Reach Truck Operator

Job Details

Job Title:

Reach Truck Operator

Location:

Kuna Food service - Dupo, IL 62239

Pay Range: $19.00 - $22.00 Hourly

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Department:
Warehouse

Reports To:

Warehouse Supervisor

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Locates proper slot on storage racks, sets pallets in place with forklift or hand stack items, enters product data and location into appropriate unit.
• Locates and performs count check of incoming freight in the staging area and transports to freezer with forklift/pallet jack.
• Replenishes pick slots with outgoing stock items according to next day’s work orders.
• Rotates date-sensitive stock to the front of the rack and/or removes outdated out-of-date inventory according to company policy.
• Disperses over-stocked items to available slots for temporary storage.
• Removes empty pallets, cardboard packing, and strapping to the proper area or receptacles.
• Inspects empty pallets for damage, stacks and moves pallets with pallet jack or forklift to the proper storage area.
• Follows all preferred work methods, safety policies and procedures per company guidelines.
• Ensures the work area is safe and reports any unsafe conditions and/or acts immediately.
• Obtains supplies required to perform the work and prepares for operations.
• Puts on all required Personal Protective Equipment and Safety Gear.
• Meets required productivity and accuracy standards.
• Works from receiving sheets, computer print-out, established procedures and practices, written and/or verbal instructions. Inspects items for damage, performs temperature and quality checks and takes appropriate action as needed.
• Performs general housekeeping duties in work area as needed.
• Completes vehicle inspection checklist.
• Secures all equipment and completes all necessary paperwork at the end of the shift.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• 401k with 6% match
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short and Long term disability
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee discount
• Employee assistance program

• Must be able to be certified on all equipment used on shift by Kuna Food service.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to read, write and communicate in English.
• Must have sufficient reasoning capabilities to solve practical problems (e.g., is product commercially acceptable? Is this the product the customer ordered?).
• Must be able to hear commands given via pick-to-voice application.
• Must have basic math skills.
• Must be able to work in a variety of temperatures (from
  -10 to 55+ degrees).
• Must be able to work overtime, as required.

This position works in a warehouse setting, with routine exposure to extreme temperatures (to
-10 degrees) during the workday. This role routinely uses standard warehouse equipment such as riding forklift, stand-up forklift, hand truck, pallet jacks, box cutters, and pick-to-voice equipment. It may also use standard office equipment such as phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

• Grasps and/or manipulates objects while quickly moving on hand, a hand and arm together or two hands.
• Listen and respond to voice commands – wear headset.
• Lift, push, carry 51 to 100 lbs.
• Bend, stoop, twist, kneel.
• Balance / ride on stand-up pallet jack.
• Lift, push, carry 0 to 50 lbs.
• Reach / lift above the shoulder 0 to 50 lbs.
• Input data on hand-held device.

• High school diploma or GED, or equivalent years of experience.
• Basic math skills.

• One year warehouse experience.
• Previous forklift certification.