Forklift Operator - 1st Shift

Position Description:

Ship and receive product, conducting duties with Safety-minded attitude that maintains and enhances a Safety-culture for the benefit of the Company and its employees.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Loads and unloads materials from inbound and outbound trucks

• Verifies condition and quantity of materials being shipped or received

• Moves, stores, stacks, and delivers materials and products to designated storage or production areas
• Operates a material handling equipment such as forklifts and walkers

• Scans and verifies data in Adage matches actual shipments as needed

• Maintains safe and clean work environment by complying with procedures, rules and regulations

• Performs other duties as assigned

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities:

Not applicable

Requirements:

• Able to speak, read and write English

• Able to work overtime and weekends as needed

• Basic working knowledge of computer applications

Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift up to 50 pounds daily, approximately 40% to 50% of each day

• Able to lift/move in excess of 50 up to 100 pounds a few times a day

• Walking and/or standing 90% of the day

• Work in extreme environments (Freezer/blast Cell)

Training Period:

Minimum 90 days meeting all above requirements; up to two years