Forklift Operator

A part of Colgate‑Palmolive since 1976, Hill's Pet Nutrition offers the highest‑quality pet nutrition available through product lines Prescription Diet® and Science Diet®.
Veterinarians worldwide recommend and feed their own pets Hill's products more than any other brand of pet food.

Available in approximately 80 countries around the world, our extensive line of products includes more than 60 Prescription Diet brand pet foods and more than 50 Science Diet brand pet foods.

We believe all animals should be loved and cared for during their lifetimes. That is why we are proud our pet foods can make a difference in your pet's life.

A career at Hill’s Pet Nutrition or Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.

No Relocation Assistance Offered

Job Number#171720 - Clinton, Oklahoma, United States

Colgate‑Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate‑Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

The Forklift Operator is responsible for moving product from the palletizer, within the warehouse, into trailers, and other designated locations in a safe manner in accordance with all company policies and procedures.

• Load trailers according to company specifications SOP and in a manner which delivers product on time, damage free, and with order accuracy as measured by our customers and other receiving destinations.
• Receive, unload, inspect, and correctly warehouse all in‑bound shipments using safe procedures while maintaining the quality of all products and using accurate inventory management procedures.
• Conduct trailer inspections after unloading inbound trailers and prior to loading trailers for product shipment.
• Operate forklift and high lift equipment to move product from the palletizer, within the warehouse, into trailers, and other designated locations and operate in a manner maintaining required sanitation levels. Repair and recoup damaged goods that may be created during product movement and as required. Follow FIFO principles for finished products.
• Perform accurate inventory transactions into warehousing systems. Tag pallets from the palletizer and record production, organize warehouse and all warehouse supplies and materials, supply materials to packaging lines, supply and service palletizer equipment.
• Report or take appropriate action when quality checks do not meet required specifications.
• Improve operations through individual and group problem solving.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment that promotes employee safety and product integrity.
• Must learn and execute the product "Hold" criteria of all applicable areas.
• Receive and scale trucks in (ingredients) and out (finished goods).
• Generate, verify, and correct bill of ladings and pick lists using SAP.
• Scan documents and move them to the correct file location using Google Suite.
• Accurately calculate axle weights on loaded trucks.
• Safely operate yard dog, including proper fueling.
• Perform yard dog inspections in Trace Gains system.
• Responsible for the safety, quality and food safety in assigned work area(s).
• Safely and accurately perform lot checks.
• Generate maintenance work orders as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Wear proper personal protective equipment (hair net, beard net, bump cap, ear plugs, safety shoes, and uniform).
• Bending, stooping, twisting, turning, standing for extended time periods, reaching, climbing stairs, and lifting up to 55 lbs on a continuous basis.
• Must be able to adapt to temperature and environmental extremes such as hot to cold, dust dirt and…