Forklift Operator - Production Line

Job Description

Job Description

SPICEWORLD

Forklift Operator - Jars Production Line

For more than 77 years, Spice World has been passionate about bringing everyone a world full of flavor, year-round.

As a Forklift Operator, you will be responsible for organizing and transporting raw materials and finished products for the production lines or appropriate locations in the warehouse.  

• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations.
• All employees will help keep a sanitary work environment.
• All employees must comply with all good manufacturing practices. Such as (wearing hairnets, beard nets, no jewelry, no food in warehouse, no gum or candy, etc.)
• Line employees must immediately report all defects, violations, line/equipment malfunctions and issues to the line leader.
• Employees are expected to clean up spills immediately and keep the area free from debris and spills.
• Forklift Operators will: Load and unload trucks as needed.  
• Label, transport, and stock finished product to the appropriate location in the warehouse.
• Sort and label freight while organizing by location.
• Responsible for all documentation including damaged freight.
• Will be responsible for proper stacking of freight to reduce damages.
• Perform inventory count based on BOL's when loading and unloading freight in addition to loading and unloading shipments and returns.
• Maintain cleanliness around dock and production line areas.
• Understand and implement safe, efficient freight handling and required lifting procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements:

This is a mid shift position. Availability to work four days a ten to twelve hours shifts and overtime hours as needed. Availability to work on five days and weekends as per production schedule. Preferably, Forklift license.  

Education and Experience:

• Utilize knowledge and requirements of Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Knowledge of operation of forklift, safe, efficient freight handling and required lifting procedures.
• Knowledge of Parity software.
• Willingness to work overtime and/or Saturdays.

Abilities and Skills:

• Strong commitment to company goals and values.
• Friendly and positive attitude.
• Good communicator and listener.

Benefits:

• Insurance coverage (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• 401(k) with employer match (100% of first 3% and 50% of 4-5%)
• Paid holidays (10 days) and generous paid time-off.
• Paid Long-term Disability
• Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Supplemental Insurance such as:  Additional Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, among others.

Spice World, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.