Job Title: Forklift Operator 

Reports to: Production Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 

Shift: 

Department: Warehouse 

Prepared by: Human Resources 

Approved By: Plant Manager/General Manager 

12 Hour Shift Schedule: Day Shift

Monday / Tuesday / Friday / Saturday - First Week 

Sunday / Wednesday / Thursday - Second Week

Shifts will rotate 1st / 2nd week indefinitely 

Hours:

5:45am - 6:00pm

What does a 12 hour rotating shift do for you?

More time off / More pay

Scheduled 8 hours of OT per pay period

Only work 6 months out of the year

Stretch PTO Time

Use 24 hours to take a full week off, instead of 40 hours

Qualifications: 

• High school diploma or equivalent. 
• 1 year forklift experience preferably in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed 
• Basic reading, writing, and math skills 

Responsibilities: 

The Forklift Driver will be responsible for bringing materials to the production line, operating the palletizer and stretch wrapper, as well as loading product onto racks or trucks. This position is on our high-speed line, so safety, quality and efficiency are the highest priorities. 

Essential Job Duties: 

· Unloads trucks, examines incoming goods and signs for incoming goods, noting any discrepancies. 

· Stages products and supplies before trucks arrive, including restacking damaged or partial pallets as needed. 

· Loads racking and trailers by forklift.

· Cleans and organizes the warehouse in an efficient manner. 

· Communicates with shipping personnel, shift supervisors, regarding problems, product information, etc. 

· Understands and performs proper pallet tag, lot number recording procedures. 

· Able to work in a fast paced environment in a safe manner 

GMP & PPE Required 

While on the production floor in the plant you will be required to follow and help to enforce all GMP regulations in the plant. Anyone entering the production floor must follow the GMP rules in their employee handbook, which includes the required hairnets, beard nets, safety shoes/boots, earplugs and safety glasses. It is also required that all personnel wear high visibility vests/shirts in the warehouse area. Follows standard operating procedures including quality checks and procedures for all operations. Meets food safety and quality objectives and the requirements of the SQF System. 

Non-Essential Job Duties: 

Performs related work as assigned by the Manager. 

In the absence of this employee, the direct manager or appointee will cover responsibilities. 

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sitting - Approximately 90% 

Standing - Approximately 5% 

Walking - Approximately 5% 

Bending/Stooping - Frequently 

Push/Pull - Frequently 

Carrying/Lifting up to 40 lbs. - Frequently 

Verbal communication - Frequently 

Written communication - Frequently 

Hearing normal conversation - Frequently 

Sight, including near acuity and depth perception - Frequently 

Work Environment: 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; risk of electrical shock. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions; and a noise level requiring use of hearing protection.