Forklift Operator - Freezer (3rd Shift)

Forklift Operator – Freezer (3rd Shift)

TX - Carrollton

As a leader and innovator in the snack food industry for over 50 years, J&J Snack Foods provides branded snack foods to foodservice and retail supermarket outlets across the U.S. Its products include such icons as SUPERPRETZEL, ICEE, and Dippin' Dots along with other key brands like LUIGI'S Real Italian Ice, The Funnel Cake Factory Funnel Cakes, and Hola Churros. J&J also has a strong presence in bakery providing cakes, cookies, and pies to some of the largest grocery and convenience retailers in industry. Our company continues to deliver record sales led by a talented team and a commitment to "Fun Served Here".

Position Summary

To get trucks loaded and unloaded in a timely and accurate manner. To maintain a safe and clean work environment.

Essential Functions:

• Loads and unloads trucks using forklifts and pallet jack when necessary.
• Loaders pick orders for incoming truck loads. They also unload inbound product coming.
• Forklift operators also prepare freezer for inventory and conduct year end inventory.
• Conducts daily forklift checklist.
• Follows safety procedures during forklift operation.
• Clean up freezer when requested. Participate in taking repacking items to production when requested.
• Requires driving a forklift on a daily basis. Must have a forklift certification. Must be able to have basic math and reading skills. Must be able to have vision in both eyes. All limbs will be necessary to accomplish job duties.
• Works in a freezer with temperatures reaching minus 20 degrees F. Must be able to lift some light to heavy equipment and product.
• Drive Bobtail truck to perform transfers between plant and freezer and occasionally to our vendors.

Competencies:

To perform this job successfully, Forklift Operator Freezer must be self-motivated, able to problem solve, detail-oriented, and able to stay on task. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Must be a self-starter and be able to accomplish a versatile and evolving workload.
• Excellent in all forms of communication.
• Innovative, problem solver, flexible, and able to juggle multiple priorities.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and adapt well to change.

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or GED preferred but not required.