Production Forklift Driver ALL SHIFT

Material Handler (Forklift Driver)- Production

Job Description and Responsibilities

Performs functions directed towards successfully and efficiently meeting packaging goals for customer orders by supplying materials and ready-to-package products to the Packaging lines, and finished goods to the Warehouse.  Other related duties assigned as required by the production manager/supervisor.

Shift Differential paid for off shifts.

Essential Job Functions:

• Must be able to work overtime and weekends if necessary.
• Operate Forklift to move product from production to packaging and from packaging to Warehouse.
• Supply empty pallets and materials to pack lines as needed to keep packing lines operating.
• Required to assist in stacking at the end of the line as needed by loading boxes/bags onto a pallet.  Requires lifting up to 25 – 55 lbs. continuously.
• Required to assist in the dumping of products at the deck as needed. Requires pushing/pulling 100+ lbs.
• Required to assist as packer operator as needed.
• Completes paperwork as needed.
• Must maintain the integrity of raw materials.
• Must assist in inventory and cycle counts
• Keeps area and equipment clean; follows LOTO procedures when cleaning equipment.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor and warehouse manager.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
• Minimum of 1 year of warehouse/packaging experience within a food manufacturing environment or similar operation.
• Ability to comfortably operate standard warehouse equipment, including proficient operation of sit-down forklift and load move system. 
• Approximately 2 years of previous experience in a forklift position/operation is preferred.
• Must be able to stack and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to push/pull 100+ lbs.