1st or 2nd Shift Forklift Operator in Blast Freezer

Materials Department Role

This is a "hands on" non-production operation role. Perform various transactional activities for the Materials Department. This role is responsible for building and loading daily shipments, receiving materials into dry, cooler, and freezer warehouse locations, and properly documenting transactions, such as, but not limited to: cycle counting, generation of required inbound and outbound documentation, ability to use a hand stamp for the exporting product process. Accountable for unload and receive materials into dry goods warehouse. Unload pallet trailers; Sort and load pallets to be repaired and/ or washed. Load from freezers and coolers for customer orders. Load and unload product to and from offsite storage facilities. Fill out pallet exchange forms. Pick-up fresh combos from the production drop off area for shipment or placement in to the pre-stage cooler. Other related duties as assigned.

Must have a high school diploma or equivalent certificate; must have ability to effectively communicate with multiple levels of management. Must be detail oriented; Must have ability to work in a fast-paced environment; Must pass a basic mathematical test; Must pass a written and driving Industrial Lift Truck (hi-lo) test; Must be able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing. Must be able to speak, read and write in the English language.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to twist, bend, reach, and lift up to 50 pounds for 8 hours or the duration of the shift; Must be able to physically perform the essential functions of the role as outlined; Must be able to safely operate an Industrial Lift Truck; Must be able to work in cooler, freezer, and blast freezer environments.

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