Production Forklift Operator

Production Forklift Operator

Harvest Hill Beverage Company is one of the nation's largest independent branded beverage producers, delivering consistent annual revenue growth, with sales of just under $1 billion. The company was formed in June 2014 with the acquisition of Juicy Juice, and further expanded with 3 subsequent acquisitions which were consolidated into one company in May 2017. Our portfolio of iconic brands includes Juicy Juice®, SunnyD®, Veryfine®, Fruit2O®, Little HUG®, Daily's Cocktails®, and Nutrament®.

We manufacture, market, and distribute across multi-channels including Grocery, Mass Merchandisers, Warehouse Clubs, Convenience, Food service, and Liquor Distributors.

Harvest Hill is headquartered in Stamford, CT with a nationwide network of manufacturing and distribution facilities. We employ over 1,000 employees in the United States and are owned by private equity firm, Brynwood Partners. For more information, visit

Summary: The Production Forklift Operator is responsible for operating a forklift throughout the production area while following all applicable safety regulations.

Qualifications: 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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Follow all safety, food safety, & GMP rules and regulations.
• Keep work area clean and organized by practicing good housekeeping in the immediate work area.
• Complete daily inspection of forklift.
• Ensure all pallets are loaded properly and clearly communicate any issues to supervisor and reload pallets correctly.
• Ensure product is stocked in the proper location.
• Ensure trailers are loaded/unloaded using proper method.
• Ability to use barcode scanner.
• Ability to communicate, injuries, equipment/product damage and unsafe conditions to supervisor immediately.
• Work in a safe manner by following all company rules and regulations as instructed during job orientation and yearly required safety training.
• Identify issues that he/she is not able to rectify and communicate them promptly to the Production Manager for assistance.
• All other duties as assigned.

Work Instructions to Position: SOPs are critical to meet customer specifications and maintenance of food safety, quality and process efficiency. Operator's manual available on each line.

Work Safety: Ensures that all tasks and functions of position are performed in a safe manner at all times and that all procedures and requirements are properly followed to accomplish assigned tasks.

Food Safety/Quality: Responsible for food safety and quality as well as reporting food safety and quality problems to personnel with authority if unable to initiate action.

Backup Coverage: In the absence of this position, another qualified Forklift Operator or Back-up Forklift Operator shall cover the absence.

Education and/or Experience: HS Diploma or equivalent. Must be able to attend all job-related training classes to increase job knowledge and improve job performance. This also encourages confidence and sense of accomplishment.

Language Skills: Ability to read and understand standard operating procedures and customer specifications. Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts using calculator.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills: Data entry helpful.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Successful completion of company forklift certification. Valid Driver's License.

Travel Requirements: As required to attend off site training.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by…