Stand-up Forklift Operator

Stand-Up Forklift OperatorLocation: Chambersburg, PA, US, 17201 Employment Type: Hourly Shift: Various Shifts Work Arrangement: Onsite Position Summary: Responsibilities of the Material Handling Tech would preferably have previous production or warehouse experience; the ability to work in refrigerated areas; can lift 60lbs. or more; experience using RF Scanner; incumbent must have exceptional attention to detail and the ability to do basic math with some knowledge of the Metric System; multi-task according to priority; Incumbent must be a team player as well as well as the ability to work independently. Licensed Forklift or Handtruck driver. Major Duties and Responsibilities: Physically pulls Raw Materials from various warehouse locations based on quantity and product while simultaneously entering each transaction into the RF system to fulfill Ventura Customer Orders. Return accurate residual material products utilizing RF scanner to correct location of products. Working knowledge of RF Scanning System & functions to do material movements in the warehouse and production areas. Weighing returned materials while updating the inventory system with correct quantity and weight and assigning new pallet tags. Consistent utilization of basic math with the use of a calculator for counting materials picked according to order as well as utilizing the metric system to ensure correct weights are picked for each order. Effectively communicate both written and verbally. High attention to detail and specifics. Shrink wraps materials to pallets that are pulled for prep room processing for Ventura's customer orders. Ensure correct tags are scanned correctly to each item picked for production. Report shortages of materials for re-ordering purposes to ensure customer orders deadlines are met by specific order date. Performs other general duties as needed. Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent experience. Minimum 2 years experience in a production or warehouse/distribution environment. Knowledge and Skills: Must be able to pass skills test & written test for license/certification for sit-down and/or stand-up forklift. Must have excellent math skills. Computer literate - preferably RF Smart experience. Possess the ability to read, write, and communicate effectively. Why Join Us: Ventura Foods innovates and manufactures food solutions for foodservice and retail businesses. We make exclusive products for the world's most iconic restaurants and retailers, we provide ready-to-go product solutions for professional kitchens, and we make consumer brands everyone knows and loves. When you work for Ventura Foods, you get a strong foundation of training, a manager who cares about you and celebrates your success, a safe environment, and challenging work. As part of our team, your future is limited only by how much you're willing to push yourself to get there. We invest in your growth because you invest in ours. Ventura Foods offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits: Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision – coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met) Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays Employee Appreciation Events and Employee Assistance Programs Physical Demands: All jobs require sufficient physical strength and dexterity to perform the required task(s) and typically also require at a minimum: intermittent sitting, standing, walking, climbing, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling. Occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds or more with assistance may also be required. Please see the job description for specific requirements. Work Environment: Please see the job description for specific requirements of the position for which you are applying. Typical shifts are 8-12 hours per day. Additional unscheduled time after hours and on weekends may also be required. Employees must be willing and able to wear personal protective equipment as required by Company policy and/or legal requirements. In addition, certain jobs may require employees to: Work outside and/or in adverse temperatures which could include extreme heat, cold, and humidity; Be exposed to vibrations, chemicals used in operations, fumes and food allergens (may include soy, dairy and other allergens); and Be required to work in confined and dark spaces, and at heights in excess of 18 feet. Our Culture Our Culture reflects our commitment to treating every employee with respect and creating an environment where people can do their best work. We rely on a variety of strengths, backgrounds, and experiences across our teams to help us innovate, grow, and deliver for our customers. By fostering a workplace that is supportive, collaborative, and grounded in integrity, we continue to attract strong talent and meet the high expectations of a rapidly evolving marketplace. Ventura Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.