Forklift Operator - Seasonal

Overview

The Forklift Operator is committed to providing the customer with the highest quality product in an efficient and cost effective manner.

• Adhere to all health and safety policies/procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), wearing the required personal protective equipment (PPE) while in the warehouse or production areas.
• Adhere to food quality and food safety as per quality standards and/or SQF requirements.
• Operate forklifts and/or related machinery in a safe, efficient and productive manner.
• Conduct trailer inspections, load full good trailers and unload Porto‑Pets.
• Clean the shipping area as required including mopping the PIT area, 18 perimeter, emptying the garbages, emptying the cardboard bins and all other cleaning duties as assigned by Lead‑hands.
• Relieve on the production lines for breaks as per relief schedule and line operator requirements.
• Report hazardous conditions that could cause an accident or unsafe working condition to management; report incidents, accidents or near misses suffered during the work shift to management.
• Participate in, when requested, hazard assessments and analysis.
• Report to management and/or Inventory Control any discrepancies in inventory accuracy in the inventory management system SAP.
• Assist the site to continuously improve efficiency, performance, and reduce downtime and waste.
• Promote enthusiastic, positive and proactive attitudes and team‑based behaviors.
• Commit to successfully achieving the goals and objectives of the team, the department and the company.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management.

• Valid forklift certification.
• Approximately 3+ years in a fast‑moving packaged goods workplace; beverage production experience preferred.
• Good interpersonal & communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Solid understanding of production machinery/forklifts, including an awareness of technical issues.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately under pressure.
• Formal training in areas such as WHIMIS, HACCP, Hygiene, etc. preferred.

• High School certification.
• 3‑5 years relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in SAP.

• Shifts:
  
  rotation shifts are required for this position.
• Continuously standing or walking with regular requirements to lift, handle or carry material or equipment of moderate weight.
• Requires regular need to give moderate attention with one or two senses at a time.
• Work environment is very repetitive.
• There is pronounced pressure from deadlines, production quotas, accuracy or similar demands.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Refresco is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Refresco does not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, status in uniformed services, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.