Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift

Forklift Operator - 2nd Shift at Sterman Masser, Inc.

Previous experience required. Please detail relevant work history when applying.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 4:30PM-12:30AM

Summary: Responsible for operating sit‑down industrial lift truck (forklift) and or electric ride‑on or walk‑behind hand jacks to perform a variety of lifting and moving tasks within potato packing and shipping warehouses.

• Learn and perform specific safety and operational procedures for each type of forklift used in the warehouse, including daily inspection, changing of batteries and/or propane tanks, and troubleshooting of maintenance issues.
• Report any damage of truck before loading or unloading.
• Learn P.O. # system utilized in the potato packing shed as well as the inventory system and utilizing scan guns to obtain inventory.
• Follow the Good Manufacturing Practices utilized in the potato packing shed.
• Depending upon area assigned on a daily basis, tasks could include but are not limited to:
  • Moving finished pallets away from packing lines/tote dumper
  • Re‑supplying empty pallets to packing lines/keeping bins filled
  • Supplying packing lines with potatoes by either emptying totes or bin boxes into hopper(s).
  • Moving full bin boxes away from washer and/or sizer, and re‑supplying empty boxes/tote dumper.
  • Bins must be removed in all weather conditions.
  • Assist with unloading incoming product, assuring that product is properly labeled, safely stacked, and stored in designated area.
  • Assist with loading/unloading outgoing/incoming trucks, which includes assuring that each outgoing pallet is properly labeled, picking/stacking and scanning orders, and properly placing pallets on truck in manner that they will ride securely.
  • Report damaged pallets, product, or packaging.
  • Coordinate dumping of product into bin boxes and monitor counts. Separate and scan labeled items.
  • Supply packing lines with empty bags and other packaging supplies.
  • Properly place product in rack. Train others how to do so. Ensure broken pallets are not put in rack.
  • Follow product usage guide.
  • Alert supervisor of possible old inventory. When identified, move to front to make more visible.
  • Assist during planting and harvest seasons with loading and unloading bulk field trucks, moving seed and harvested product, monitoring and mapping storage for product and seed.
  • Assist with keeping coolers, bays, dock areas and main packing floor areas neat and sanitary: removing broken pallets and bin boxes, emptying garbage barrels and boxes, sweeping and keeping garbage build‑up to a minimum.
  • Keep product within coolers rotated on first‑in, first‑out basis.
  • Keep bag storage areas clean and organized.
  • Ensure overhead doors are closed.
  • Must read and understand written instructions on what needs to be done as well as write legibly.
  • Possess good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Must have flexibility in schedule as well as traveling (Working at other company properties).

• Help perform general plant cleaning and sanitation as well as outside areas.
• Identify good vs. bad pallets and bins.
• If trained and qualified, assist with jockeying trucks around facility.
• If trained and qualified, utilize snowplow to assist with facility snow removal.
• Perform other tasks as requested during slower times including assisting where necessary in all aspects of the potato packing process.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• No Jewelry
• No Visible Piercings
• Restrained Hair
• No Food or Gum
• Steel Toe Shoes
• Visible
• Unsoiled/Untorn Clothing
• No Drinks other than Plain Water
• Smoking ONLY in designated areas
• No Polished/False Fingernails

• Employees must follow standard operating procedures to ensure a safe working environment

• Walking
• Sitting
• Standing
• Reaching
• Kneeling
• Climbing
• Bending
• Squatting
• Lift 60lbs without assistance
• Lift 60+ to 100 lbs with assistance
• Push or Pull up to 100lbs

• Hot or Cold Temperatures
• A variety of dusts may be present
• Chemicals may be Present
• Walking surfaces may be uneven

• Sweep
• Dust
• Wipe Down Machinery
• Keep Work Areas…