Material Handler (forklift Driver)

Warehouse/Forklift Operator

The warehouse/forklift operator is responsible for operating a forklift to move, locate, relocate, stack, and count product. The operator is accountable for the safe and efficient operation of the vehicle and may also be required to perform Order Filler and Checker duties.

• Receiving/Put-Away; unload inbound shipments safely and move product to storage locations.
• Efficiently stack and store product in the appropriate areas
• Quality; Ensure inbound and outbound shipments are accurate and free of damage. Report quality variances.
• Order Picking; Pull and prepare product for shipment, ensuring accuracy of orders pulled, is loaded and shipped. Perform picking duties in an efficient manner that meets customer service standards.
• Equipment; Load, unload, move, stack, and stage product and materials using a forklift.
• Maintain equipment and materials in a neat, clean, and orderly fashion
• Complete daily inspection of equipment
• Ensure proper stock rotation
• Complete and submit daily paperwork as required
• Use Radio-frequency equipment for receive, putaway, and load functions as required (SAP)
• Conduct cycle counts, assist in replenishment of stock in pick locations
• Dispose of boxes manually when needed
• Conduct operations in a manner that promotes safety; comply with OSHA and MSDS standards
• Forklift certified
• Maintain a clean work area through daily sanitation and/or operation of the Tennant Floor scrubber as needed.
• Others task as assigned

Danone North America additionally offers a performance-based bonus and has a strong benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Coverage, 401k Plan, Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Time Off, and Paid Parental Bonding Leave, among other benefit plan options. (**For worker level roles: Review for applicability for each site**).

Qualifications Requirements

Knowledge of Forklift and Warehouse Operations; Flexibility with schedule to assist in overtime coverage.

Education and/or Experience: High School diploma or GED required; minimum of two (2) years Forklift certified experience required in a fast-paced warehouse environment; Forklift related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

About Us, We Offer and What's Next

Danone U.S. is part of Danone North America, a purpose-driven company and an industry leader in the food and beverage category. You'll work with some of the best-known food and beverage brands in the world. Our strong portfolio of brands includes: Activia®, DanActive®, Danimals®, Dannon®, evian®, Follow Your Heart®, Happy Family® Organics, International Delight®, Light + Fit®, Nutricia ®, Oikos®, Silk®, So Delicious® Dairy Free, STōK® Cold Brew Coffee ®, Too Good & Co™, and YoCrunch®.

With approximately 5,000 employees and 13 production locations across the U.S., Danone North America's mission is to bring health through food to as many people as possible.

You'll be part of one of the largest Certified B Corps™ in the world, working to make sure our company creates real value for people and the planet. Come join our movement for a healthier world: One Planet. One Health BY YOU.

Danone North America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. It is our policy to give equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to legally protected characteristics, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state/provincial and/or local law.