Forklift Operator; M-F

• Employee Type Non-Exempt
• Manage Others No

Pay Rate:
Min $14.00 to Max $22.50

Operate powered industrial trucks sit-downs, standups, and reach trucks, to load and unload one-ton totes of peanuts both into and out of storage racks up to five layers high. Required to move materials to and from storage areas into railroad cars or trucks or storage facilities. Removes pallets of product from production line also will place pallets into predetermined sections of the warehouse or load onto trailers.

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Inspects trailers before loading.
• Ensures pallet quantity and correct product is loaded and documents on bills of lading before placing pallets to be shipped into trailers.
• Receives raw materials from inbound trucks as required and ensures all documentation is accurate and signs for receipt of goods.
• Ensures production line is stocked with raw materials.
• Follows all Good Manufacturing Practices and ensures a clean and organized work area.
• Safety is the main responsibility of the forklift operator.
• Assists with any other duties as assigned by Transportation Team Lead.
• Lift Operator must follow all Good Manufacturing Practices and ensure a clean and organized work area.
• Moves levers and presses pedals to drive truck and control movement of lifting apparatus.
• Positions forks, lifting platform, or other lifting device under, over, or around loaded pallets, skids, boxes, products, or materials or hooks tow trucks to trailer hitch, and transports load to designated area.
• Loads and unloads Totes of Peanuts from storage rack system in the Ambient storage warehouse using the robotic system.
• Loads and unloads Totes of Peanuts from storage rack system in the cold storage warehouse.
• Unloads and stacks material by raising and lowering lifting device.
• Inventories materials on the work floor, and supplies workers with materials as needed.
• Weighs materials or products and records weight on tags, labels, or production schedules.
• Loads or unloads materials onto or off pallets, skids, or lifting device.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Problem Solving — Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; works well in group problem solving situations.
• Ethics — Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support — Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time.
• Judgement — Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.
• Motivation — Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles.
• Teamwork — Contributes to building a positive team spirit; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Safety and Security — Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.
• Attendance/Punctuality — Is consistently at work and on time.
• Personal Appearance — Dresses appropriately for the position and is well groomed.
• Dependability — Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Innovation — Generates suggestions for improving work.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); minimum one-year experience of forklift operation, preferably in manufacturing setting.

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.