Receiving Forklift Operator Finish

Job Description

Transport incoming freight to inventory from staging areas for storage in the appropriate slots on the multi‑level racks in the assigned warehouse area and replenish / re‑stock pick slots in a timely manner, ensuring all safety, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and quality standards are met to maintain the efficient flow of the production process. Function as a team member within the department and organization, performing 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 any unsafe conditions immediately.
• Review work schedule, perform safety checks on equipment, obtain supplies required 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‑outs, established procedures and verbal instructions.
• Locate and perform count check of incoming freight in the staging area, 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, and 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 remove out‑dated inventory according to company policy; disperse over‑stocked items to available slots for temporary storage.
• Remove empty pallets, cardboard packing, and strapping to the proper 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 the work area, 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.

• 6+ months of warehouse and/or distribution work experience.
• Experience in food service distribution or related industry.
• Must be able to work the required schedule of Sunday through Thursday 4:00 am – Finish.

$18.00