Forklift Operator

Location: Carrington

Position Summary:

This position plays a critical role as a part of our warehouse team. The Forklift Operator is responsible for shipping, storing, and receiving inventory as well as providing sanitation for the entire warehouse.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Operates forklift to load, unload, and transfer products, pallets, boxes, and other materials. Operates other equipment for shipping, as needed

* Unloads and loads products into trucks and/or railcars according to shipping schedule

* Maintains accurate inventory while storing and loading. Practices first in/first out

* Monitors all equipment for wear and potential damage, performs related preventative maintenance as required

* Maintains Master Sanitation Schedules and other HAACP documentation. Performs scheduled cleaning of equipment

* Re-palletizes and reworks products. Prepares product for regrind process

* Maintains safety and quality in a high paced environment

* Other duties, as assigned

Education and Experience

Required:

* Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited institution

* Must be able to work weekends, holidays and overtime as needed

Education, Experience and Skills Preferred:

* Previous experience operating a forklift

* Previous experience in a food manufacturing facility

Physical Requirements:

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the following physical job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation:

* Must be able to climb on and off a ladder for 3+ hours per shift

* Must be able to work in a dusty, high heat/humid environment for 3+ hours per shift

* Must be able to work in a confined space for 3+ hours per shift

* Must be able to lift up-to 100 pounds for 3+ hours per shift with team member assistance

* Must be able to push, pull, perform fine manipulation, simple grasping and feel for 6+ hours per shift

* Must be able to balance, bend, crouch, stand, stoop and walk for 6+ hours per shift

* Must be able to lift up-to 50 pounds independently for 6+ hours per shift

* Must be able to reach above shoulders for 6+ hours per shift

* Must be able to operate foot pedals for 8+ hours per shift

* Must be able to sit for 8+ hours per shift