Forklift Driver

Job Description

Job Description

WHO WE ARE

Baldwin Richardson Foods is focused on enriching the flavor of life. As a full-service liquid products supplier and strategic partner to the food and beverage industry, Baldwin Richardson Foods combines its formulation expertise and unique packaging options with robust processing capabilities to produce high-quality sauces, toppings, syrups, fillings, and shelf-stable beverages for the world's most iconic Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs), Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) brands, and food service companies. Its state-of-the-art Innovation & Culinary Center transforms trends and culinary inspiration into legendary products through an award-winning commercialization process. The company also manufactures and markets Mrs. Richardson's dessert sauces and Nance's mustards/condiments in addition to producing finished goods for the private label sector. BRF maintains its headquarters and a manufacturing facility in Macedon, New York; with a Culinary Innovation Center in Westmont, Illinois; and offices and manufacturing facilities in Williamson, New York; Pennsauken, New Jersey; and Corona, California. This role is located at our Macedon, NY location.

WHAT WE NEED

The Forklift Driver will provide the safe transportation and storage of all ingredients, packaging and finished goods through BRF's facilities. Employees in this position are responsible for driving forklifts to load, unload trucks and storage racks; store and retrieve food products, equipment, or other materials to support food production lines.

This opening is for our 1st shift 8:00am - 4:30pm - Monday-Friday.

WHAT YOU WILL DO
You will help to ensure an efficient and safe, transportation and storage of food ingredients, packaging, and finished product by:

• Driving forklifts to load, unload, and store food products, equipment, or other materials.
• Operating forklifts and other equipment in a safe manner by following the BRF safety procedures.
• Following Standard Operating Procedures, Bills of Lading, and Pick Lists.
• Inputting transactions in SAP to update inventory.
• Assisting as assigned in the organization and cleaning of docks, rack storage areas, and facility.
• Highly technical operation required as some areas of facility have close spacing

WHAT YOU NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• A minimum of one (1) year of experience driving a forklift in a manufacturing setting, to include close quarters and high traffic areas - required .
  
• Forklift License required , BRF will re-certify if expired.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• Effectively read the Standard Operating Procedures, Bills of Lading, and Pick Lists, which are written in the English language, and complete associated paperwork. Fluently read and write in English language to ensure paperwork and record keeping is completed to SQF standards.
• Be able to accurately follow directions, work effectively in teams, and contribute a positive attitude each day.
• Work in a manufacturing environment, which includes fluctuation in heat, moisture and noise.
• Wear Food Manufacturing GMP Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) - hard hat, hairnet (head and beard if applicable), steel toes shoes/boots, face mask

At BRF, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. Your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. You'll also receive a comprehensive benefits package including low premium and out of pocket cost medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k with company match, generous sick and vacation time, 9 paid holidays, birthday and floating holidays, volunteer time and more!