Forklift Operator - Night Shift - Freezer

Job Description

6 Month Requirement Waived

Transport incoming freight to inventory from staging areas for storage in appropriate slots on the multi‑level racks in the assigned warehouse area and replenish / restock pick slots in a timely manner ensuring all safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and quality standards are met to maintain efficient flow of the production process. Function as a team member within the department and organization, as required, and perform any duty assigned to best serve the company.

• Follow all preferred work methods, safety policies and procedures per company guidelines; ensure work area is safe and report unsafe conditions immediately.
• Review work schedule, conduct safety check on equipment, obtain necessary supplies, and prepare for operations.
• Put on all required Personal Protective Equipment and Safety Gear.
• Meet required productivity and accuracy standards per location and company guidelines.
• Work from receiving sheets, computer print‑out, established procedures and practices, written and/or verbal instructions.
• Locate and perform count check of incoming freight in the staging area and transport to freezer with forklift / pallet jack.
• Inspect items for damage, perform temperature and quality checks, and take appropriate action as needed.
• Locate proper slot on storage racks, set pallets in place with forklift or hand stack items, enter product data and location into RF unit.
• Replenish pick slots with outgoing stock items according to next day’s work orders.
• Rotate date‑sensitive stock to the front of the rack and/or remove out of date inventory according to company policy.
• Disperse over‑stocked items to available slots for temporary storage.
• Remove empty pallets, cardboard packing, and strapping to appropriate area or receptacles.
• Inspect empty pallets for damage, stack and move pallets with pallet jack or forklift to the proper storage area.
• Perform general housekeeping duties in work area as needed.
• Remove batteries requiring recharging, replace with charged batteries, and complete vehicle inspection checklist.
• At the end of the shift, secure all equipment and complete all necessary paperwork.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience.
• 6–12 months of warehouse and/or distribution work experience.
• Must be able to work the scheduled, assigned times and required overtime for the position.
• Able to stand, walk, reach and lift repeatedly throughout shift.
• Able to lift and stack product between 10–35 pounds and up to 80 pounds occasionally throughout shift.
• Able to work in multi‑temperature environments, i.e., cooler, freezer, and dry.
• Pass pre‑employment drug test.