of the facility. Work environment: Freezer warehouse (approximately –10°F) Responsibilities Responsible for operating a forklift to stack and/or retrieve supplies, materials and/or product for production, storage and/or shipping/distribution while following Good Manufacturing Practices. Safely operating a forklift to accurately and efficiently move all finished product from production to the warehouse or onto trucks for shipment to customers. Loads and unloads materials/products onto or from trucks via forklift as appropriate. Loads trucks and secures product in accordance with customers’ requirements to prevent shifting or damaging of product/materials in transit. Read Shipping Schedule and sales orders or follows oral instructions to ascertain product/materials or containers to be moved, gathered or distributed and shipped. Efficiently places product in stock with forklift using proper stock rotation. First in – First out. Loads and unloads materials/products onto or off of pallets, skids and/or lifting devices. Checks in materials and/or packaging, matching purchase orders and storing in correct location. Loads products/materials into trucks in such a way to prevent shifting or damaging of product/materials in transit. Sorts, labels and/or conveys new materials/products to proper storage area. Performs housekeeping and grounds maintenance in warehouse. Assesses conditions of the vehicle exporting product/material to ensure it falls in quality standards. Other duties as assigned by Management. Follow all GMP procedures and policies. Requirements Must be able to operate a computer and a scanner. Must be able to operate an industrial truck. Must be able to get on & off lift and walk as needed. Must have good organizational skills, time‑management skills and the ability to pay attention to detail. Must have 1 year forklift experience. Salary $19 per hour Schedule Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Availability to work overtime. New hire Bonus Program Up to $500.00 Benefits Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage. Life Insurance. 10 Paid Holidays. PTO – Vacation Time or sick time. 401K Program and Company Match up to 3.5%. Company STD & LTD (Short term & Long-term disability). Perfect Attendance Monthly Bonus Program up to $100.00. Employee Referral Bonus Program up to $500.00. For more information about our company please visit our website at Sunny Sky Products is an equal‑opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sunny Sky Products